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Jonathon Bruner

@jonathonbruner

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Sports editor and journalist producing ethical, fast-paced multimedia stories.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a fast-paced sports newsroom where I can lead coverage, write and edit at a high standard, and expand multimedia storytelling. I want a team that values ethical journalism, growth feedback, and community connection.

I’m a sports journalist and editor focused on producing reliable, ethical storytelling under tight deadlines. I bring a strong sports communication foundation, including a 4.0 GPA and a double major in Sports Journalism and Sports Communication.

In newsroom leadership roles, I’ve written and produced 4–6 pieces daily while managing multiple projects at once. As Kentucky Kernel Sports Editor, I led a growing 40+ person staff, coached writers through one-on-one meetings, and edited work across all experience levels—while staying responsive to advisor feedback and maintaining high-quality output (100+ pieces on deadline).

I also build audience and coverage through multimedia and community engagement, creating stand-ups, podcast-style game breakdowns, and social content for Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m comfortable reporting live from games, gathering information from sources, handling ethical and personal conflicts with integrity, and marketing the outlet at events like career fairs and speaking visits.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cashier

Current

Meijer

May 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Provided daily customer service by engaging with new customers and teammates, assessing customer needs to deliver a satisfactory experience. De-escalated conflicts to productive solutions, managed multiple responsibilities at once, and met assigned performance metrics.

Customer Service Multitasking Performance Metrics Customer Retention

Bat Cats Central Intern

Bat Cats Central

Jan 2026 - May 2026 (4 months)

Partnered with a 10+ year journalism veteran to improve writing through meetings and feedback. Marketed a subscriber-based website, worked with confidential sources, and helped plan and deliver coverage as part of a team workflow.

Subscriber Marketing Source Interviewing Confidentiality Team Collaboration

Kentucky Kernel Sports Editor

Kentucky Kernel

Apr 2025 - May 2026 (1 year 1 month)

Produced and edited 100+ high-quality sports stories under tight deadlines, writing 4–6 pieces daily while managing multiple concurrent projects. Led a growing staff of 40+ people, implemented feedback from advisors, and created multimedia and social content to grow engagement.

Sports Journalism Editorial Leadership Staff Management Content Editing Deadline Writing Multimedia Production Social Media Content Live Game Reporting Source Interviewing

Assistant Sports Editor

Kentucky Kernel

Aug 2024 - Apr 2025 (8 months)

Assisted the lead editor in efficiently running the sports newsroom and supported team operations. Built relationships through networking and helped solve problems that arose during newsroom coverage.

Editorial Assistance Team Coordination Problem Solving Relationship Building Sports Reporting Support Workflow Support Communication

Sports Reporter

Kentucky Kernel

Feb 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Served as Kentucky Baseball Beat Leader and Football Beat Reporter, regularly producing game recaps, profiles, and features. Covered multiple sports including men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball, softball, women’s tennis, and volleyball.

Game Recaps Feature Writing Multi Sport Deadline Writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Arts, Sports Journalism; Sports Communication

Activities and societies: Kentucky Press Association (2026) 3rd place Best Sports Story; typing speeds 70+ WPM; Microsoft Office Specialist—Associate.

Double major in Sports Journalism and Sports Communication at the University of Kentucky; earned a 4.0 GPA.