Bonnie Mott - Resume
Professional Experience:
USA TODAY Sports Media | Tampa, FL
Managing Editor, Bucs Wire
07/2016 - 08/2018
? Managing editor, lead writer and reporter for Bucs Wire (BucsW------------).
? Posted an average of 6-10 articles per day relating to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers covering anything from feature stories to news pieces.
? Self-edited articles and supervised the website.
? Operated and managed all the website's social media channels (Facebook, Twi????er, Instagram, etc).
A------------ | Tampa, FL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Reporter
11/2015 - 08/2015
? Interviewed, researched and wrote in-depth feature stories including game previews/recaps, NFL Draft/preseason coverage and the latest news and information pertaining to the Bucs.
? Promoted and marketed content on social media channels to engage audience, increase web traffic and develop brand awareness while analyzing social media data/metrics and insights/SEO best practices.
WUFT-TV & ESPN Gainesville | Gainesville, FL
Florida Gator Football Beat Reporter & MMJ
01/2012 - 05/2015
? Interviewed Florida Gator coaches, players, fans and staff.
? Wrote, produced, and edited stories and highlight packages for newscasts.
? Shot games, press conferences, practices, and training camps.
? Worked as a one-man band beat reporter, writer, and producer.
? Reported live from the field or studio for “First at Five” and traveled around covering Gator games.
? Stripped sound from press conferences and interviews to create sound bites for shows and sportscasts and created fact sheets for daily runs.
? Posted, engaged, maintained and helped manage station's social media platforms. ? Covered ESPN College Football Awards, Tim Tebow Foundation Golf Classic, UF Pro Days, Jacksonville Jaguar games, Magic games, Bucs games, high school football, and more.
Gator Vision, ESPN, FOX Sun Sports | Gainesville, FL
Student Production Intern
08/2012 - 12/2014
? Managing editor, lead writer and reporter for Bucs Wire (BucsW------------).
? Posted an average of 6-10 articles per day relating to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers covering anything from feature stories to news pieces.
? Self-edited articles and supervised the website.
? Operated and managed all the website's social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc).
? Interviewed, researched and wrote in-depth feature stories including game previews/recaps, NFL Draft/preseason coverage and the latest news and information pertaining to the Bucs.
? Promoted and marketed content on social media channels to engage audience, increase web traffic and develop brand awareness while analyzing social media data/metrics and insights/SEO best practices.
? Interviewed Florida Gator coaches, players, fans and staff.
? Wrote, produced, and edited stories and highlight packages for newscasts.
? Shot games, press conferences, practices, and training camps.
? Worked as a one-man band beat reporter, writer, and producer.
? Reported live from the field or studio for “First at Five” and traveled around covering Gator games.
? Stripped sound from press conferences and interviews to create sound bites for shows and sportscasts and created fact sheets for daily runs.
? Posted, engaged, maintained and helped manage station's social media platforms. ? Covered ESPN College Football Awards, Tim Tebow Foundation Golf Classic, UF Pro Days, Jacksonville Jaguar games, Magic games, Bucs games, high school football, and more.
? Assisted in the set up and break down of live productions: gymnastics, soccer, volleyball, football, and basketball.
? Was the camera operator for all sporting events including press conferences,
media days, and player availabilities.
? Created highlights during basketball games that appeared on video boards.
? Shot NCAA Gymnastics Tournament and the Men's Basketball SEC Tournament.
?
WCJB ABC-20 | Gainesville, FL
Reporting & Production Intern
06/2013 - 06/2014
Skills
? Traveled around north central Florida high schools to shoot games, media days, and press conferences covering high school football, basketball, and recruiting.
? Produced and edit packages that air for the 11 p.m. sportscast following games, under a tight deadline.
SKILLS:
??Avid, iNews, ENPS, Mac OSX, Sony EX 3, P2 cameras, DSLR, Panasonic DVC Pro HD Cameras, Photoshop, Adobe Products, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Web Designing, Social Media, Television, Radio, Writing, Beat Reporting, Interviewing, Editing, Shooting, Networking.
