Ashley Bebensee
Holdrege,NE
Summary
Aspires to a career focused on engaging with individuals of all age levels and leveraging expertise in written and verbal communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Coordinator
The Minden Courier
Minden, NE
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinated advertising and marketing needs for businesses across Central Nebraska in print and online.
- Collaborated with editorial team to develop content strategies for digital and print platforms.
- Created eye-catching graphics and layouts to support advertising initiatives.
- Promoted student achievements in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities through coordination with local schools.
Reporter/Special Sections Coordinator
The Kearney Hub Newspaper
Kearney, NE
08.2016 - 04.2023
- Authored daily stories on education, public safety, and regional news topics.
- Edited and assigned stories for special sections throughout the year.
- Collaborated with journalists to cover breaking news, including capturing photos and videos.
- Established strong relationships with community members to enhance article contributions.
Content Manager
Casper Journal Newspaper
Casper, WY
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Edited, organized, and designed copy for weekly newspaper editions.
- Assigned stories to staff writers and coordinated weekly planning meetings.
- Executed special projects, including "They Served With Honor: Vietnam," featuring weekly veteran stories compiled into a book.
- Managed all social media platforms and posted content on website.
- Provided editorial assistance to Casper Star-Tribune in editing, copyediting, and writing.
Copy Editor
The Kearney Hub Newspaper
Kearney, NE
08.2012 - 04.2014
- Edited and designed local copy, including daily newspaper and special sections.
- Wrote headlines and ensured grammatical accuracy to meet daily deadlines.
- Collaborated with team of copy editors, reporters, and editors to produce quality newspaper each day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism - News Editorial
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE05.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office including Word, Powerpoint and Excel
- InDesign, InCopy and social media
- Excel at working under pressure, meeting deadlines, working with a team and organization
- Excellent customer service, problem solving and verbal/written communication skills
- Media relations
- Growth mindset
Timeline
Marketing Coordinator
The Minden Courier
04.2023 - Current
Reporter/Special Sections Coordinator
The Kearney Hub Newspaper
08.2016 - 04.2023
Content Manager
Casper Journal Newspaper
05.2014 - 08.2016
Copy Editor
The Kearney Hub Newspaper
08.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Journalism - News Editorial
University of Nebraska At Kearney