ANNA WATSON
Content Creator, Graphic Designer & PR Professional
It's Nice to Meet You!
Hi! My name is Anna, it's nice to meet you! I grew up in Coatesville, PA, a suburb 40 miles west of Philadelphia. I attended Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and graduated in May 2023 with a B.A. in Media and Journalism and a minor in Studio Art, with a graphic design focus. I am an ambitious, creative, and passionate individual who thrives in social environments. In my free time, I enjoy beauty and fashion, playing piano and guitar, rooting on the Phillies, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Growing up, sports were constantly around me. As the oldest of five with four younger brothers, I tagged along with my parents to my brothers' baseball, basketball, and hockey games. I was always there on the sidelines, fixated on every play. I grew up as a die-hard Philadelphia sports fan, and this passion led me to pursue a career in sports media.
As a young professional with a background in journalism, I strive to tell inspirational stories that make a difference in the community. My strong writing skills, combined with visually appealing content creation, engage the intended audience and increase brand awareness. I excel in other forms of strategic communication, including public relations, marketing, social media, branding, graphic design, and photography. My background in sports has propelled me to create genuine connections and cultivate personal relationships while exploring other interests in entertainment, pop culture, film, and influencer marketing. I am a dynamic leader, motivated to execute growth in my craft and achieve greatness in all that I do.
Heading into college, my goal was to one day work for the Philadelphia Phillies organization. I remained dedicated to this aspiration all four years at Bloomsburg, immersing myself fully in student media organizations and internships.
Today, I am extremely proud and humbled to have achieved my goal, as I recently completed my first full season in Minor League Baseball, as a PR/Social Media intern for the Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies Double-A affiliate). This experience was a dream come true, as I earned valuable knowledge in public relations, social media marketing, journalism, and graphic design.
This internship gave me a front-row seat covering Phillies prospects as they develop through the farm system. Additionally, I gained an in-depth understanding of the sports business as a whole, prioritizing the fan experience. Some of my favorite memories at the Fightin Phils are: singing 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame,' performing the National Anthem, hosting the kids' party, and covering top Phillies prospects, Aidan Miller, Justin Crawford, and Brandon Marsh's rehab.
Professional Experience
College Experience
As a journalist, I have experience in storytelling both digitally and in print. My senior year of college, I was the Editor-In-Chief of Bloomsburg's student newspaper, The Voice, as well as a Sports Intern for Bloomsburg’s local paper, the Press Enterprise. I began writing for The Voice my freshman year as a staff writer for the sports section. I continued this for three years and have over 40 articles to my name. In the summers of 2021 and 2022, I was a Phillies Blogger for Philadelphia Sports Nation, a sports media website that provides updates on the latest Philly sports news. In my spare time, I volunteered to help run the Bloomsburg Catholic Campus Ministry Instagram account.
In my final semester, I took a four credit Magazine Editing and Production class. Over four months, we produced our very own Bloomsburg Community Magazine, The Bridge. The publication featured stories about local businesses, events, documents, and people who made an impact on the surrounding community. Additionally, during my junior year I took a Sports Journalism Workshop, where myself and three classmates covered the BU baseball team for an entire semester. I value both of these experiences as they not only improved my own journalism, but also emphasized the importance of teamwork in the industry. My degree has also provided me knowledge in emerging media, social media tactics, SEO, graphic design, photography, video editing, podcasting, advertising, and analytics. With this unique background, I strive to bring captivating, innovative, and creative direction to a top company in need.