Erik Lee Erlendsson is a multimedia reporter seeking a position with a website or newspaper. He has over 15 years of experience as a sports reporter covering teams like the Tampa Bay Lightning. He is proficient in writing, editing, social media, and conducting interviews. Erlendsson has a bachelor's degree in mass communications and journalism from the University of South Florida.

1. Erik Lee Erlendsson
709 Valencia Woods Ct., Seffner, FL, 33584
813-661-3091 (H); 813-731-8023 (C)
Erlendsson@verizon.net
Career Focus Multimedia Reporter responsibilities with website or newspaper.
Experience
Summary
• Experienced in writing feature articles, short stories, enterprise projects and editorial pieces on
tight deadlines.
• Well versed in copy editing, transcription/editing of interviews and proofreading.
• On-camera work in both talk-back and story delivery packages.
• Proficient in use of social media including Twitter and Facebook.
• Strong technical command of the English language; familiarity with virtually all writing styles.
• Familiar with AP style
• Experienced interviewer and reporter.
• Competent researcher with a strong background on Internet work.
Education B.A., Mass Communications, Journalism – University of South Florida,
Tampa, FL.
1996
A.A., – Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL 1994
Professional
Experience
Staff Writer – The Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL
• Lead beat writer covering Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team, including 2004
Stanley Cup championship season.
• Responsible for daily news coverage of all activities surrounding the team
including - game coverage, breaking news and feature stories while the team was
on the road and at home.
• Responsible for maintaining online coverage including audio commentary,
analysis, dedicated blog, professional Facebook page and Twitter account
• Assisted in television coverage adding insight, commentary and story packages
to WFLA sports, the top rated newscast in Tampa market.
6/01 – 5/16
Staff Writer, - The Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL
• High school sports reporter responsible for daily coverage of local prep teams
with an emphasis on baseball, football and soccer.
• Back-up writer on Tampa Bay Lightning beat assisting in coverage of daily news
coverage of local hockey team.
• Assisted in coverage of Tampa Bay Buccaneers football team.
• Lead beat writer for Tampa Bay Mutiny professional soccer team for franchise’s
final season in Tampa
7/97 - 5/01
Staff Writer – St. Petersburg Times, Tampa, FL
• Part-time reporter covering local sports, including prep and youth teams, with
an emphasis on football, baseball and soccer.
8/96 - 7/97
Awards • Second place, best game story – Professional Hockey Writer’s Association
(2004)
• Employee of the Month, Multimedia work, The Tampa Tribune (June, 2004)
• Employee of the Month, Interactive work, The Tampa Tribune/TBO (July 2011)
Computer Skills Microsoft Word • Microsoft Outlook

2. Writing Samples, Resume Tape & References Available on Request
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