Social Media Editor

David Brown

Writer and Editor

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Email: **********.*****@*****.***

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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Multi-faceted journalist who specializes in reporting, analysis and editing in a deadline-driven setting. Skilled at delivering basic information along with complex details within context to wide audiences via varied platforms. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; adept at building and developing rapport and trust with colleagues, sources and audiences. Coverage of national jewel events, including MLB World Series, All-Star games, Spring Training and NCAA Final Fours.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Audience engagement • Reporting in context • Contemporary and historical research • Interviewing • Editing using AP Style (adaptable to any company style guide) • Video and audio podcasting

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Wordpress • Email newsletters • Social media platforms • Adobe Creative Suite • StreamYard PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NATIONAL MLB COLUMNIST — Pitcher List

Produce long-form feature stories and analysis about Major League Baseball personalities. Heavily sourced and researched.

LOCKED ON TWINS — Co-host and Editor 2023-present

Publish daily video podcast focused on the Minnesota Twins and MLB.

NATIONAL REPORTER — MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, WNBA, NCAA 1998-present

Locations include: Fangraphs, the Associated Press, The Athletic, MLB.com, Kansas City Star, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, Newsday, Field Level Media and VICE Sports.

BALLY SPORTS — MLB national writer 2020-2023

Produced original MLB-related news, features and analysis on multiple platforms from a national and regional perspective. Covered Spring Training at Arizona and Florida sites, along with regular-season action.

BASEBALL PROSPECTUS — MLB editor and writer 2016-2019

Assigned and edited stories for a staff of 7-10 writers. Also reported original news, features and analysis. Authored chapter on Cleveland’s World Series season for 2017 B.P. Annual.

CBS SPORTS — MLB reporter 2015-2016

Produced original news, analysis and features, and curated daily posts for Eye on Baseball. Reported on location the Kansas City Royals’ run to a World Series championship.

YAHOO! SPORTS — MLB editor and chief contributor 2008-2014

Co-creator of Big League Stew, top-rated blog that published original news, analysis and features, and curated daily posts originating at MLB ballparks from Spring Training to the World Series.

NORTHWEST HERALD — MLB reporter for Cubs and White Sox; prep sports editor 2002-2007

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