Cooper Kanthak
Pipestone
Summary
Hard-hitting Sports Editor with strong editing background and expertise in covering multiple sports at all levels. Devoted to promoting sports and increasing news audience engagement with proactive strategies. Expert in social media promotion and content development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Reporter
Detroit Lakes Tribune/Perham Focus
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Conducted interviews with athletes and coaches to gather insights for articles.
- Researched game statistics and player performances to enhance reporting accuracy.
- Wrote engaging articles covering local sports events, ensuring timely publication.
- Collaborated with the editorial team to develop content ideas and story angles.
- Maintained social media presence by sharing updates and engaging with followers.
- Attended press conferences, capturing key quotes and highlights for reporting purposes.
- Edited articles for clarity, grammar, and adherence to style guidelines before publication.
- Developed relationships with local sports organizations to secure exclusive access to events.
- Utilized storytelling skills to provide vivid descriptions of live events, creating an immersive experience for readers who could not attend games themselves.
- Participated in editorial meetings to pitch new story ideas based on emerging trends or developing news stories within the world of sports.
Marketing Intern
South Dakota State Athletics
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers to build loyalty and repeat business.
- Partnered across departments to run smooth, professional events and activities.
- Collaborated with team members to help expand marketing events.
Student Journalist
The Collegian (School Newspaper) At SDSU
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major: Journalism Minor: Digital And Social Media
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05.2023
Skills
- Writing and Editing
- Social Media Digital Marketing
- Beat Reporting
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Sports Reporting
- Creative Writing
- Social Media Engagement
- Staff Collaboration
- Grammatical Skills
- Researching
- Producing Stories
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
Timeline
Sports Reporter
Detroit Lakes Tribune/Perham Focus
06.2023 - 06.2025
Marketing Intern
South Dakota State Athletics
09.2022 - 05.2023
Student Journalist
The Collegian (School Newspaper) At SDSU
08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Major: Journalism Minor: Digital And Social Media
South Dakota State University
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