Resume

CHELSEA MENDELSON

Content and Communications Professional

SUMMARY

Broadcasting and Communications Expert with several years of experience in live sports media, content operations, and media relations. Proficient in content management systems, video/photo editing, and live broadcast talent.

CORE SKILLS

Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, PMT, AWS, Jira, Gracenote, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, video editing, photo editing, Public speaking, professional writing, content strategy, media relations, live broadcast talent, leadership.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fox Tech | Digital Operations Specialist | February 2024 - Present

• Manages and optimizes all digital content (key art, replays, metadata) for Fox.com and affiliated channels.

• Ensures a seamless viewer experience for thousands of users through content management and incident response.

• Played a key role in the development and deployment of the new Fox One platform, streamlining content management and delivery.

Phoenix Suns & Mercury | Game Day Communications Intern | May 2023 - October 2025

• Supports media relations for NBA and WNBA home games for 25-50+ media members per night.

• Manages credential creation, facilitates press conferences and interviews, and ensures timely delivery of official game statistics.

GCU Athletics | Broadcast & Socials Talent/Producer | July 2021 - December 2023

• Appeared as on-screen talent (commentator, show host, sideline reporter) on major platforms including ESPN+.

• Produced, edited, and created content using Final Cut Pro and Photoshop.

WAC Hoops Nation | Content Creator Intern | May 2022 - January 2024

• Increased digital engagement by managing content strategy and creating targeted graphics for the organizational Instagram page.

• Wrote articles and appeared in podcast episodes about Basketball in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).

INDEPENDENT MEDIA WORK

• "The Final Call" Podcast: Co-hosted, produced, and edited sports podcast (2023-2025).

• Graphics By Chelsea: Creates sports graphics in Photoshop that garner tens of thousands of views a week on Instagram and Tik Tok.

• Play-By-Play Commentator: Commentated dozens of high profile high school basketball games.

EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

• B.A. in Communications with an Emphasis in Broadcasting and New Media

• Graduated Cum Laude, September 2020 - December 2023