Gregory Clay Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

 Write stories regarding personalities, issues, and human interest for Theundefeated.com, a website that explores the intersection of race, sports and culture. Conduct research to obtain factual information and work with editors and clients to shape the material so it can be published. Produce well-organized editorials that are provocative for Insidesources.com, a non-partisan news organization with politically-sophisticated readers that elevates debate with opinion, news, and analysis from policy and industry experts.  Provide commentary during occasional appearances on the podcast show The Square Circle, as well as a local Arlington, VA cable TV channel.  Appeared on the syndicated Geraldo talk show for discussions on the O.J. Simpson case, and contracted with Black Entertainment Television (BET) for occasional appearances on its weekly sports talk show, The Budweiser Sports Report.  Generated a steady stream of ideas for workforce-related stories for Bennetwork.com, a business and employment news website.  Appeared on Our Voices, a general public affairs show on BET. Provided spot commentary via telephone for St. Louis radio station KATZ's sports talk show.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

 Wrote commentaries and opinion articles, editing and proofreading daily copy for national newspaper clients within deadlines for publication. Made stylistic, structural, and grammatical corrections, as well as other substantive changes to content as needed. Assisted with the layout stages of editorial copy, deciding upon additional material needed to support a written piece. This included graphics, illustrations, charts and pictures that might help the reader to better understand a concept. Recognized sports-oriented breaking news and trends, and engaged the audience through frequent posts online, pieces in print and appearances in other media. Managed workflow and distribution/scheduling of content, and communicated effectively with new writers on the implementation of new policies and procedures.

Long Island, Ny

 Wrote headlines, feature stories, and commentaries on sports related topics for dissemination across multimedia platforms. Proofread and edited content for accuracy, spelling errors, and grammar, working evenings and weekends when necessary to meet deadlines. Contacted writers' sources and conducted online research to ensure that facts, dates, and statistics are accurate. Worked closely with writers, suggesting changes to enhance articles' readability, and ensuring that articles are written in accordance with the style guide. Understood what the audience needed and wanted each day of the week, and utilized the ability to see and produce socially sharable content consistently throughout the day.