HDM Sports Media

Phone: 317-796-6513

Welcome to my website!

My name is Haiden Diemer-McKinney, a college student-athlete who's passionate about the excitement, drama, and storylines that shape sports to be such a compelling phenomenon. Through my work in social media, sports journalism, public relations and video production, I strive to bring the energy of the game to life and uncover the stories that resonate with fans on and off the field. Here, you'll find a collection of my work that highlights my dedication to deliver engaging content in the sports world!

I've recently graduated with a bachelor's degree from Wabash College and am currently a seasonal assistant in communications with the New York Jets.

About Me

My Mission

Make a positive impact on a brand's visual presence and identity, while contributing to the goals and values of a company.

My Background

Hands-on experience with sports journalism and social media management for a collegiate brand. Exposure to social media optimization for professional sports organization.

My Values

Creative, focused, driven and process-oriented individual who intends to excel in every project I undertake.

Professional Resume

An overview of my experiences, skills, and achievements that demonstrate my value as a multimedia professional.

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Previous & Current Job Roles

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Gameday Operations Student Assistant (2022-2023)

Run live stats for all home athletic events and update our athletics website with athletes’ biographies and action shots.

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Wabash Athletics Social Media Manager (2024)

Produced in-depth game recaps, player profiles, and analytical pieces for online publications.

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Communications Chairman for Wabash Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (2023-2024)

Organize and post social media content for Wabash SAAC and produce campaigns in relation to our school and the NCAA.

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Athletic Communications Intern for North Coast Athletic Conference (2025)

Covered spring NCAA championships (track, baseball, tennis) through the voice of the NCAC with extensive previews and writeups of all the action.

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Gameday Communications Intern for Indianapolis Colts (2025-26)

Set up press box, deliver in-game stats, and transcribe postgame press conferences during home games at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Seasonal Assistant, Communications for New York Jets

With a focus in football information, assisting all aspects of the communications department, including coach & player bios, interview prep documents, transcriptions, stat packs and game releases.

Internship & Volunteer Experiences


  • Team Operations Intern - Indy Eleven (2022)
  • Summer Intern - Beyond Monumental (2023)
  • Content Creation Intern - North Coast Athletic Conference (2024)
  • Strategic Communications Shadow - Purdue Football (2024)
  • Media Operations Volunteer - NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships (2024)
  • Lucas Oil Stats Crew Volunteer - Big Ten Championship Game (2024)
  • Marketing Activations Volunteer - Horizon League Basketball Tournament (2025)
  • Fan Zone Sponsor Activation Volunteer - Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament (2025)
  • Results Running Volunteer - NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships (2025)
  • Media Operations and Stat Running Volunteer - NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Elite Eight (2025)
  • Athletic Communications Intern - North Coast Athletic Conference (2025)
  • Independent Contributor & Freelance Writer - FanSided: Saturday Blitz (2025)
  • Gameday Communications Intern - Indianapolis Colts (2025)
  • Media Coordination and Statistics Intern - NCAA (2025)
  • Media Operations Volunteer - Peach Bowl (2026)
  • Media Coordinator - NCAA Men's Final Four, D2/D3/NIT Championships (2026)
  • Communications Seasonal Assistant - New York Jets (2026)


Sports Writing & Journalism

Crafting compelling stories for sports with cohesive narratives and multiple voices. Driven to consistently pitch new story ideas and meet strict deadlines.

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Game Recaps

Overarching narratives that inform readers and send them to the center of the action.

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Getting Ready for Gameday

Exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the daily routine our teams put forth to prepare for competition.

NFL & NCAA Transcriptions

Accurate and timely transcriptions are crucial for media analysis, archiving, and content creation in the fast-paced world of sports. As a communications assistant with the New York Jets, gameday intern with the Indianapolis Colts and media coordination intern with the NCAA, I've captured textual records in both collegiate and professional environments.

Jets Transcriptions

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Smith, Geno 7.28.pdf

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Allen, Braelon 6.10.docx

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Membou, Armand 6.10.docx

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Fitzpatrick, Minkah 7.29.docx

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Sherwood, Jamien 7.30.docx

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NCAA Transcriptions

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2025 NCAA Cross Country Championship Quotes.pdf

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-Takeaways from winning individuals and coaches at the 2025 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships. Made for collegiate media to use.


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2026 Peach Bowl Final Book with Quotes and Notes.pdf

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-Did transcriptions for Indiana's breakout room (Mike Shanahan and Elijah Sarratt on Page 26-27).

