Jessica Lazo

jesslazo2017@gmail.com | Seattle, WA | +1 (562) 331-3309

Education

Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism Chicago, Illinois

Masters in Journalism Class of 2022 

Focus: Sports Media

  • GPA: 3.8

DePaul University, College of Communications Chicago, Illinois

Major: B.A. in Sports Communications Class of 2021 

Focus: Sports Journalism

  • GPA: 3.79

  • Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Professional Experience

Seattle Sounders FC Seattle, Washington

Digital Platforms Coordinator December 2022 – Current

  • Develop editorial content for SoundersFC.com as main Staff Writer for the club

  • Interview Sounders players, coaching staff, and key members of the club in a variety of settings including one-on-one interviews, press conferences and post-training media scrums

  • Update web creative assets through writing and publishing articles, uploading videos and creating landing pages when needed

  • Build and update mobile app experiences while creating and scheduling mobile app pushes for team events and content

  • Assist in maintaining, updating, and creating for Sounders and Tacoma Defiance social media accounts

Chicago Sky - WNBA Chicago, Illinois

PR & Communications Intern May 2022 – Current

  • Pitch, write and edit stories and content for the Chicago Sky's website and digital outlets

  • Assist in producing post-game notes and quotes for distribution to media syndications after every home and road game

  • Create on-brand visual and written posts across social channels to increase fan engagement and overall viewership

CAN-TV Chicago, Illinois

Multimedia Journalist March 2022 – June 2022

  • Wrote, shot and edited video packages for CAN-TV’s weekly show, “Chicago This Week.”

  • Served as an on-air personality during live-shots and anchoring within the sports segment of the show

  • Reported on personal and team interest stories throughout the Chicago area, incorporating elements of storytelling & game analysis

Big Ten Network+ (StudentU Program) Chicago, Illinois

Sports Analyst October 2021 – Current

  • Provided pre-game, in-game, and post-game commentaries for all Northwestern sporting events

  • Performed statistical research for both teams and individual players to enhance in-depth analysis for each game

  • Fulfilled any production needs, such as assisting camera crew and streamlining  optimal video coverage

Good Day DePaul Chicago, Illinois

Student Sports Anchor & Reporter January 2021 – June 2021

  • Worked closely with DePaul Athletics to develop comprehensive sports coverage

  • Wrote and delivered stories and highlight reels for all DePaul athletic programs

  • Researched and coordinated interviews while also shooting A-roll and B-roll video shots

Bleav Podcast Network Los Angeles, California

Podcast Host & Production Assistant September 2020 – April 2021

  • Hosted and produced the “Bleav in Women’s College Soccer” weekly podcast that featured interviews with athletes and sports experts as well as individual discourse 

  • Tracked audience ratings and advertisements across Bleav Network’s varied sports podcasts

  •  Produced strong content for diverse podcasts by planning launches, guest lists, and discussion topics.

Leadership and Activities

  • DePaul Women’s Soccer: Big East Quarterfinals (2018, 2019)

  • Association for Women in Sports Media: Member

Skills & Interests

  • Digital Asset and Content Management Solution: MediaBank

  • Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom and Audition

  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

  • CMS Platforms: Forge, SquareSpace, WordPress

Interests: Hiking, running, rollerblading, playing and watching soccer, writing, reading, CorePower Yoga