Yuriko Miyata Nishiwaki
Redondo Beach
Summary
Veteran sports journalist with three decades of expertise in covering boxing and track and field for leading Japanese and American publications. Leveraged industry connections to support athletes in securing training and competitive events in the U.S.
Overview
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Language
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator
Self-employeed
Redondo Beach
07.2016 - Current
- Coordinated accommodation and meeting participation for track and field athletes, ensuring seamless logistics.
- Arranged transportation and lodging for boxers during U.S. training camps, enhancing preparation for competitions.
- Supported boxers in securing fighting opportunities in the U.S., facilitating career advancement.
Freelance writer
Self Employed Writer
Redondo Beach
04.2016 - Current
- Reported on boxing fights and track and field meetings in U.S. for Japanese publications, providing insights and analysis.
- Wrote Japan column for Ring Magazine, highlighting key boxing and track events for Japanese audience.
- Interviewed boxers and captured photos, crafting engaging narratives that resonated with readers.
Freelance writer
Self Employed Writer
Tokyo
07.2003 - 04.2016
- Delivered freelance writing services for Track and Field Magazine, Boxing Magazine, and Baseball Magazine Sha Company, contributing engaging content that resonated with readers.
- Edited and refined manuscripts, improving clarity and quality to align with publication standards and enhance reader engagement.
- Coordinated with multiple publications to consistently meet editorial deadlines and uphold quality standards.
Editorial Staff for Boxing Magazine
Baseball Magazine Sha Co.
Tokyo
04.1997 - 07.2003
- Authored detailed stories showcasing key events and fighter profiles, engaging audiences with compelling narratives.
- Reported on boxing matches and interviewed fighters to provide in-depth insights for readers.
- Captured high-quality images of fights and training sessions, enhancing visual storytelling in publications.
Editorial staff for Track and Field Magazine
Baseball Magazine Sha Co.
Tokyo
04.1995 - 04.1997
- Conducted interviews with athletes to extract insights, enhancing depth and engagement of written features.
- Edited feature pages to improve clarity and engagement.
- Attended track and field meetings to gather materials for feature articles, contributing to comprehensive coverage.
- Captured photographs during events to document key moments, enriching storytelling and visual content. to enrich visual content.
Education
Associate of Arts - Physical Education
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Kwansei Gakuin University
Hyogo, Japan03-1994
Skills
- Writing and editing quality
- Content creation and research
- Interview techniques and event coverage
- Athlete engagement and support
- Creative problem solving
- Negotiation skills
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Coordinator
Self-employeed
07.2016 - Current
Freelance writer
Self Employed Writer
04.2016 - Current
Freelance writer
Self Employed Writer
07.2003 - 04.2016
Editorial Staff for Boxing Magazine
Baseball Magazine Sha Co.
04.1997 - 07.2003
Editorial staff for Track and Field Magazine
Baseball Magazine Sha Co.
04.1995 - 04.1997
Associate of Arts - Physical Education
El Camino College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Kwansei Gakuin University