CLAYTON J. SAYFIE
Social Media Correspondent, Sports Reporter
Bachelor's Degree in Communication from Hope College, experienced with a demonstrated history of working in the sports industry. Skilled in creative social media and marketing strategy, and writing and reporting.
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The purpose of this portfolio is to provide samples of my work that demonstrate the skills and experience I have in the sports industry.
ABOUT
Clayton J. Sayfie
Clayton Sayfie is a sports journalist and social media manager for TheWolverine.com, On3 Sports' Michigan fan site. He reports on the Wolverines, writes columns, podcasts and is the lead for the site's social media accounts. A Michigan native and the son of a U-M graduate, he has followed and had a deep passion for the Maize and Blue his entire life. He previously worked for the NFL, serving as a social media live content correspondent. Clayton is a graduate of Hope College, where he worked as a sports information intern for the football team, commentated athletics events and hosted a sports talk radio show.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Social Media Live Content Correspondent, NFL
Work with league and club social teams at events and games, while capturing content for various digital platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, Websites, etc.). Have over 110 pieces of content posted by NFL and club social platforms. Primarily work with the Detroit Lions.
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Some samples of content: https://www.instagram.com/claytonsayfie/?hl=en
Social Media, The Wolverine
Manage social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Strategize for and develop content across different platforms.
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Twitter: @TheWolverineOn3
Facebook: TheWolverine.com - Michigan Wolverines
Instagram: @TheWolverineOn3
Sports Information Intern, Hope College Athletics
Tasked with posting to and managing Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for Hope College Football. Navigated team meetings, practices, games, and other team events. Worked on content development and strategy for social media.
Social Media Account Management, Narrate Life
Given the responsibility to help manage the accounts for Narrate Life's Instagram and Facebook pages. This gave me the chance to build month long editorial calendars and post on these platforms throughout those months. I grew in the skills of strategy, planning, and creative mindset throughout this semester-long internship.
JOURNALISM
I currently write articles for The Wolverine, covering Michigan Athletics. Below are two samples of my work.
Best and worst from Michigan's win over Ohio State
A postgame column from Michigan's 42-27 win over Ohio State Nov. 27, 2021.
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Michigan's culture change has happened 'au naturel,' but not by accident
Column on Jim Harbaugh and Michigan football bouncing back from a tough 2020 season with three early-season wins and a brand-new culture.
Link (note: The Wolverine moved from Rivals to On3 after this column was published): https://michigan.rivals.com/news/michigan-s-culture-change-has-happened-au-naturel-but-not-by-accident
SAYF AT THE PLATE: SPORTS TALK WITH CLAYTON SAYFIE
Heard live on 89.9 WTHS Holland or online at wths.hope.edu
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Podcasts of some recorded live shows and interviews can be heard on YouTube and Soundcloud
Chris Balas from The Wolverine joins host Clayton Sayfie
April 23, 2018
I have conducted interviews with coaches, athletes, journalists, and others on the show. Experience with interviews has allowed me to grow and develop my skills of asking questions and listening, as well as overall communication skills. This interview with Chris Balas, senior editor for TheWolverine.com, is all about Michigan Basketball and Michigan Football.
Podcast of Entire Live Show
September 11, 2017
With hosting a live radio show every Monday since January of 2016, I have developed my skills of being able to broadcast on-air and being comfortable talking about a variety of topics while engaging my audience. In this particular show, I start my opening monologue by relating the tragic September 11, 2001 attacks to the impact it has had on the sports world. I then discuss Hope Athletics, college football, NFL football, and more.
HOPE COLLEGE ATHLETICS: COMMENTATING
D3 Men's Basketball: Hope College vs. Albion College
February 17, 2018
With doing commentating for live athletics events, I have learned how to navigate conversing with my partner, as well as describing the game or match.
I did play by play commentating for this matchup between Hope and Albion live from DeVos Fieldhouse at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Hope won the game 85-77.
D3 College Football: Hope College vs. Lakeland University - 2nd Half
September 16, 2017
I did play by play for Hope College's matchup with Lakeland University live from Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, the home of the Hope College Flying Dutchmen. Hope was able to pull off the win, 37-35, in an exciting and close game. The first half of the game can be seen here.
VIDEO PRODUCTION AND EDITING
I have done work producing videos, including the documentary displayed below, as well as have edited sports hype videos.
Sports Video Editing
I have edited existing video footage to create hype videos for Michigan Football and Basketball for my YouTube Channel, WolverineProductions. The video shown here has over 31K views.
"Fighter" Documentary
In a documentary class that I took, we were asked to produce a documentary for our final project. This documentary that I produced is about a fraternity and its relationship with a child who has struggled with many health problems, and how the relationship has benefited both parties in the process.
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