Maya Kayden – Associate Editor – Sports
MA Sports Journalism, Sheffield Hallam University, UK
(Can be reached at: mayakayden@globalpressclub.com)
Core Competencies
Sports Journalism.
-Sports Journalism: Principles and Practice.
-Essential Media Law.
-Essential Public Affairs.
-Shorthand.
-Reporting.
-Media Ethics and Society.
Skills
Broadcast Journalist.
Sports Reporter.
Video Journalist.
Freelance Journalist.
Multimedia Journalist.
Journalist.
Social Media Expert.
Script Writer.
Report Writer.
Entertainment Coordinator.
Production Lead.
Copy Writer.
Photojournalist.
Arts & Entertainment Reporter.
News Reporter.
Editor.
Public Relations Representative.
Investigative Journalist.
Non-fiction Author.
As Sports Journalist - I have done
- Conducted interviews with NCAA Division 1 coaches and athletes acquiring excellent communication skills.
- Gained experience with journalism and public relations by writing sports articles to generate attention towards Mount St. Mary's University athletics.
- Strengthened team work skills through creating new issues of the paper with other staff writers.
- Learned to pay great attention to detail and obtained excellent organizational skills
- Interviewed Texas A&M players & coaches.
- My sports coverage ranged from football, basketball, baseball, softball, track & field, soccer, and equestrian.
- Wrote articles that were published in the newspaper and online.
- Set up interviews with players, coaches, etc.
- Wrote and edited sports articles on a deadline.
- Used professional writing and communication skills.
Previous Jobs
Contributing Sports Journalist
Write daily posts on all sports and sports entertainment
- Find the majority of leads minimum of 10 stories (preferably more) done each day.
- Cover live sporting events.
- Interview athletes and celebrities as well as cover media events.
- Maintain and run and up to date social media space which must remain professional at all.
Independent Sports Journalist
- Produce compelling, thought-provoking opinion pieces regarding trending topics.
- Increase website traffic by utilizing social media platforms and analyze readership trends.
- Edit and properly format articles before posting in a timely manner.
Sports Journalist/reporter
Independently conduct interviews with athletes and coaches
- Stand up reporting and write written pieces on featured stories.
- Shoot video and create web stories posted on the Yahoo sports website.
- Create packages on featured stories on individual athletes and teams.
- Help promote and update athletic website and social media accounts.
