Nathanial Varda
Videographer And Reporter
Chicago
Summary
Senior journalism student at Loyola University Chicago with a strong focus on sports writing, currently serving as a Staff Writer for The Loyola Phoenix. Experience includes crafting game recaps and athlete features for various Loyola teams, including Cross Country, Track and Field, Men’s Golf, and Women’s Volleyball. Engaged with Ramblers Sports Locker to produce video recaps and segments on collegiate and professional sporting events. More experience comes from working as a videographer for Edgewater Castle Football Club filming live sporting events and editing videos for the club. My diverse portfolio encompasses breaking news columns, opinion pieces, feature stories game recaps showcasing a deep passion for sports journalism across digital and print media and video production and editing across many platforms.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Sports Writer
The Loyola Phoenix
08.2024 - Current
- Written over 30 game recaps and feature articles for The Loyola Phoenix Sports section, all of which can be read from the link below.
- https://loyolaphoenix.com/author/nvarda/
Videogrpaher Intern
Edgewater Castle Football Club
05.2025 - Current
- Worked as the primary on-field videographer, filming both highlights and the team's live stream, and as the primary video editor, creating content for the team website and social media.
Shift Manager
Jersey Mike’s
01.2021 - Current
- It was my first job, and I have worked on and off for four years. I learned leadership skills as a manager, as well as how to deal with consumers, work with others, and manage a list of tasks.
Sports Broadcast Reporter
Rambler Sports Locker
01.2025 - Current
I worked in the active segment, writing and as on-air talent. I filmed and edited Loyola Chicago game footage for the show's weekly episodes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Journalism, focus in Video and Digital Media
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois 05.2001 -
Immaculate High School
Danbury, Connecticut01.2022
Skills
- Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Proficiency in Adobe Products
- Interview Skills
- AP Style Writing and Editing
- Broadcast Newswriting
- Videography
- Video Editing
- Social Media Content Creation
- Deadline Management
- Sports Reporting
- Fact-checking
- On Camera Skills
Accomplishments
- Scouting America, 2021
Eagle Scout
Timeline
Videogrpaher Intern
Edgewater Castle Football Club
05.2025 - Current
Sports Broadcast Reporter
Rambler Sports Locker
01.2025 - Current
Staff Sports Writer
The Loyola Phoenix
08.2024 - Current
Shift Manager
Jersey Mike’s
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Journalism, focus in Video and Digital Media
Loyola University Chicago
05.2001 -
Immaculate High School
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