- Enjoy participating in pick-up basketball
- Martial Arts
- Reading
- Music
Owen Jury
Wildwood
Summary
Dynamic sports writer with a proven track record at Sports Illustrated, adept at delivering compelling articles through strong writing and game analysis. Skilled in deadline management and ethical journalism, I engage audiences by leveraging social media and providing insightful commentary on emerging trends and statistics.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Writer
Sports Illustrated
Columbia, MO
10.2025 - Current
- Researched and wrote engaging articles on various sports topics for digital publication.
- Collaborated with editors to refine content and ensure adherence to editorial guidelines.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote articles and engage with readers effectively.
- Analyzed game statistics and trends to provide informed commentary in articles.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of sports news, ensuring timely coverage of current events.
Sports Writer
The Maneater
Columbia, MO
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted interviews with athletes and coaches to gather insights and quotes for articles.
- Assisted in brainstorming session for article ideas, contributing creative solutions regularly.
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
NBA Draft Scout
Substack
Wildwood, MO
04.2025 - Current
- Evaluated content submissions to ensure alignment with community guidelines and quality standards.
- Conducted research on emerging trends to inform editorial decisions and content strategy.
- Facilitated communication between writers and audience to foster community engagement.
- Analyzed hundreds of prospects and properly vocalized their NBA projections in both written and spoken form
Food Runner
Salt And Smoke
Ellisville, MO
03.2024 - Current
- Delivered food promptly to tables, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline order fulfillment processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area during service hours.
- Assisted servers in managing guest requests and special dietary needs efficiently.
- Monitored inventory levels for supplies, notifying management of shortages.
- Trained new food runners on service standards and operational procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
Wildwood, MO05-2025
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
Wildwood, MO05-2025
Skills
- Strong writing skills
- Deadline management
- Editing and proofreading
- Sports reporting
- Game analysis
- Ethical journalism
- Statistical analytics
Interests
Timeline
Sports Writer
Sports Illustrated
10.2025 - Current
Sports Writer
The Maneater
08.2025 - Current
NBA Draft Scout
Substack
04.2025 - Current
Food Runner
Salt And Smoke
03.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School