Samori Benjamin

New York, NY

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CREDENTIALED SPORTS JOURNALIST

"Sports journalism is the art of turning acFon into words, and words into inspiraFon." Summary of QualificaFons: Driven and versaTle sports journalist with 15+ years of experience across radio, print, and video. Proven ability to secure exclusive access, conduct compelling interviews, and deliver engaging stories that resonate with diverse audiences. Adept at managing content across mulTple plaXorms, generaTng website traffic, and fostering audience engagement. Passionate about sports and commi?ed to delivering insighXul narraTves that connect with fans. Skills:

Storytelling Interviewing MulTmedia Content ProducTon Sports Knowledge Research BroadcasTng

Key QualificaFons:

• Secured media credenTals and conducted interviews with high-profile athletes like LeBron James, Samuel Dalembert, and Rutgers Women's Basketball team.

• Created and led the WBAI Sports department, increasing its online presence and audience engagement.

• Hosted and produced a popular 2-hour sports radio show on WHCR, driving discussions and generaTng social media buzz.

• Authored in-depth arTcles for the New York Beacon, increasing website traffic by 20% within 6 months.

• Proficient in video ediTng (Adobe Premiere), audio producTon (Adobe AudiTon), and content management systems (WordPress).

Work Experience:

New York Beacon - Sportswriter (Nov 2022 - Present)

• Produce weekly arTcles on major New York sports teams, highlighTng key storylines and player perspecTves.

• UTlize SEO best pracTces to opTmize content for increased website traffic and improved search rankings.

• Manage social media presence for the sports secTon, fostering audience engagement and community interacTon.

WHCR 90.3 FM - The Voice of Harlem (Jun 2018 - Present)

• Host and Producer of "Sunday Sports Showdown," a 2-hour radio show discussing trending topics in sports and culture.

• Conduct live interviews with athletes, analysts, and sportswriters, generaTng insighXul and engaging discussions.

• Manage social media accounts for the show, growing audience reach and generaTng online conversaTons.

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(ConFnued)

WBAI Radio 99.5 FM NYC (Aug 2005 - 2022)

Sports Director

• Led the creaTon and management of the WBAI Sports department and website, www.wbaisports.com <invalid URL removed>.

• Produced and broadcasted weekly sports segments for the "Morning Show," reaching a broad audience.

• Secured media credenTals and conducted interviews for major sporTng events like the World Series and All-Star Games.

• Developed and managed a team of volunteers, fostering collaboraTon and ensuring content quality.

Evening News Reporter (2005 - 2018):

• Produced and reported compelling stories for the 6:00 PM News, covering City Hall and diverse communiTes across NYC.

• Conducted interviews with key figures and community leaders, presenTng insighXul perspecTves on local issues.

EducaFon:

• Master of Science in Journalism, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism (2018-2019)

• Bachelor of Science in CommunicaTons, Empire College - SUNY (2012-2015) AddiFonal InformaFon:

• Volunteer experience: Coaching youth basketball at a local community center.

• Awards: Finalist for the 2023 WNYC Journalism Award for Best Sports Feature.

• PorXolio: Link to online porXolio showcasing your best work (opTonal).