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Athanasios Kontaxis

Athanasios Kontaxis

Sports Journalist | Producer | Scout
Athens

Summary

As a passionate sports journalist, football analyst, and scout, I have dedicated my career to delivering insightful, engaging, and in-depth coverage of the beautiful game. With 6 years of professional experience, honed my skills in video editing, match analysis, data analysis, interviews, and feature writing, providing audiences with a comprehensive understanding of the sport.

In addition to my journalistic pursuits, I possess a keen eye for talent and a deep understanding of player potential and team dynamics. My scouting and tactical abilities allow me to identify emerging talents and provide detailed analysis of player or team performance, making valuable contributions to both media content and football clubs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Consultant, Scout

Nottingham Forest
03.2024 - Current
  • Analyzing and assessing video footage of potential first team recruits using Hudl and Wyscout.
  • Creating detailed and comprehensive reports.
  • Working closely with the first team recruitment team to identify and prioritize target players based on video analysis.
  • Monitoring the development and performance of scouted players over time.

Sports Journalist, Media Producer

Cosmote TV
03.2019 - Current
  • Video editing, show co-hosting and interviewing important sports people
  • Coordinating and collaborating with other departments
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with sources
  • Overseeing all content produced, ensuring accuracy and quality
  • Creating and maintaining production schedules and setting deadlines
  • Coordinating editing sessions
  • Managing online sports columns, blogs and video pieces.
  • Delivering authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.

Football Analyst

Monobala.gr
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Broke down complex statistics into easily digestible insights
  • Provided in-depth analysis and thought-provoking content
  • Created engaging, high-quality, well-researched and informative videos for publication
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.

Article Writer, Podcaster

Inthezone.gr
04.2020 - 12.2023
  • Record and edit podcasts
  • Monitor and analyze podcast metrics
  • Research topics, guests, and interesting stories for podcast episodes
  • Research and write compelling sports stories
  • Utilize social media platforms to promote sports stories
  • Enhanced reader engagement by crafting compelling articles on various topics.

Digital Content Creator

Phaistos Networks
03.2019 - 08.2022
  • Developed and produced content that is creative, engaging and resonates with sports fans
  • Brainstormed creative ideas for content
  • Monitored and analyzed content performance
  • Analyzed performance metrics of digital content, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting strategies accordingly.

Chief Editor

Sportday.gr
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Supervised the work of all editors and writers
  • Made decisions on the content to be published
  • Approved content before it is published
  • Liaised with Managing Editor to supervise daily operations and set production and performance goals.

News Editor (Internship)

England365.gr
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Selecting, assigning, and editing news stories
  • Researching and writing compelling sports stories
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with sources

Education

Diploma - Sports Journalism

Sports Journalism Center
Athens
10.2018 - 11.2024

Diploma - Football Scouting And Analysis

IEK ALFA
Thessaloniki, Greece
10.2024 - 06.2024

Certificate - Football Identification

The Football Association
England
10.2024 - 10.2024

Certificate - Data Analysis

Workearly
Athens
06.2023 - 09.2023

High School Diploma -

First Lyceum of Salamis
Salamis
09.2008 - 06.2011

Skills

    Skilled in maintaining a structured approach to documentation, keeping organized records of reports, videos, and player stats

    Capable of setting scouting priorities based on team needs, budget considerations, and potential for player development, effectively allocating resources to high-priority prospects

    Proficient in analyzing and organizing data to create detailed player reports, and translating technical and performance metrics into actionable insights

    Write news stories and feature articles on a variety of sports topics

    Highly self-motivated and capable of independently managing travel, schedules, and report deadlines while proactively seeking new prospects and staying updated on emerging talent

    Able to evaluate players within the broader strategic goals of the organization, identifying talent that aligns with team tactics, culture, and budget and writing detailed reports

Timeline

Diploma - Football Scouting And Analysis

IEK ALFA
10.2024 - 06.2024

Certificate - Football Identification

The Football Association
10.2024 - 10.2024

Consultant, Scout

Nottingham Forest
03.2024 - Current

Football Analyst

Monobala.gr
01.2024 - 08.2024

Certificate - Data Analysis

Workearly
06.2023 - 09.2023

Chief Editor

Sportday.gr
05.2021 - 08.2021

Article Writer, Podcaster

Inthezone.gr
04.2020 - 12.2023

News Editor (Internship)

England365.gr
05.2019 - 04.2020

Sports Journalist, Media Producer

Cosmote TV
03.2019 - Current

Digital Content Creator

Phaistos Networks
03.2019 - 08.2022

Diploma - Sports Journalism

Sports Journalism Center
10.2018 - 11.2024

High School Diploma -

First Lyceum of Salamis
09.2008 - 06.2011

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