Evan Wiederspohn
Lewiston
Summary
Dynamic sportswriter with nearly 5 years experience in the field and a proven track record in part-time, full-time and freelance work. Spearheaded comprehensive high school and college sports coverage, enhancing readership through engaging stories and strong social media presence. Excelled in team building, significantly contributing to Herald's seasonal All-Area selections. Strong and easy communicator, with a passion for local sports coverage and creating lasting connections with co-workers, coaches and athletes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sportswriter
Everett Daily Herald
2023.01 - 2024.08
- Spearheaded full-time sports coverage to readership area which featured 31 high schools in Snohomish County.
- Fine-tuned knowledge and ability in AP-style sports writing.
- Covered live events, produced feature stories for dozens of seasonal high school sports.
- Created lasting working relationships and sources with local high school coaches, players and athletic staff.
- Worked hand-in-hand with colleagues to create Herald's All-Area teams and Player of the Year selections for basketball, football, volleyball and soccer.
Prep Basketball Scout/Writer
PrepHoops.com
2021.08 - 2023.01
- Attended live high school basketball games and AAU tournaments.
- Scouted, analyzed and prepared articles featuring 5-10 potential college prospects per story, describing skills and upsides.
- Used social media presence to promote top player performances, articles and player rankings.
- Member of a 3-man rankings team for state of Washington, created quarterly rankings including 100-200 players per class.
- Built relationships and trust with local high school and college coaches.
Sportswriter
The Lewiston Tribune
2019.11 - 2021.09
- Delivered local sports coverage to the Lewiston-Clarkston valley, covering high school and college sports in Washington and Idaho.
- Managed and edited nightly prep sports sports roundups.
- Wrote game stories and feature pieces, developing a strong social media presence over time.
- Engaged in conversation and discussion with colleagues through each sports sports season, pitched relevant story and coverage ideas.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Walla Walla Community College
Clarkston, WA06.2020
High School Diploma -
Lynnwood High School
Bothell, WA06.2014
Skills
- Communications
- Team Building
- Relationship Development
- In-depth sports knowledge
- Strong writing skills
- Editing and proofreading
- Game Analysis
- Ethical journalism
Timeline
Sportswriter
Everett Daily Herald
2023.01 - 2024.08
Prep Basketball Scout/Writer
PrepHoops.com
2021.08 - 2023.01
Sportswriter
The Lewiston Tribune
2019.11 - 2021.09
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Walla Walla Community College
High School Diploma -
Lynnwood High School
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