James Leo Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Wrote and distributed a daily Minor League Report for broadcasters and members of the working media• Responsible for the hitters page in pre-game notes and for post-game notes following each Reds home game• Assisted with writing bios for each of the Reds’ 21 selections in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft• Supplemented the full-time PR staff on the road with unique notes for use in the next day’s pre-game notes• Constructed player bios for 10 non-roster invitees that were featured in the 2024 Reds media guide• Utilized Stathead, StatsPass, MLB Research Tool, and Statcast to proof and contribute to several sections of the team’s media guide• Built out and distributed statpacks, game notes, lineup sheets, rosters, and printing requests to home/visiting television and radio broadcasts booths• Compiled daily press clips for circulation within the organization

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

• Contributed to daily baseball information supplements, including game notes, post-game notes, press releases, and stat packs• Supported the PR Assistant by activating, printing, and delivering credentials using MLB’s credentialing site• Assisted with writing and editing the Postseason media guide• Contributed to MLB Draft coverage and research• Served as the press-box announcer for 15 Orioles home games• Created content for Birdland Insider, the team’s MLB.com blog• Distributed gameday materials to broadcasters and working media• Maintained the press box on game days by updating the daily media schedule and seating chart• Monitored press clips and media coverage and compiled a daily coverage report for front-office executives

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

--Use StatsPass and MLB Research Tool to provide statistics to producers and broadcasters for use in the TV broadcast--Update producers on defensive changes and pinch runners/hitters--Assist broadcasters if any problems arise during the program

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Research stats and communicate to broadcast team and Pirates content team during games• Write recaps for games for future This Day in Pirates History placements• Proofread game notes and assist in updating other parts of the notes with new ideas• Delivery of all gameday material to various members of the media and broadcasters

Pittsburgh, Pa

● Assist in the development + implementation of new content ideas● Prepare features on players, coaches and staff for website + printed publications● Write articles highlighting community, marketing, partnership + youth and amateur hockeyinitiatives of the Penguins organization● Assist with transcripts, proofing, story + social media content

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

● Update the 2021 Media Guide with player pictures, bios, and recent statistics● Compile and edit clips for use in highlight reels on socials● Record and transcribe quotes after each game and practice● Prepare/update sections of game notes for each match

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

● Wrote and edited news stories, feature articles and assisted with press releases● Served as an “in-house” writer, staying up to date on news surrounding the professional team● Interviewed players and coaches, and transcribed quotes after games, practices and pressconferences● Edited video of player interviews for subsequent release to social media platforms

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

● Draft and finalize over 30 print articles focused on Duquesne Athletics● Interview Duquesne coaches and players for feature articles● Assist with copy-editing each week

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

● Provided play-by-play commentary for each Duquesne volleyball home match.● Researched useful statistics and storylines to liven up the broadcast.