Matt Crossman
mcrossman98@gmail.com | http://mattcrossman.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/matt-crossman/4/585/585
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Innovative, dynamic and talented writer with 26 years of experience and BS degree in Journalism and Political Science. Strong interview, writing and reporting skills. Author of more than 40 cover stories in national magazines. Recognitions include story of the year and writer of the year a combined seven times from four different organizations, more than two dozen national writing awards, and nine citations in Best American Sports Writing, Best American Essays and the Year’s Best Sports Writing. Comprehensive knowledge of digital and print media. On-camera presence with Sporting News, ESPN2, MSNBC and other networks.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Storytelling | Profiles | Features | In-depth Projects | Takeouts | Reporting
Interview Skills | Story Ideas | Breaking News| Columnist | Team Player |
Major League Baseball | NASCAR | College Sports
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance writer St. Louis, MO | 3/13-present
Contribute to RollingStone.com, ESPN.com, Men’s Health, Southwest the Magazine, American Airlines Magazine, Autoweek, BleacherReport.com, Robb Report, Our State Magazine, Charlotte Magazine, NASCAR Illustrated, GX Magazine, SI.com, CBSsports.com, SBNation.com, SportsonEarth.com and mensfitness.com.
Sporting News | St. Louis, MO/Charlotte, NC | 7/00-3/13
Writer | 6/07-3/13
Associate Editor | 7/00-6/07
Author of 30 cover stories on NFL, Major League Baseball, College Basketball, College Football, NASCAR and cross-sports topics.
Appearances on Cold Pizza, SportsCentury, MSNBC Live, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, NASCAR Nation and other programs.
Named 2005 Magazine Writer of the Year by the National Motorsports Press Association.
Only writer in Sporting News' 126-year history to appear on the cover.
St. Louis Magazine | St. Louis, MO | 1/01-1/08
Contributing Writer
Wrote essays and feature stories for city magazine.
ESPN2 | remote | 5/05-12/05
Correspondent, Cold Pizza
Wrote and reported on air post-race news and notes.
Occasional guest for special topics.
The Daily Telegram | Adrian, MI | 6/98-6/00
Managing Editor | 2/00-6/00
News Editor | 6/98-1/00
Managed newsroom of 16,000-circulation newspaper.
Developed ideas, assigned stories and coordinated all aspects of daily newsgathering.
Wrote award-winning weekly column and editorials.
Assisted in hiring and management of reporters, editors and photographers.
The Express-Times | Easton, PA | 8/97-5/98
City Hall Reporter
Wrote daily stories pertaining to city government and political issues and events.
The Express-Times is a 50,000-circulation, and seven-day newspaper.
The Daily Telegram | Adrian, MI | 5/94-7/97
Staff Writer
Covered topics related to City Hall, politics, the school board and the police department.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
B.S., Journalism & Political Science | Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI | 1994
Baseball Writers Association of America | 2001-2004, 2006-2015
National Motorsports Press Association | 2005-present
Professional Football Writers of America | 2007-2014
INDUSTRY AWARDS
National Motorsports Press Association | Writer of the year (2), Feature writing (4), magazine writing (2), column writing (2) and race coverage (7)
Pro Football Writers Association | Feature writing (3)
Best American Sports Writing | Notable mention (7)
Associated Press | Deadline writing and public service
Michigan Press Association | Deadline writing, column writing, editorial writing and feature packages
Thomson Newspapers | Deadline writing
Eddie and Ozzie | Best article
Central states chapter of Society of American Journalists | Story of the year (2), How-to (2), commentary (2), ecology/conservation and self-illustrated
Mayborn Conference | Narrative (2)
Pearl Awards | Longform (2)