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Zain Bando
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Journalist, Freelance
Chicago, Downers Grove, Champaign
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Biography
Zain Bando is a freelance journalist whose byline appears in various outlets. He covers collegiate athletics for Men's Journal, Mike Farrell Sports, and IlliniGuys.com. In addition, he covers MMA/boxing for BJPenn.com and MMA Knockout as credentialed media. Outside of writing, Bando is a co-host on "The MMA Outsiders," part of the Empty the Bench Podcast Network, and contributes weekly to ETB's "Football Friday" show during the NFL season. Bando also has experience in TV production, serving as a Fox Box Operator at Big Ten Network. He is a two-time Big Ten alumnus., completing his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications.
professional and combat sports.College
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Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States
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