Who I Am: I’m a sports media professional and storyteller with a background in journalism, content creation, and team leadership. I recently graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Media & Professional Communications, and I specialize in creating engaging, accurate, and timely sports content across multiple platforms. What I’ve Done: Sports Editor, The Pitt News Led a team of 20 writers, managing coverage across multiple sports while editing and publishing content under tight deadlines. I also grew the publication’s social media presence and personally wrote over 180 articles. Staff Writer, Inside Pitt (Sports Illustrated affiliate) Covered live sporting events, wrote previews and recaps, and incorporated interviews with players and coaches to deliver insightful, timely stories. Writer & Editor, Pitt Magazine Produced feature-style, narrative-driven content highlighting people and programs, focusing on storytelling and audience engagement. Teaching Assistant (Media Literacy) Developed lesson materials, led discussions, and helped others understand media critically—strengthening my communication and leadership skills. Content Creator (Multimedia) Produced videos, podcasts, and social media content, giving me a well-rounded skill set beyond writing. What Makes Me Stand Out: High-volume, high-quality output — over 180 published articles Leadership experience early in my career — managed a large writing staff and editorial process Versatility — experienced in features, breaking news, game coverage, columns, and multimedia Strong storytelling ability — especially in human-interest and feature pieces Digital growth mindset — helped increase social media engagement and audience reach Proven ability under pressure — consistent performance in deadline-driven environments

Matthew Scabilloni

Who I Am: I’m a sports media professional and storyteller with a background in journalism, content creation, and team leadership. I recently graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Media & Professional Communications, and I specialize in creating engaging, accurate, and timely sports content across multiple platforms. What I’ve Done: Sports Editor, The Pitt News Led a team of 20 writers, managing coverage across multiple sports while editing and publishing content under tight deadlines. I also grew the publication’s social media presence and personally wrote over 180 articles. Staff Writer, Inside Pitt (Sports Illustrated affiliate) Covered live sporting events, wrote previews and recaps, and incorporated interviews with players and coaches to deliver insightful, timely stories. Writer & Editor, Pitt Magazine Produced feature-style, narrative-driven content highlighting people and programs, focusing on storytelling and audience engagement. Teaching Assistant (Media Literacy) Developed lesson materials, led discussions, and helped others understand media critically—strengthening my communication and leadership skills. Content Creator (Multimedia) Produced videos, podcasts, and social media content, giving me a well-rounded skill set beyond writing. What Makes Me Stand Out: High-volume, high-quality output — over 180 published articles Leadership experience early in my career — managed a large writing staff and editorial process Versatility — experienced in features, breaking news, game coverage, columns, and multimedia Strong storytelling ability — especially in human-interest and feature pieces Digital growth mindset — helped increase social media engagement and audience reach Proven ability under pressure — consistent performance in deadline-driven environments

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Who I Am:

I’m a sports media professional and storyteller with a background in journalism, content creation, and team leadership. I recently graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Media & Professional Communications, and I specialize in creating engaging, accurate, and timely sports content across multiple platforms.

What I’ve Done:

Sports Editor, The Pitt News
Led a team of 20 writers, managing coverage across multiple sports while editing and publishing content under tight deadlines. I also grew the publication’s social media presence and personally wrote over 180 articles.

Staff Writer, Inside Pitt (Sports Illustrated affiliate)
Covered live sporting events, wrote previews and recaps, and incorporated interviews with players and coaches to deliver insightful, timely stories.

Writer & Editor, Pitt Magazine
Produced feature-style, narrative-driven content highlighting people and programs, focusing on storytelling and audience engagement.

Teaching Assistant (Media Literacy)
Developed lesson materials, led discussions, and helped others understand media critically—strengthening my communication and leadership skills.

Content Creator (Multimedia)
Produced videos, podcasts, and social media content, giving me a well-rounded skill set beyond writing.

What Makes Me Stand Out:

High-volume, high-quality output — over 180 published articles
Leadership experience early in my career — managed a large writing staff and editorial process

Versatility — experienced in features, breaking news, game coverage, columns, and multimedia

Strong storytelling ability — especially in human-interest and feature pieces

Digital growth mindset — helped increase social media engagement and audience reach

Proven ability under pressure — consistent performance in deadline-driven environments

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sports Editor at The Pitt News
August 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Recruited and onboarded student writers, expanding the sports desk's coverage across 20 writers; edited and finalized 15 articles for publication under deadlines; led writers through reporting, interviewing, and production processes; contributed to the growth of the desk's Instagram presence by adding 500+ followers to the account.
Intern Staff Writer at Inside Pitt (Sports Illustrated)
August 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Wrote game previews, recaps, and analytical takeaways; developed SEO-optimized headlines with editors; covered live sporting events and meetings under strict deadlines while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of content.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at University of Pittsburgh
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026

Qualifications

Sports Studies
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet