Derek Shore

Derek Shore is an experienced content coordinator and freelance writer with a strong background in sports journalism. Currently serving as a Content Coordinator at Element 79 Media Group since November 2022, Derek specializes in writing, reviewing, and updating content, while also providing aerial photography and videography services. As a freelance writer for OzarksSportsZone since September 2015, Derek covers over 80 high schools in southwest Missouri. Previous roles include Sports Reporter for The Joplin Globe, covering high school sports across three states, and St. Louis Cardinals Minor League Writer for The Cardinal Nation. Additionally, Derek reported on various sports teams for The Standard Newspaper at Missouri State University. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Missouri State University and an Associate of Arts in Journalism from Crowder College.