top of page

Matt Craig

IMG_5156.jpg
Screen Shot 2017-08-06 at 7.13.31 PM.png
IMG_3163.PNG
Screen Shot 2017-03-20 at 5.42.02 PM.png
Symbol-New-York-Times.png
The New York Times
News Assistant | March 2020 - Present

• Tracking comprehensive case data of COVID-19 spread
• Investigating virus outbreak clusters in congregate settings

Washington-Post-logo-abbreviated.png
The Voice of
the Hero
Washington Post | August 4, 2020

As the world changes, so will the voice of the hero. Where does that leave Nolan North?

esquire-logo-png-transparent.png
Agilo e Oilo
Esquire | July 16, 2020

We Asked 15 Laid-Off Restaurant Workers for Their Go-To Homestyle Recipes

the-orange-county-register-logo.png
OC Register
Freelance Reporter | Winter 2020

• Fill-in game coverage of USC and UCLA, plus HS football playoffs

•  Covered Scott Brooks jersey retirement at UC Irvine

bill%20sproat%2040_edited.jpg
The Ballad of
Wild Bill
SB Nation | March 2, 2020

Bill Sproat was the most recognizable fan at Smith Spectrum. If only life was as carefree as he made it seem.

BT_NMSU_cover.PNG
Basketball Times
Magazine
Contributing Writer | 2018 - Present

• Tracking comprehensive case data of COVID-19 spread
• Investigating virus outbreak clusters in congregate settings

1_rr7PRvCb-vpNO2CWhUw0rg.png
On the all-consuming, unrewarding addiction of Olympic Weightlifting
Masters Thesis | June 2019

A longform story about one Olympic hopeful, who has dedicated his entire life to a pursuit which offers little in return

medill-default.jpg
Northwestern U
Medill MSJ Program | 2018-2019

• Reported on politics, stand-up comedy and the independent film community in Chicago for the Medill News Service

220px-TA_logo.png
The Athletic
Contributing Writer, Social Media Manager | 2017-2018

• Wrote 70+ articles as the site’s lead mid-major writer

• Wrote daily coverage from 2018 MVC, SEC and NCAA Tournament

• Grew @TheAthleticCBB Twitter from 0 followers to over 13,000. Produced content and set publishing schedule

PGALogo.png
Turner Sports
PGA.com Digital Editorial Intern | 2016-2017

• Performed website operations, wrote editorial content and handled social media promotion for @PGA, including on-site from 2016 PGA Championship
• Produced a video feature on John Daly which aired during live coverage of 2016 PGA Championship

1042px-NCAA_logo.svg.png
NCAA Social/Digital
Digital Content Producer | 2016-2017

• Created social media video and graphic content for @MarchMadness

• Served as UCONN’s embedded social media reporter for @NCAAWBB during 2016 Women’s Final Four in Indianapolis
• Operated live blog for March Madness Live application during 2017
NCAA Tournament

ball-state-sports-link-ball-state-sports
Ball State Sports Link
Storyteller, On-Air Talent | 2014-2018

• Named Indiana Association of Student Broadcasters videographer of the year
• Appeared on ESPN 3 as lead analyst for Ball State Men’s basketball

• Production crew for 40+ live remote broadcasts on ESPN 3
• Pitched and produced in-depth video profiles of Ball State athletes • Served as executive producer for award-winning Ball State Men’s basketball all-access show - 4 regional student Emmy nominations, 2 wins, 3 SVG College Sports Summit nominations

bottom of page