communications manager/senior sports editor

Chr s Saur

**** ***** ***** **** **, San Diego, CA, 92122

********@*****.*** 530-***-****

TECHNICAL SKILLS

PPLIC TIONS

Wordpress InDesign QuarkXPress

PageMaker Word Excel

Facebook Twitter Instagram

Google Hangout Google Docs/Forms

CORECOMPETENCIES

WRITING

Familiarity with all writing styles.

Strong technical command of the

English language

COMMUNICATIONS

A highly skilled listener and

communicator. Able to assess needs

and convey necessary information

with clarity and enthusiasm

LEADERSHIP

years of management experience

including inter-departmental

collaboration to implement

company-wide improvements

EDITING

Comprehensive knowledge of AP

style, reporting styles and guidelines,

photography, copy-editing, and page

design and layout

MEDIA RELATIONS

In-depth knowledge of media services,

public relations and professional

sports

SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEBSITE

MANAGEMENT

Experience creating andmanaging

content tomaximize online presence

EDUCATION

UNI ERSITY OF C LIFORNI

D IS

B.A. IN COMMUNICATION

March 2003 Davis, CA

LINKS

Twitter:// @CSa rDEsp rts

LinkedIn:// c rissa r

Writing Sample:// article

QUALIFICATIONS

A seasoned and target-oriented communications professional with more than 20 years of experience in the media i d stry. Outstanding writing and editing skills, strongmanagement andmedia relations skills, verbal communicationsandwebsite content management skills.

EMPLOYMENT

THED IS ENTERPRISENEWSP PER SPORTS EDITOR

Dec 2008 – Present Davis, CA

Manage a teamof seven staff writers and three photographers

– Create an adaptive schedule of daily assignments for the team in an agile fast-paced environment

– Motivate employee performance through positive and constructive feedback

– Mentor junior employees and offer training on effective interview and writing techniques

Design and layout a -page sp rts secti on a daily basis Manage and create sports content for the E terprisewebsite and social media accounts

Collaborate with athletic directors and communitymembers to provide comprehensive coverage of youth, amateur, high school, college and pro sports citywide

Build relationships with local university administrators to coordinate weekly coverage and forge opportunities for mutually beneficial projects Edit articles from staff writers to ensure consistency in quality of content, delivery and grammar

Foster community trust by adhering to good journalistic practices Supplement content for the sports section through daily self-written articles

FREEL NCE CONSULT NT EDITOR

Jan 2010 – Present Davis, CA

Collaborate with Emily Gall to edit novels and screenplays providing content and enhancing style and grammar

THED IS ENTERPRISENEWSP PER SPORTS WRITER

May 1997 – Aug 2008 Davis, CA

Comprehensive coverage of the local athletic landscape, including in-depth coverage on a beat with substantial travel

Conduct interviews with athletes, coaches, university and city leaders for breaking news, features and game coverage

THED IS ENTERPRISENEWSP PER PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Mar 2001 – May 2005 Davis, CA

Coordinate daily ads and graphics with ad reps, graphic designers and editors tomake sure the newspaper was attractive and informative while also highlighting the advertising

AWARDS

nd place Calif. Newspaper Publishing Assoc. Best Sports Story

-st place CNPA best small newspaper

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