Spencer Lee
Buffalo, New York, United States-linkedin.com/in/spencerlee7
Summary
After 18 years as a journalist (print, radio, television), I have transitioned to a new career as a freelance
proofreader/copy editor and educator, specializing in English Language Arts and Media Technology. Also, after
5 seasons in AAA Football, 2 seasons in the Arena Football League, a 1-year stint in middle school, and a guest
coach in the XFL (2020), I am seeking a new opportunity to coach high school football in the Buffalo area.
Experience
Literacy Specialist
Global Concepts Charter School
Jan 2022 - Present (5 months +)
I work with struggling students to improve their reading and writing literacy, using specific, targeted,
evidence-based teaching strategies. I push into ELA classes to make sure those students do their
assigned work and show them how they can improve their writing skills in the process.
English Tutor
Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
Nov 2021 - Present (7 months +)
I tutor K-12 & AP English reading and writing remotely for students having issues with their studies. I
read their submitted essays and work with them for in one- to four-hour sessions at a time to give them
the extra help they need to improve and get better grades. My students and I discuss different CEDA
(Claim, Evidence, Details, Analysis) strategies and English/grammar concepts to improve their work
before they submit it.
Editor/Contributor
The Football Secrets
May 2021 - Present (1 year 1 month +)
I work with a well-known football coach who hosts a Youtube page with 25,000 followers. I produce his
monthly videos and contribute to his website with innovative football game-planning ideas I have picked
up in my time on the staffs of professional football teams.
Digital Reporter/Writer
JET 24/FOX 66/YourErie.com
Nov 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 2 months)
I tell visual stories in Western Pennsylvania, writing, voicing, shooting and editing for the No. 1 News
Team in Erie, PA. I add full AP style written feature articles to every piece I do, and film and produce
promotional videos for those stories from start-to-finish. My stories are consistently in the Top 3 to 5 at
the station in page views.
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Market Manager
2020 Companies
Jul 2020 - Oct 2020 (4 months)
Coordinated a campaign with NRG, an energy supplier based out of Texas. I would talk to people
everyday about their electric bill to see if I can get them a better rate of usage. I also convinced
managers of local Walmarts in the Erie area to allow us to be in prime locations of the sales floor, began
a partnership with a local college to recruit new employees and interviewed candidates to assemble my
team.
Morning Photograher/Editor
KSFY-TV
Jul 2018 - Jul 2020 (2 years 1 month)
I am a 2-time Emmy-nominated morning photographer for KSFY reporters, traveling to various
locations for breaking news or to preview upcoming events Eastern South Dakota, Northwest Iowa and
Southwest Minnesota. I help interview sources both with my reporter or alone; film footage for packages
and VOSOTs; set up on-location morning shows, single-handedly; and guide my morning reporter
through his or her location in ways that are visually compelling for the viewing audience.
Guest Coach
Houston Roughnecks
Jan 2020 - Jan 2020 (1 month)
For one week of XFL training camp, I studied alongside some of the greatest offensive minds in football
— including Run 'n' Shoot guru June Jones, 13-year NFL QB Chris Miller, 11-year NFL OL Dennis
McKnight, Air Raid/Run 'n' Shoot master A.J. Smith, and XFL MVP P.J. Walker. This team would go 5-0
before COVID-19 ended the 2020 season prematurely.
Football Offensive Coordinator
Sioux Falls Christian School
Apr 2019 - Nov 2019 (8 months)
Under the guidance of Head Coach Jared Smith, I took 7th and 8th graders, who had spent their initial
years of football learning a Power T run-heavy offense, and taught them the Air Raid playbook. By
the end of the season, the 7th grade team had accumulated a 3-2 record while throwing for more
completions, yards and touchdowns than any other middle school in the state of South Dakota.
President
Spencer Lee Videography
May 2013 - Jul 2018 (5 years 3 months)
I started my own videography company, negotiating contracts to produce original video content for
various art, theatre and sports businesses. I would reach out to clients, agree to terms, brainstorm
video ideas with them, and submit invoices upon completion of each project. In four-and-a-half years, I
earned over $50,000 as a side business, producing over 200 promotional videos and documentaries for
websites and social media.
Camera Operator
Mars Reel Media
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Oct 2017 - Jun 2018 (9 months)
Filmed the country's top high school basketball prospects to be promoted on social media and Mars
Reel website. Make connections with the athletes and their coaches. Follow teams during high school
and AAU seasons.
Video Tech/Camera Operator
Hughie's Event Production Services
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Set up cameras, switchers, cable, projectors and screens for live events around Cleveland, OH.
Directed camera operators for live events while operating switcher technology. Operated live camera for
numerous events such as fundraisers, corporate events and concerts. When there were no live events,
I spent eight hours a day in a warehouse, operating forklifts, pallet jacks and various machines.
