Matthew Roberson

Writer and podcast host looking for freelance, part-time, or full-time opportunities in sports, music, and/or pop culture

Seattle, Washington USA

About

I have years of experience working in sports. My resume includes stints with the Seattle Seahawks, Storm, Reign, and T-Birds, as well as hundreds of blog posts and podcast episodes at Lookout Landing. I've published a longform interview with Sue Bird & spoke with several past/current Mariners on the podcast, as well as play-by-play man Dave Sims.

Experience

Communication Specialist

University of Washington - Dept. of Global Health

Apr 2019 - Aug 2020

- Managed the department’s social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), produced daily content - Updated the department’s website, writing/editing copy, and creating web pages - Wrote/edited feature stories on the department’s students, faculty, alumni, and staff; developed department's online voice

Content Producer + Copywriter

Seattle Reign FC

Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

- Managed the team’s official social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), produced all content - Pitched, published & edited original story ideas, including interviews with Megan Rapinoe & Vlatko Andonovski - Fostered the team’s online community, often interacting w/ social media followers -Drafted/edited press releases and blog posts

Staff Writer/Podcast Host

Lookout Landing (SB Nation)

Mar 2018 - Present

- Wrote, edited, and published roughly 1.5 articles per week, ranging from statistical analyses to personal essays to creative content - Hosted, edited & produced the Lookout Landing podcast featuring a wide range of guests, garnering over 1,000 listens per episode - Tweeted from the website’s official Twitter page, often interacting with followers

Public Relations Intern

Seattle Storm

May 2017 - Sep 2017

- Pitched, published & edited stories for team’s official website, including an interview with Sue Bird on breaking WNBA assist record - Live tweeted several home games - Drafted and edited PR material including press releases, roster cards, and game notes - Wrote recaps of every game, often filing within an hour of the final buzzer

Public Relations Intern

Seattle Thunderbirds

May 2016 - Aug 2016

- Pitched, published & edited articles for team’s official website in which I interviewed players both past and present - Managed the team’s social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat); developed team’s online voice - Interacted regularly with players and coaches; developed ideas for future stories

Communication and Broadcasting Intern

Seattle Seahawks

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

- Published articles for seahawks.com - Ran training camp media room - Conducted and transcribed interviews with several players on the team, including Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse - Given locker room access which allowed me to build personal connections with players and staff - Compiled media clips every morning