Work Experience:
Las Vegas
Sun/Greenspun Interactive; Henderson, Nev.
Local
Managing Editor, 2008-present
• Edits enterprise and daily news stories for posting online and
publication in print.
• Moderates comments; engages with readers online and promotes
content through social media.
• Manages five reporters; uses Web analytics and reader feedback
in the story assignment process.
• Coordinates daily with the print design desk, Web editors to
decide story play in both mediums.
• Serves as liaison between print, online staffs in
digital-first newsroom. Teaches Web skills to others.
• Leader on numerous newsroom projects, including the launch of
the Home News local section.
• Posts stories online through a content management system and
using hand-coded HTML.
• Helped to triple page view numbers to the Sun and its mobile
site since a 2008 relaunch.
Washingtonpost.Newsweek
Interactive; Arlington, Va.
County
Editor, Multimedia Producer, 2006-2008
• Key member of a team charged with quickly developing new projects
for The Washington Post.
• Produced numerous videos for a regular video podcast on the
Washington Nationals, as well as multimedia stories about suburban Washington.
• Quickly promoted to editor responsible for multimedia,
stories, blogs and databases.
• Wrote daily stories, a local news blog, and edited and
recruited bloggers for LoudounExtra.com.
Naples Daily
News; Naples, Fla.
Web Intern/Site Editor, 2006
• Eight-month editorial/technical internship; hands-on
experience in all facets of the organization.
• Home page editor for “Studio 55,” a groundbreaking local news
video podcast and TV show.
• Project leader for development of a sister news site for Marco
Island, marconews.com.
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Education:
Ohio University
E.W. Scripps
School of Journalism
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, 2006
• Selected ‘top
senior’ in major
• Started
online-only student publication
• Global
Leadership Center certificate
• French
specialization, business classes
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International study experience:
Université Laval; Quebec, Canada
• Advanced, intensive French program (summer 2005)
Other programs: Chiang Mai, Thailand; Leipzig, Germany
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Skills:
• Produces and edits journalism in multiple platforms – text,
video, print, Web – in any combination.
• Engages personally and professionally with social media, including
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.
• Excels in pulling off fast-track Web projects, especially in
response to breaking news events.
• Quick learner who stays apprised of – and experiments with –
new Internet trends, technologies.
• Strong journalism skills: edits copy for AP style and content;
experienced reporter, writes cleanly.
• Hard-working, creative problem solver and self-starter who
thrives in a team environment.
• Comfortable with HTML, basic CSS; Ellington, Saxotech;
Photoshop, InDesign, Final Cut; basic Flash.
Major Awards:
• Editor & Publisher award for best news website: 2010, 2009
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Online News Association’s General Excellence award: 2010, 2009, 2008
