Jalon J. Hill

Professional Summary

Dynamic Journalist bringing numerous years of experience. Hardworking and reliable with entrepreneurial spirit and passion for developing and reporting engaging content. Versed in writing and editing for multiple digital media platforms, social media, and online platforms. Work History

Just 2020 - Writer

Durham, NC

01/2020 - 12/2020

● Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.

● Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.

● Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project in order to produce copy in line with creative structure.

● Wrote and proofread blog and social media posts, website copy and articles.

● Prepared and submitted professional proposals to select publishers to outline works, promotional skills and literary experience. LA Football Network - UCLA Beat Writer

Los Angeles, CA

10/2020 - Current

● Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.

● Revitalized community sports coverage by increasing assignments and revamping quality standards.

● Taught junior reporters ins-and-outs of how to effectively cover different sports and consistently give audiences desired information, stats and analysis.

● Helped social media team improve promotions and engagement by providing top-notch sports content targeted on specific audiences.

● Created new athlete profile column highlighting top players and rising stars in different sports.

News and Observer - Freelance Writer

Raleigh, NC

12/2019 - Current

Skills

● Journalism

● Creative writing

● Content Development

● Copywriting

● Technical Writing

● Project Management

Education

Expected in 05/2021

North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC

Bachelor of Science : Mass

Communications

adlh21@r.postjobfree.com

252-***-****

Durham, NC 28713

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● Communicated directly with reporters to assess stories and improve quality of work.

● Sought out feature stories for writers and delegated researching, reporting and writing to team of multiple sports journalists.

● Prepared sports page budgets, set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.

● Managed online sports content, including columns, blogs and video pieces.

● Revitalized community sports coverage by increasing assignments and revamping quality standards.

Campus Echo - Sports Editor

Durham, NC

10/2017 - Current

● Revitalized community sports coverage by increasing assignments and revamping quality standards.

● Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.

● Developed and optimized online and print strategies to maximize coverage, advertiser funding and subscriptions.

● Managed online sports content, including columns, blogs and video pieces.

● Pitched and developed new columns, consistently increasing readership with proven sports and reporting expertise.

News and Observer: CollegeTown - Contributing Writer Raleigh, NC

11/2017 - 12/2017

● Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.

● Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.

● Created specialized content, including briefs, features and general content articles.

● Wrote and proofread blog and social media posts, website copy and articles.

● Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project in order to produce copy in line with creative structure.

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