REFERENCES:
Neal Coolong, USA TODAY Sports Email: NC------------ Steve Henson, USA TODAY Sports Email: SaH------------ Steve Russell, ESPN Gainesville Email: S------------
Professional Experience:
USA TODAY Sports Media | Tampa, FL
Managing Editor, Bucs Wire
07/2016 - 08/2018
? Managing editor, lead writer and reporter for Bucs Wire (BucsW------------).
? Posted an average of 6-10 articles per day relating to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers covering anything from feature stories to news pieces.
? Self-edited articles and supervised the website.
? Operated and managed all the website's social media channels (Facebook, Twi????er, Instagram, etc).
A------------ | Tampa, FL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Reporter
11/2015 - 08/2015
? Interviewed, researched and wrote in-depth feature stories including game previews/recaps, NFL Draft/preseason coverage and the latest news and information pertaining to the Bucs.
? Promoted and marketed content on social media channels to engage audience, increase web traffic and develop brand awareness while analyzing social media data/metrics and insights/SEO best practices.
WUFT-TV & ESPN Gainesville | Gainesville, FL
Florida Gator Football Beat Reporter & MMJ
01/2012 - 05/2015
? Interviewed Florida Gator coaches, players, fans and staff.
? Wrote, produced, and edited stories and highlight packages for newscasts.
? Shot games, press conferences, practices, and training camps.
? Worked as a one-man band beat reporter, writer, and producer.
? Reported live from the field or studio for “First at Five” and traveled around covering Gator games.
? Stripped sound from press conferences and interviews to create sound bites for shows and sportscasts and created fact sheets for daily runs.
? Posted, engaged, maintained and helped manage station's social media platforms. ? Covered ESPN College Football Awards, Tim Tebow Foundation Golf Classic, UF Pro Days, Jacksonville Jaguar games, Magic games, Bucs games, high school football, and more.
Gator Vision, ESPN, FOX Sun Sports | Gainesville, FL
Student Production Intern
08/2012 - 12/2014
? Managing editor, lead writer and reporter for Bucs Wire (BucsW------------).
? Posted an average of 6-10 articles per day relating to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers covering anything from feature stories to news pieces.
? Self-edited articles and supervised the website.
? Operated and managed all the website's social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc).
? Interviewed, researched and wrote in-depth feature stories including game previews/recaps, NFL Draft/preseason coverage and the latest news and information pertaining to the Bucs.
? Promoted and marketed content on social media channels to engage audience, increase web traffic and develop brand awareness while analyzing social media data/metrics and insights/SEO best practices.
? Interviewed Florida Gator coaches, players, fans and staff.
? Wrote, produced, and edited stories and highlight packages for newscasts.
? Shot games, press conferences, practices, and training camps.
? Worked as a one-man band beat reporter, writer, and producer.
? Reported live from the field or studio for “First at Five” and traveled around covering Gator games.
? Stripped sound from press conferences and interviews to create sound bites for shows and sportscasts and created fact sheets for daily runs.
? Posted, engaged, maintained and helped manage station's social media platforms. ? Covered ESPN College Football Awards, Tim Tebow Foundation Golf Classic, UF Pro Days, Jacksonville Jaguar games, Magic games, Bucs games, high school football, and more.
? Assisted in the set up and break down of live productions: gymnastics, soccer, volleyball, football, and basketball.
? Was the camera operator for all sporting events including press conferences,
media days, and player availabilities.
? Created highlights during basketball games that appeared on video boards.
? Shot NCAA Gymnastics Tournament and the Men's Basketball SEC Tournament.
?
WCJB ABC-20 | Gainesville, FL
Reporting & Production Intern
06/2013 - 06/2014
Skills
? Traveled around north central Florida high schools to shoot games, media days, and press conferences covering high school football, basketball, and recruiting.
? Produced and edit packages that air for the 11 p.m. sportscast following games, under a tight deadline.
SKILLS:
??Avid, iNews, ENPS, Mac OSX, Sony EX 3, P2 cameras, DSLR, Panasonic DVC Pro HD Cameras, Photoshop, Adobe Products, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Web Designing, Social Media, Television, Radio, Writing, Beat Reporting, Interviewing, Editing, Shooting, Networking.
REFERENCES:
Neal Coolong, USA TODAY Sports Email: NC------------ Steve Henson, USA TODAY Sports Email: SaH------------ Steve Russell, ESPN Gainesville Email: S------------