Mason Williams
Sportswriter | Storyteller | Reporter
ABOUT
I'm currently a free agent sportswriter. Most recently, I covered the Orlando Magic full-time on Sports Illustrated as a Tier 1 media member. I am a member of the Professional Basketball Writers Association.
Previously, I spent a year in the USA Basketball Writing Program, and during my time at Indiana University as an undergraduate student, I contributed to multiple outlets over the years: TheHoosier.com, who at the time was a subsidiary of Rivals; The Hoosier Network and Indiana University Student Television, two separate student-run and university-funded student media organizations; and have further experience in freelance/contracted roles with the Atlanta Dream and NBC Sports.
I graduated from the best sports media program in the country, IU's Media School, with a BA in media with a concentration in sports journalism in May 2024. Born and raised a Hoosier, I am proud of my education and upbringing.
A sportswriter by trade, I love to talk to people. Why? Because people tell stories, and I love to tell stories.
I'm in pursuit of my next opportunity to do that.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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I'm well-versed in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, and I have a strong understanding and usage of AP Style.
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I am adept at identifying compelling, newsworthy stories and can conduct interviews in all settings. I can shoot and edit basic photo and video for editorial use.
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During my first season of NBA coverage, I attended and reported on every single Magic home game, practice and shootaround, as well as attended team and player-led community events and traveled for road coverage throughout the season.
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In college, I covered Indiana University baseball, men's & women's basketball, and football, as well as summer and year-round recruiting. I covered 150+ games on location, both home and away, spread over three years as an undergrad student reporter.
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I have experience with all forms of media production – daily & feature writing, broadcast, audio (radio and podcast), design, etc.
WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2024–May 2025
Orlando Magic beat reporter
On Sports Illustrated
Author Profile | Best stories from the season
Orlando, Fla., full-time
February 2024 – January 2025
Profiles writer
USA Basketball Writing Program
Click here to read all of my work with USA Basketball.
Remote (Colorado Springs, Co., USA), internship
Senior Writer, Interim Managing Editor (prev. Staff Writer)
TheHoosier.com (a then-subsidiary of Rivals.com)
Bloomington, Ind., seasonal
May 2022 – May 2024
January 2023 – April 2024
Beat reporter and feature writer
The Hoosier Network
Bloomington, Ind., seasonal
Other experience: NBC Sports, Atlanta Dream, IUSTV, NBA reporting class
EDUCATION
2021 – 2024
Indiana University
Bachelor's Degree in Media
Concentration in Sports Journalism
Bloomington, Ind.
(2020-21 academic year at IU Kokomo)
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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One of 10 students selected for admittance to an NBA reporting class taught by Mike Wells, a former sportswriter for ESPN, the AP and multiple other stops. During the class, we covered the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, among other opportunities.
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Covered multiple WNBA games as a freelance writer for the Atlanta Dream in Indianapolis & Chicago.
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Awarded the Bob Jenkins Memorial Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year.
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I joined the PBWA in 2024-25 as per recommendation from current members. During college, I was a member of the USBWA, FWAA and NCBWA.
CONTACT
Email masonman2442@gmail.com
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