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2026 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship Quotes (FINAL).docx

-Pre-meet press conference interviews from select male athletes, female athletes and coaches

-Interviewing New Mexico's Habtom Samuel after winning the individual title at the 2025 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships

Player, Staff & Ring of Honor Biographies

Compiled all relevant information, stats, notes and accomplishments for new players and staff joining the New York Jets throughout the 2026 season from scratch, as well as recognizing the players entered in the Ring of Honor.

Player Stat Packs

Quick-reference statistical profiles highlighting key career accomplishments, advanced metrics and notable milestones.

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Dylan Parham


Andre Cisco

T'Vondre Sweat


Keidron Smith


Joseph Ossai



Social Media Graphics & Reels

Engaging Reels

Creating short-form videos that spark excitement and connect with audiences across social platforms.

Wabash Athletics

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Football Pregame

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Soccer Final

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Cross Country Premeet

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Tennis Prematch

Eye-Catching Graphics & Posts

Attention-grabbing images and messages that elevate social media presence and build visual identity.

Instagram

NCAA Inclusion Week- Day 1

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NCAA Inclusion Week- Day 2

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NCAA Inclusion Week- Day 3

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Spring Open Forum Announcement

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Introducing the Committee

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NCAA DIII Week of Service

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Officials Appreciation Week


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IN GAME / POSTGAME

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Video Production Projects

Post-Production

Skillful editing with Adobe software using high-quality photos and videos to create organized narratives.

Instagram

North Coast Athletic Conf. on Instagram: "Boogying with Bernhardt 🕺 Wabash Swim & Dive knows how to get down with moves inspired by Head Coach Will Bernhardt. 🎥 Jay Dillmon & Haiden Diemer-McKinn

167 likes, 0 comments - ncac on March 24, 2025: "Boogying with Bernhardt 🕺 Wabash Swim & Dive knows how to get down with moves inspired by Head Coach Will Bernhardt. 🎥 Jay Dillmon & Haiden Diemer-McKinney #WABcorps".

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North Coast Athletic Conf. "Wabash hoops' hype tracks. What's yours? 🏀🔥 🎥 @wrld._.jay, @haidendm #WABcorps"

173 likes, 4 comments - ncac on February 17, 2025: "Wabash hoops' hype tracks. What's yours? 🏀🔥 🎥 @wrld._.jay, @haidendm #WABcorps".

Instagram

Bell Classic Replay🎥 Haiden Diemer-McKinney & Jay Dillmon #WABcorps

111 likes, 1 comments - ncac on December 30, 2024: "A look back at the fall, highlighted by a flashback to the 130th Monon Bell Classic. #ncacfb 🎥 Haiden Diemer-McKinney & Jay Dillmon #WABcorps 📸 Fiona Sipple".

Instagram

2024 NCAA DEI Campaign: Day 1

"Who Am I?" Description: Share an aspect of your identity and how it contributes to who you are. We caught up with a few of our transfer and international student-athletes to learn more about their journey to Wabash and aspects of their identity that contribute to who they are.

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2024 NCAA DEI Campaign: Day 2

"Leveling the Playing Field" Description: Highlight what your student-athletes, administrators and school are doing to level the playing field for student-athletes, coaches and administrators holding historically underserved identities. Explored how our Head Soccer Coach has welcomed his international students to Wabash and helped them adapt to living in a new country.

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NCAA DEI Campaign: Day 3

"One Step Forward" Description: Develop and share action steps on how you will strive to improve your individual and collective efforts toward inclusion and belonging. Tuned in with Head Track & Field Coach Clyde Morgan to discover how he uses team bonding to create a brotherhood of trust and belonging.

Instagram

2023 Division III Week Social Media Takeover

Presenting a day in the life of a college student-athlete.

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2024 Division III Week Social Media Takeover

Discovering the uniqueness of Wabash College and why our student-athletes chose to do their sport at a Division III institution. I was responsible for all interviews, recording, and on-screen graphics for the campaign.

Skills

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Visual Storytelling

Crafting visually compelling narratives through graphic design.

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Multimedia Content

Proficient in motion graphics, and content creation for various digital platforms.

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Journalistic Writing

Producing thoughtful, in-depth sports journalism and content that resonates with audiences.

Since I began social media management in September 2023…

41%

increase in account impressions


108%

increase in audience reach


Honors and Awards

NCAA All-American

Finished 3rd in the 800-meter run at the 2023 NCAA DIII Indoor Track & Field Championships

Academic All-District

Named to 2024 College Sports Communicators Men's Track & Field and Cross Country Academic All-District Team

Academic All-American

USTFCCCA All-academic athlete in 2023


NCAA All-Region

Finished in the top 5 for the Great Lakes Regional in the 800-meter run (both 2023 and 2024)

2025 USTFCCCA All-Academic Athlete

Earned after holding a cumulative GPA of above 3.30 and ranking top-50 nationally in the 800

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