Sports Anchor
CBS Radio Cleveland WNCX/ WKRK
Feb 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year 5 months)
Prepare sports newscasts every 20 minutes. Cut audio from live MLB and NBA games as well as coach
and player interviews. Post latest content on station website as well as Facebook and Twitter feeds.
Digital Producer
Cleveland Monsters
Dec 2015 - Aug 2016 (9 months)
Produced 25+ written articles and video features for the Calder Cup Champion Lake Erie Monsters.
Created multiple social media campaigns on multiple platforms to engage a rabid fanbase. Took the
initiative to create graphics, both still and animated, using look and feel elements suited for both teams.
Digital Producer/Social Media Coordinator
Cleveland Gladiators
Dec 2015 - Aug 2016 (9 months)
Produced 50+ written articles and 15 video features for the Cleveland Gladiators. Created multiple
social media campaigns on multiple platforms to engage a rabid fanbase. Took the initiative to create
graphics, both still and animated, using look and feel elements suited for both teams.
Executive Director
AAA Professional Football League Films
Dec 2014 - Jun 2015 (7 months)
I hired videographers in San Diego, Las Vegas and Phoenix to film football games for the inaugural
season of the upstart AAA Professional Football League. I negotiated freelance rates for members of
each crew and submitted invoices to payroll, then hand-delivered the funds to each videographer. I
did all of this while taking care of all of the video needs of the SoCal Coyotes, the fourth team in the
league. Finished a 25-minute documentary about the upstart AAA Professional Football League at the
conclusion of the season.
Assistant Coach/Digital Producer/Social Media Producer
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The SoCal Coyotes Non-Profit Sports Leadership Organization
Jun 2013 - Jun 2015 (2 years 1 month)
This team played two seasons per year (spring and fall). I acted as digital media specialist and an
assistant coach (Quality Control). Made NFL Films-like game recaps after every game. Produced
promotional advertising for both broadcast and social media platforms. Created game film for coaches
and players for every game. Edited highlight films that were viewed by AFL, CFL and NFL teams
throughout the country. Also served as a social media contributor, growing a fanbase from 2,500 to
11,500 fans in only 18 months.
Scout Video Coordinator
Los Angeles KISS Arena Football Team
Jan 2014 - Jul 2014 (7 months)
Responsible for filming each game and creating DVDs for AFL Hall of Famer Bob McMillen's archive.
Created football game film to help scouts and coaches evaluate their team upcoming opponents.
Managed two interns who rounded out my film department. Also worked for the creative department
to film and edit additional marketing videos. Created individual highlight films for AFL, NFL and CFL
scouts.
Manager of Video Production
Santa Monica Mirror
Mar 2011 - May 2013 (2 years 3 months)
Responsible for producing over 20 online news shows a week in California and Florida. Managed
other video reporters while still producing content and anchoring specific shows. Trained reporters
to use a modern style for news packages while setting an example with my own stories. Put together
over 300 news, sports, entertainment and commercial videos during tenure. Acted as News Director,
Videographer, Graphics Editor and Sports Anchor of the newscasts.
Student Tracker/Family Support
Owens Educational Services
Dec 2009 - Feb 2011 (1 year 3 months)
I worked with the Department of Health and Human Services of the State of Nebraska to help wards
of the state (Ages 18 and under) make better lives for themselves. I counseled them to stay in school,
worked with them to help build their family relationships in the home and helped them gain employment
to teach them the importance of accountability.
Sports Writer
Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan
Dec 2003 - Mar 2010 (6 years 4 months)
At 16 years old, I entered the world of journalism, attacking the local sports beat in Northeast Nebraska
and Southeast South Dakota. I covered high school and college sports, attacking leads and generating
quality content weekly. Once I entered college, I still covered local Nebraska teams as they entered and
won state championships in Lincoln, Neb.
Education
Central State University
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Bachelor's degree, Education — Intervention Specialist
May 2021 - Aug 2023
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor's degree, Broadcast Journalism
2005 - 2009
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Run 'n' Shoot Offensive Football Coach - http://runandshootcertified.com/
Dignity for All Students Act - New York State Education Department
Child Abuse Identification & Reporting - New York State Education Department
Safe Schools Against Violence in Education - New York State Education
Department
Skills
Video Production • Coaching • Social Media • Brand Management • Theatre • English writing •
English Teaching • Proofreading • Copy Editing
Honors & Awards
Dean's List - Central State University
May 2022
Maintained a 4.0 GPA in Educational Studies (Intervention Specialist) with 18 credit hours.
Nominee - Upper Midwest Regional Emmy® Chapter, The National Academy of
Television Arts & Sciences
2019
Two categories:
Newscast Daytime—Area flooding in March.
Newscast Evening—Blizzard in April.
Nominee - Los Angeles Ovation Awards
Sep 2014
Video/Projection Design: Pray to Ball
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