Ben Gottschalk Email & Phone Number

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

As the Team Reporter for the Massachusetts Pirates, I am responsible for crafting a variety of engaging and informative content that brings the team's story to life. My role encompasses the following key activities:Feature Stories:- I write in-depth feature articles that highlight the personal stories, achievements, and unique backgrounds of our players and staff, providing fans with a deeper connection to the team.Game Coverage:- I provide comprehensive game coverage, including pre-game previews, live updates, post-game analysis, and player interviews. My game stories capture the excitement and nuances of each match, ensuring our fans are well-informed and engaged.Player Signings:- I cover recent player signings, offering detailed profiles and insights into how new players will impact the team. This includes writing announcements and providing background information on the new recruits.Team News:- I keep our fans updated with regular news stories about team activities, events, and community involvement. This includes writing articles on practices, training camps, and other team-related happenings.Collaboration and Teamwork:- I collaborate closely with coaches, players, and other staff members to gather information and insights for my stories. This teamwork ensures that the content is accurate, up-to-date, and reflective of the team’s spirit.Adaptability:- My role requires adaptability to cover breaking news and events as they happen, ensuring that the most current and relevant information is available to our fans.Through these responsibilities, I strive to foster a strong connection between the Massachusetts Pirates and our fans, bringing them closer to the action and the people behind the team.

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

I specialize in creating engaging feature stories for the Pirates website and providing detailed game coverage articles. My role involves interviewing employees, players, and coaches to capture compelling insights. Additionally, I handle media relations tasks such as credentialing employees and media members for game days, guiding them to the right places, and ensuring they have all the necessary information for their coverage. In addition to my core responsibilities in story writing and media relations, I bring expertise in a range of supplementary tasks within the sports industry. This includes collaborating on content creation initiatives, nurturing relationships with media professionals, providing statistical support, and contributing to event coordination efforts.

Pitch and develop opinion pieces and listicles for LWOSports on trending NBA and NHL topics for digital distribution and use SEO practices to gain traffic.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

During my internship, I extensively covered Duquesne University's athletic events, focusing primarily on Men’s and Women’s basketball. This involved attending games, conducting interviews with players and coaches, and subsequently crafting engaging stories based on my observations. Additionally, I also provided coverage for WPIAL high school basketball and Penguins Cup high school hockey.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

During my role, I engaged in thorough research, created compelling narratives, and met stringent deadlines. My coverage spanned a diverse array of sports, encompassing both collegiate and national levels, including Duquesne Women’s Lacrosse, Duquesne Women’s Volleyball, Duquesne Women’s Basketball, the Men’s NCAA tournament, and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

During my internship as a team reporter for the Pittsburgh Penguins, my responsibilities involved attending practices and games, conducting interviews with players and fans, transcribing interviews, and crafting compelling stories for the Penguins website as well as the Penguins monthly print magazine.

Westford, Massachusetts, United States

Developed Marketing plan for selling application of AI ability to recordings. Created sales brochure and multimedia presentation for potential clients. Edited multiple sales videos to appeal to various target audiences. Captured video and photos to use in sales promotions. Compiled a list of new customers and future sales. Curated a list of rival AI companies to compare strengths and capabilities. Created and printed corporate branding and business cards. Used in depth video editing to facilitate understanding of AI use in sports.