Darcy Weiss
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Proven track record of successfully managing multiple freelance assignments concurrently, meeting deadlines with high levels of reader satisfaction.
Possess excellent communication skills while interacting effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel at all levels.
I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills to handle multiple deadline-driven projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sportswriter / Independent Contractor
FanSided - Jays Journal & The Viking Age
01.2023 - Current
- Research, write and deliver focused, relevant and timely content for two FanSided media assets - Jays Journal (Toronto Blue Jays) & The Viking Age (Minnesota Vikings)
- Collaborate with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content
- Edit, proofread and fact-check content for accuracy
- Research and analyze newsworthy events, trends and issues impacting fans of the Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Vikings, as well as fantasy sports enthusiasts with players from these franchises on their fantasy teams
- SEO management
- WordPress skills - Editing skills
Sports Specialist
Camp Walden
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Provided outdoor recreational experiences to male and female campers aged 10-15 years
- Enforced rules and regulations of recreational facilities and ensured safety of campers and staff
- Organized, led, promoted interest and actively participated in development and execution of recreational sports activities that taught kids value of both individual contribution to team achievements, as well as teamwork and collaboration in general
Player News Writer, Fantasy Baseball
Rotowire
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Wrote and published articles for RotoWire website
- Provided readers with in-depth player analysis from fantasy perspective, based on game performance
- Worked with content team to create compelling articles
- Stayed up to date with latest news in sports industry
- Utilized social media to engage readers and promote content
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity
Referee/Timekeeper
Forest Hill Hockey Association
10.2016 - 04.2019
- Responsible for officiating house league hockey games in a respectful, courteous and professional manner, while providing a fun and safe environment for participants and spectators
- Implemented established and enforced rules of intramural hockey
- Ensured hockey team representatives completed scoresheets and submitted them to league convenors
- Ensured clock and scoreboard remained accurate at all times throughout games
- Used Public Address System to announce goals, assists, and penalties
- Accurately recorded player and team statistics
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Western Ontario
London, OntarioHigh School Diploma -
Forest Hill Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON06.2019
Skills
- Extensive knowledge on all major American sports, including players, rules, fantasy sports implications, prominent franchise history, sports mechanics, and general business side of sports
- Social media skills such as content creation and marketing
- WordPress, Microsoft Word & Adobe Creative Suite skills
- Technologically advanced
- Time management skills
- Strong team player, who can run
- Leadership
- SEO management
- Athletic ability
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
Anderson School of Journalism via Udemy Online
The Essential Guide to Modern Sports Writing
January 2023 – February 2023
Online Journalism - Compelling Copy For Online Media
January 2023 – February 2023
The Complete Course on Sports Journalism
February 2023 – March 2023
Sports Journalism, Data & Analytics - Digital & Social Media Marketing in Sports
February 2023 – March 2023
The Practical Guide to Being a Great Football Journalist
February 2023 – March 202
Northwest University via Coursera Online
Sports Communication - Press Release, Online & Media Relations
March 2023 – April 2023
Timeline
Sportswriter / Independent Contractor
FanSided - Jays Journal & The Viking Age
01.2023 - Current
Player News Writer, Fantasy Baseball
Rotowire
05.2021 - 07.2021
Sports Specialist
Camp Walden
06.2019 - 08.2022
Referee/Timekeeper
Forest Hill Hockey Association
10.2016 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Western Ontario
High School Diploma -
Forest Hill Collegiate Institute
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