Resume:
Maximiliano GarcIa Ortiz
Phone number: (442)-217-9495
Education
San José State University – San José, CA
Bachelor of Journalism (Sports Focus)
Expected Graduation: Summer 2028
San José State University – San José, CA
Bachelor of Journalism (Sports Focus)
Expected Graduation: Summer 2028
Professional Experience:
Sports Writer & Photographer
The Spear, San José State University
August 2023 – Present
The Spear, San José State University
August 2023 – Present
Report on NCAA Division I athletics, including football, baseball, rugby, boxing, softball, and water polo.
Wrote historical and feature stories that led editorial coverage, including the first story of Volume 62 on SJSU rugby.
Covered breaking news and live games with accuracy and speed, producing AP-style articles under tight deadlines.
Captured and edited high-quality sports action photography for digital and print publication.
Freelance Sports Content Creator
San Diego & Bay Area
2022 – Present
San Diego & Bay Area
2022 – Present
Produce social media content covering the NFL, boxing, F1, and NCAA sports.
Use Canon 90D and T7 cameras to shoot, edit, and publish sports highlights and photography.
Build engagement through headlines, captions, and trend-based posting strategies on X/Twitter and Instagram.
Food Service & Retail Associate
San Diego Safari Park, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Home Depot
March 2024 – August 2025
San Diego Safari Park, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Home Depot
March 2024 – August 2025
Developed communication and problem-solving skills through customer interactions in high-volume settings.
Trained new employees, supported team operations, and maintained service standards under pressure.
San Jose, CA | X: @Maxgarci09 |
Leadership & Achievements
• National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarship Recipient
• Donald C. Cox Scholarship Recipient
• Tom Quinlan Endowment Scholarship Recipient
• Published reporting and features on Medium
• Recognized as The Future of SPEAR for standout reporting and photography
• Named top first year contributor in SPEAR, outperforming upperclassmen in writing and visual coverage
• Two time Employee of the Month at Safari Park
• Top 5 sports journalists at the National High School Journalism Convention in Boston 2023
• Completed a three day job shadow with the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams and FOX Sports
• Met with the 49ers communications and media staff and connected with them on LinkedIn
• Learned live broadcast operations with the FOX Sports A Team in the production compound
• Gained behind the scenes experience during Rams vs 49ers game day, including in house production and media workflows
• Donald C. Cox Scholarship Recipient
• Tom Quinlan Endowment Scholarship Recipient
• Published reporting and features on Medium
• Recognized as The Future of SPEAR for standout reporting and photography
• Named top first year contributor in SPEAR, outperforming upperclassmen in writing and visual coverage
• Two time Employee of the Month at Safari Park
• Top 5 sports journalists at the National High School Journalism Convention in Boston 2023
• Completed a three day job shadow with the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams and FOX Sports
• Met with the 49ers communications and media staff and connected with them on LinkedIn
• Learned live broadcast operations with the FOX Sports A Team in the production compound
• Gained behind the scenes experience during Rams vs 49ers game day, including in house production and media workflows
Skills:
Sports Writing (AP Style)
Social Media Strategy (X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok)
Photography & Photo Editing (Canon, Lightroom)
Video Editing (Premiere Pro, CapCut)
Content Scheduling & Analytics
Bilingual: English and Spanish