A graduate from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in sports journalism and a minor in creative writing, I have had the unique opportunity to cover Kentucky sports from different angles, including video production, turning replay wheels in SEC Network control rooms and on-field coverage with the Kentucky Kernel and KY Insider.
Outside of University of Kentucky sports, I have been trackside covering horse racing with BloodHorse and broadcasting for the Lexington Legends.
Beyond sports, I have covered local news for the Corbin-London-Williamsburg area in southeast Kentucky for the Sentinel Echo and the Times Tribune.
In February 2026, I kickstarted a film review publication known as Decoders. Producing multimedia film content across Spotify, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Founder & Editor
Decoders
Feb. 2026 – Present
Founded and manage a multimedia film review publication, overseeing the website publication, podcast production, and brand social media presence.
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Multimedia Sports Journalist
KY Insider
May 2025 – Present
Delivered comprehensive coverage of Kentucky athletics, adapting to fast-paced sporting events to provide timely insights and articles.
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Multimedia Intern
BloodHorse
June – Aug. 2025
Provided multimedia video, photo, and written coverage on events, races, horse sales, and industry news.
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Staff Writer, Historical and Archival Researcher
University of Kentucky, College of Design
Feb. 2023 – May 2026
Wrote articles for the college, managed a research team, and complied information from influential institutions for an educational product design database.
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Student Crew Member
SEC Network
Oct. 2022 – July 2025
Worked in the control room managing instant replay, graphics, and shading and operated cameras for live game broadcasts on SEC Network, ESPN+, and ESPNU.
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Staff Sports Writer/Reporter & Staff Photographer
Kentucky Kernel
Aug. 2022 – April 2025
Covered University of Kentucky sports including men’s and women’s basketball, football, baseball, softball, volleyball, and club rugby, as well as local high school athletics.
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Broadcast Intern
Lexington Legends
April – Sept. 2024
Managed instant replay for broadcasts, highlight packages, and the video board, operated cameras, and wrote game recaps for the Legends’ website.
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Multimedia Intern
Sentinel Echo
May – July 2023
Covered local news in the surrounding area of London, Corbin, and Williamsburg, Kentucky, as a writer and photographer.
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Contributor
Abstract Sports
Oct. 2019 – July 2023
Wrote sports articles covering the NFL, MLB, NBA, and college football.
Awards
- 1st Place, Best Special Section, by the Kentucky Press Association
- (2023).
- 1st Place, General Excellence, Kentucky Kernel, by the Kentucky
Press Association (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). - 1st Place, Best Sports Section, Kentucky Kernel, by the Kentucky Press Association (2025)
- 3rd Place, Best Picture Essay, by Kentucky Press Association (2024).
Isaiah Pinto 