Cameron Fields
Phone: 330-689-9373
E-mail: cgfwrites@gmail.com
Website: http://www.camerongfields.com
Twitter: @CameronFields_
Education
Ohio University/ E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, 2019
News and Information, Chinese and English Specialization
GPA: 3.89
Work Experience
Cleveland.com (Advance Ohio)
Freelancer (May 2019-present)
- Wrote two game stories on the OHSAA high school softball state tournament
- Wrote five game stories on the OHSAA high school baseball state tournament
- Interview Cleveland Indians players and manager Terry Francona for stories on the Indians
- Research story ideas and make contact with sources
Sixers Wire (USA TODAY Sports Media Group)
Contributor (September 2018-present)
- Write news and analysis articles on Philadelphia 76ers and their games
- Write news and analysis articles on NBA wire sites such as the Rockets and Thunder
- Write articles on how players are progressing through the season
- Wrote an article on how Joel Embiid was carrying the team’s offense to begin the season
- Wrote an article on Ben Simmons’ potential for development as a scorer
The Toledo Blade
Digital Intern (June 2018-July 2018)
- Wrote a feature on twin brothers Nick and Nate Holley who were pursuing their dream to make the Los Angeles Rams
- Wrote a feature on Toledo pro boxer DeAndre Ware, who is also a full-time firefighter
- Worked on The Blade’s web desk and helped edit and publish articles for the web.
- Occasionally worked The Blade’s social media and posted articles to Facebook and Twitter
The POST (August 2015-July 2018)
Sports Reporter
- During junior year, wrote game stories and features about the Ohio University football team, women’s basketball team and baseball team
- During junior year, wrote a feature on how guard Cierra Hooks looks to be Ohio’s next great player
- During junior year, wrote a feature on how safety Javon Hagan was stepping into leadership role for 2017-18 regular season
STACK Media
Editorial Intern (Summer 2016)
- Produced daily news content on a variety of sports topics for the web.
- Wrote feature stories on the possibility of dunking in the Olympics and former Division III basketball player Pat Dickert.
Affiliations
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Member — 2017-present
Skills
AP Style, Conversant in Mandarin Chinese, SoundCloud, Facebook Live, Content Managing Systems, Feature writing, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher)