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

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

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.