Mary C.

Clarke

mary.clarke@sbnation.com
marycclarke.me
(267)-229-9342
@marycclarke
EXPERIENCE:

SBNation.com
October 2015-Present
NHL News Desk Writer
Covered breaking news and provided coverage on live games throughout the 2015-16 season
Worked on weekly content posts such as roundtable discussions and trending topics
Given freedom to explore and analyze various topics across the hockey world
SBNation.com Digital Media Development Program
June 2015-September 2015
Contributing writer for BlackShoeDiaries.com
One of 12 aspiring journalists selected for the inaugural year of the competitive program
Attended webinars focusing on improving digital media journalism skills in content creation
BroadStreetHockey.com
February 2015-September 2015
Short Form Content Curator
Collected short form media content and created posts around them
Pulled information from a variety of sources such as Twitter, Instagram, Vine, and more
AlongTheBoards.com
December 2014-June 2016
Contributing Writer & Metropolitan Division Editor
Wrote weekly stories on the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2014-15, 2015-16 seasons
Focused on opinionated and storyline driven pieces over game recaps and previews
Promoted to Metropolitan Division Editor in April 2015 and oversaw staff on their daily duties
SBNationCollegeHockey.com
October 2014-May 2015
Content Contributor
Wrote weekly posts on Penn State hockey for the 2014-15 season
CSNPhilly.com
May 2014-August 2014
Website Intern
Wrote, edited, and posted bylined stories onto a variety of digital platforms
Covered and reported on Eagles, Phillies, and Flyers events throughout the summer
Gained valuable experience in website management and social media outreach

PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS:

VictoryBellRings.com
October 2012-May 2015
Staff Writer
Media credentialed for Penn States 2013-14, 2014-15 mens and womens hockey seasons
Association of Women in Sports Media
September 2014-Present
Official Member
Built a network of fellow students and respected reporters in the surrounding Penn State area
Promoted to assist on website and digital side of the organization in July 2016

EDUCATION:

The Pennsylvania State University

June 2011-May 2015
Bachelors Degree, 3.43 Cumulative GPA
Journalism major, English minor
Four-time Deans List
Member of the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism from November 2013 to May 2015

SKILLS:

Adobe Photoshop, InDesign | Microsoft Office | AP Style | HTML coding | Digital DSLR
camera/video