Cooper Bates

Experience

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  Stetson University

  Aug 2020 - May 2022

  Stetson Men's Basketball Manager

  - Coordinated daily practice and gameday operations such as film, laundry and equipment management- Assisted the coaching staff with daily workouts and drills- Managed logistics such as equipment, food catering and team accommodations for 10 road games- Facilitated the arrangement of pre- and post-game meals for players and coaches

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  ESPN

  Jan 2023 - now

  Sports Writer

  - Develop sports-related content including recaps, previews and feature articles about UF athletics, local high school sports and professional teams in Florida- Provide coverage of the Florida Gators’ men’s and women’s golf teams

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  Orange & Blue Sports Network

  Nov 2023 - now

  Broadcaster

  - Co-host weekly episodes of the Gator Men's Basketball Podcast to give opinions on the latest events in Florida Gators basketball- Facilitate the technical production of Orange & Blue Sports Network broadcasts on YouTube to create a proper listening experience for the audience- Serve as color commentator on broadcasts when needed to support the play-by-play announcer and present an analysis of the game to listeners

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  WUFT News

  Jan 2024 - now

  Multimedia Reporter

  - Produce bi-weekly local news stories for WUFT News with multimedia elements such as pictures, audio, video and/or data visualization to enhance reader engagement- Perform research for each article and conduct both online and in-person interviews to add diverse perspectives and quotes to each story- Deliver coverage across various beats including sports, business and legal affairs in Alachua County to gain experience in different reporting environments