Anthony Joseph Mocklin

Phone: (504) 579-9549 Email: amocklin@hotmail.com

EDUCATION:
Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, Louisiana May 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a concentration in Journalism
Minor in Sports Studies
Skills and Related Coursework: Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, BLOX Content Management
System, Chorus – Vox Media, MC 2002: Sports and Mass Communication, MC 4041: Sports Writing and
Production

FIELD EXPERIENCE:
Sports Analyst August 2020- Present
SBNATION: Canal Street Chronicles, New Orleans, LA
 Observed a variety of college prospects to create a list of standout players to be potential Saints’ draft
picks
 Analyzed Saints’ rookie performances from previous to recent games to chart improvement
 Work under the direct supervision of experienced writers
Sports Reporter August 2019 - May 2021
Louisiana State University: The Daily Reveille, Baton Rouge, LA
 Reported the outcome of multiple LSU sporting events such as football, basketball, volleyball, and
baseball
 Communicated significant developments regarding the NCAA, Southeastern Conference or LSU sports
 Interviewed several LSU athletes to give an in-depth background on more than just their athletic career
Deputy Sports Editor January 2020- June 2020
Louisiana State University: The Daily Reveille, Baton Rouge, LA
 Examined the articles of fellow sports writers to review their stories before publication
 Formulated ideas for the sports section for the weekly publications
 Led a panel for new-hires to help acclimate them to the organization
Shadowing Experience September 2018 - Present
Chad Sabadie, WGMB Fox44 Sports Anchor
 Attended LSU football’s Pro Day which included NFL coaches, general managers, draft scouts, NFL
network and ESPN reporters
Charles Illanne, Director of Digital Media for WGNO
 Charted notes about Holy Cross School football games as well as recorded player statistics for specific
games

SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE:

AMOCK SPORTS (@AMockSports, Twitter) January 2018 – Present
Independent Social Media Sports Account
 Created a social media account dedicated to updating followers about various news involving all NFL
and NBA players and staff
 Acknowledged by Steelers’ wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on Twitter and featured by ESPN’s
SportsCenter
Poydras Street Podcast August 2018 - January 2019
Independent Collaborative Podcast
 Recorded weekly podcast covering a wide range of topics such as: potential draft picks, current sporting
events, and personal rankings of players and teams