Matthew Fehr
Email: mtfehr@syr.edu | Phone: (925) 557-0969
Aspiring multimedia storyteller that thrives on direct interaction with athletes and the event.
Education
Syracuse University — Class of 2028
Newhouse School of Public Communications Major: Magazine, News, Digital Journalism
Skills
Videography/Photography: Experienced in filming basketball, football, baseball, and soccer games.
Sports Reporting: Written recaps for multiple high school sports and golf tournaments with an emphasis on storytelling and detailed game analysis.
Languages: Spanish (Advanced)
Professional Experience
Syracuse University Athletic Offices
Communications Intern| August 2025-Present
Write game notes and summaries during office hours twice a week to provide accurate coverage of volleyball, soccer, and basketball.
Assist with stats and substitutions at various home games to ensure accuracy and smooth operations.
Manage social media content by posting updates and highlights during games on X and Instagram to engage the fan base.
United States Golf Association
Communications Intern- U.S. Amateur Week | August 2025
Interviewed golfers after rounds to capture quotes and insights for media use.
Transcribed interviews to create accurate content for the media center.
Assisted communications staff with content preparation to maintain professional and timely coverage during tournament week.
The Daily Orange (Syracuse University Student Newspaper)
Beat Writer- Syracuse Track and Field| January 2025- May 2025
Cover the Syracuse track and field team, producing in-depth articles and features on athletes, coaches, and events.
Attended meets to provide real time coverage of the events
Collaborate with editors to ensure engaging storytelling for the publication
West Coast Preps (Northern California)
Reporter | August 2022 – August 2024
Covered high school football and baseball games in person throughout Northern California, producing highlights and conducting player interviews.
Wrote detailed post-game recaps, focusing on in-game analysis and player performance for publication morning after game.
925_edits Instagram Page (@925_edits)
Founder | March 2020 – Present
Produce highlight videos by filming and editing reels to showcase players from the Bay Area and beyond.
Build relationships with high school and college athletes and coaches through social media engagement to expand my network.
Grow page to currently over 1,800 followers
The Stampede (High School Newspaper)
Social Media Editor | August 2021 – June 2024
Managed Instagram and TikTok accounts to increase engagement and drive readership for the newspaper.
Won Lesher Award for Best Sports Article in Bay Area 2021-2022: CJ Anderson takes the helm
Claremont Country Club, Oakland, California
Outside Services | August 2023 – August 2025
Provided customer service to 450 club members to ensure a positive experience.
Supported tournaments and events by assisting with setup, operations, and closing to make sure events ran smoothly.