Created a daily newsletter that encompassed Chicago Fire Soccer Club
news on a local and national level, as well as provided a sampling of
I am an experienced communications and media
breaking news in MLS, the global soccer industry and global sports scene
specialist in the sports industry seeking a full-time   - Assisted in monitoring interviews between media and Chicago Fire first
position in the field of communications and media	team members
where I can apply my skills and achieve results.	- Created a SoundCloud page with Fire first team members reciting the
correct pronunciation of their first and last name to aide broadcasters and
media members with their reporting
- Re-designed an outdated Game Notes document via InDesign for the
upcoming season
- Brainstormed ideas for digital and social media content

ENGAGEMINT | SEPT. 2017 - MARCH 2018
FIND ME HERE: Sports Media Operations and Community Coordinator
Mobile: (757) 749-5856	- Assisted in creating promotional strategies for DePaul University Athletics
Email: samcobb1004@gmail.com	with a heavy focus on Men's basketball
Website: samscobb.weebly.com	- Created social media campaigns to increased engagement between DePaul
Athletics and DePaul students
- Created media kits and publicity materials for said athletes
- In charge of designing original social media content that would target
DePaul's desired audience

LW BRANDING | JAN. 2018 - JULY 2018
Public and Media Relations Manager
- Promoted to Public and Media Relations Manager following 3 months as
Associate
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS	- Managed the local and national promotion of LW Branding athletes through
individual storylines in traditional and digital applications
"Made a deep impression on [Chicago Fire Soccer Club].	- Created and executed public relations strategies for said clients including
Demonstrated poise, professionalism and positive energy."	developing media decks, pitching clients to local and national media, and
- Nelson Rodriguez, President & GM	working with clients to craft their pitch for media interviews
Chicago Fire Soccer Club	- Created and implemented content across social platforms, including
photography and video needs, as well as managing corporate newsletters
Associate Coordinator of Sports Public Relations
and Communications
-Assisted in creating brand strategies for professional athletes under
company CEO
-Developed quality content for social media, newsletters, and websites

SAMANTHA	- Transitioned from Intern to Assistant at the beginning of the 2019 MLS
Season
- Managed the press box and media credential process for all Chicago Fire

COBB	home games
- Handled traveling team requests including press box seating, credential
drop-off and pick-up
-Transcribed Head Coach Veljko Paunovic and various Fire players' pre- and SPORTS	post-match quotes for media and league usage
-Managed first team biographies on the Chicago Fire website, updating after
COMMUNICATION AND	each match
- Tasked with updating and submitting the game notes to the league 48
MEDIA ASSOCIATE	hours prior to every match
- Wrote and distributed press releases regarding first team International
Call-Ups and Academy Call-Ups
- Monitored local and national media coverage and created decks
highlighting media coverage over a certain period of time

Communications Intern

Communications Assistant

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Samantha Cobb

CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER CLUB