Shane Thomas
Award-Winning Sportswriter
- Role
- Sports Reporter at Valdosta Daily Times
- Location
- Valdosta, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shane Thomas
I am an award-winning journalist with 10 years of experience covering high school…
Experience
Sports Reporter
Aug 2025 — Present · Valdosta, GA, US
Delivered comprehensive coverage of Valdosta High School and Valdosta State University athletics through game stories, features, and enterprise reporting across print and digital platforms.• Provided clear and accurate reporting on Valdosta City Schools Board of Education meetings, policies, and community impact.• Reported on local news and community events to keep readers informed on key developments in the city.• Wrote, edited, and filed stories under tight deadlines while upholding accuracy and AP style standards.• Cultivated strong relationships with coaches, athletes, administrators, and community sources to uncover compelling storylines.• Captured high-quality photographs to enhance audience reach and engagement.• Collaborated with editors and designers to shape story presentation and strengthen overall coverage.
Education
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
2011 — 2015
GMC - Georgia Military College
None, General Studies
2007 — 2010
Skills
- Journalism
- Freelance Writing
- Social Media
- Editing
- Sports Writing
- Photojournalism
- Creative Writing
- Ap Style
- Feature Articles
- Storytelling
- Blogging
- Copy Editing
- News Writing
- Newspapers
- Customer Service
- Online Journalism
- Editorial
- Basketball
- Athletic Footwear
- Customer Satisfaction
- Interviews
- Fiction Writing
- Creative Nonfiction Writing
- Writing
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