sports writer resume example with 2+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
Passionate Sports Writer looking to further job experience. Successful at fast, play-by-play note-taking with accurate statistics and compelling outcomes for many different platforms. Looking to bring tenacious reporting and detail-oriented journalism to a long-term position.
Skills
Unbiased writing
Generating headlines
Fact checking
Story shaping
Maintaining standards
Sports history knowledge
Story development skill
Investigative reporting
Interviewing strength
Field reporting
Staff recruiting
Assigning stories
Interview trained
AP writing master
Data gathering and organization
Copywriting, editing, and review
Proficient in HTML and AP formatting
Trained in Adobe Audition and Adobe Creative Suite
Live event coverage
Voiceover production
News reporting
Public speaking
Experience
06/2021 to CurrentSports WriterTonal | Cleveland, OH,
Monitored daily sporting events and issues to discuss and report pertinent news.
Wrote feature, brief and breaking news pieces for print, radio and tv media about games, teams and players.
Attended and wrote about press conferences and other sports related events on behalf of The Flor-Ala.
Managed team's coverage of athletics for the University of North Alabama and trending sports news of interest.
Took accurate minute-by-minute notes for 11 games in UNA's football season.
Wrote interesting, eye-catching story headlines and summaries.
Evaluated reporter stories, shaped content and helped improve overall work quality through careful review, detailed editing and constructive feedback.
Supervised team of 4 sports writers by delegating stories, assisting in fact-checking, editing and writing headlines.
Delegated reporting, photography, game attendance, statistical analysis and writing to 6 sports reporters.
Determined appropriate page budgets and layouts to guide word count parameters, optimize use of images and graphics as well as maximize impact within allotted space.
Participated in long-term planning for newsrooms' sports content to boost overall strategy for reporters.
Mentored reporters to tailor sport-specific content to audiences and platforms.
Collaborated with sports reporters to generate new story ideas.
05/2021 to CurrentContent WriterEvergreen Enterprises, Inc. | Davenport, IA,
Delivered high-quality, insightful, informative and entertaining written content while meeting tight deadlines.
Formatted articles, blogs and webpages with HTML, photos and infographics.
Edited and proofread content to verify proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
Followed project scope and outlined content guidelines for each project.
Utilized design and technical skills to produce high quality promotional and functional electronic media and materials.
Created web and digital media content for SmileDirectClub.
10/2019 to CurrentStock Associate/Sales Associate/Store Protection SpecialistRoss Dress For Less | City, STATE,
Monitored and supervised customer's activities in store to detect signs of attempted theft.
Responded calmly and promptly to emergency conditions, safety hazards and threats to life or property.
Served as team lead for safety and loss prevention operations, teaching fellow employees various methods to prevent theft.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Maintained merchandise presentation by stocking and rotating merchandise.
Received and stocked merchandise and organized and maintained backroom by following company safety, cleaning and operating procedures.
Processing freight and preparing backroom for incoming freight.
Acknowledged customers, identified needs and assisted with purchasing decisions to deliver exceptional service.
Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
Counted and stocked different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.
Ensured no damaged or expired items were placed on shelves.
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Won store sales competition for employee of the month, resulting in a bonus.
Education and Training
Expected in to to Bachelor of Science | Mass Communication, Journalism And Digital MediaUniversity of North Alabama, Florence, ALGPA:
The National Society of Leadership and Success Member
Dean's List Honoree Fall 2019
Student Publications Member
Flor-Ala Scholarship Recipient
Honor Roll Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021 and Fall 2021
Averaged a cumulative 3.8 GPA in Mass Communications Studies
Expected in 05/2017 to to High School Diploma | Florence High School, Florence, ALGPA:
Languages
French:
Limited
Negotiated:
Spanish:
Elementary
Negotiated:
Chinese (Mandarin):
Elementary
Negotiated:
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/Jessica-Claire-48401a216
https://g-train.medium.com
Certifications
Conflicts of Interest and Institutional/Signatory Official: Human Subject Research, CITI Program - 2021
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