Marcus Nelson Email & Phone Number

Fort Lauderdale, Fl

I manage the college basketball content for CBS Sports’ flagship website and award-winning mobile App. I develop and implement the college basketball editorial direction of site, ensuring the vision and scope are consistent with the philosophy of CBS Sports while driving maximum traffic. • Manage team of six writers and two assistant editors• Coordinate content with CBS Sports, CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Radio• Direct video team to produce companion videos for planned… Show more I manage the college basketball content for CBS Sports’ flagship website and award-winning mobile App. I develop and implement the college basketball editorial direction of site, ensuring the vision and scope are consistent with the philosophy of CBS Sports while driving maximum traffic. • Manage team of six writers and two assistant editors• Coordinate content with CBS Sports, CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Radio• Direct video team to produce companion videos for planned content and breaking news• Gather analytics to gauge how content resonates with audience and adjust to follow trends• Make recommendations to social team to engage users across multiple platforms• Led the editorial implementation of “Longform” storytelling to CBSSports.com Show less

Boca Raton, Fla.

With a fresh approach to sports journalism, we have made coverage of college sports more comprehensive, using various platforms, including video, audio and interactivity.Responsibilities include:- Hands-on management of the OwlAccess.com editorial staff- Writing and reporting daily blog, articles, game coverage plus Facebook and Twitter updates- Daily updating of OwlAccess.com website, including coding stories, audio, video and special sections- Integrating… Show more With a fresh approach to sports journalism, we have made coverage of college sports more comprehensive, using various platforms, including video, audio and interactivity.Responsibilities include:- Hands-on management of the OwlAccess.com editorial staff- Writing and reporting daily blog, articles, game coverage plus Facebook and Twitter updates- Daily updating of OwlAccess.com website, including coding stories, audio, video and special sections- Integrating social media into all aspects of news and feature coverage- Developing and executing content strategies as a means to drive traffic and increase user engagement - Managing an aggressive, metrics-driven approach to programming sports news- Optimizing data presentation/reporting to drive traffic and repeat users- Managing the budget for all content- Identifying and recruiting writing and editing talent Show less

West Palm Beach, Fla.

As the Post’s first Florida Atlantic University beat writer, I reported on every aspect of the development and growth of the football program.• Broke almost every major FAU news story on the beat• Created the first college sports blog for PalmBeachPost.com• Was a frequent guest on ESPN Radio affiliate in West Palm Beach • Covered area colleges including local junior colleges, Division II and NAIA schools• Provided backup coverage for Marlins, Heat, Dolphins, Panthers… Show more As the Post’s first Florida Atlantic University beat writer, I reported on every aspect of the development and growth of the football program.• Broke almost every major FAU news story on the beat• Created the first college sports blog for PalmBeachPost.com• Was a frequent guest on ESPN Radio affiliate in West Palm Beach • Covered area colleges including local junior colleges, Division II and NAIA schools• Provided backup coverage for Marlins, Heat, Dolphins, Panthers, Fusion and Sol Show less

Boca Raton, Fla.

• Managed five-person staff for daily newspaper in Boca Raton, Fla.• Produced four-to-seven page sports section with emphasis on local sports • Was FAU beat writer as it prepared to start its football program

• Developed, daily content and editorial strategy for SportsLine’s odds and analysis website

Port Charlotte, Fla.

• Edited copy and designed pages for daily newspaper in Port Charlotte, Fla.