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CHEYENNE ROWE

CHEYENNE ROWE

Lincoln,NE

Summary

Dedicated communications professional with extensive experience delivering exceptional results. Recognized for maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor, consistently excelling in completing assigned tasks with a strong focus on quality. A dependable and quick-learning team player, bringing effective communication and organization skills to every project.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor/Reporter

The Voice News
09.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility and attention to detail.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked to curate weekly news content for each new edition, balancing between ongoing, breaking and feature-related news.
  • Captured journalistic images for additional content at community events and to run alongside written news content.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Assistant Editor - Central Nebraska

Lee Enterprises
11.2023 - 09.2024
  • Handled internal staff correspondence through emails and scheduling.
  • Facilitated the professional development of junior staff members by providing mentorship, advice, and opportunities for growth within the editorial team.
  • Maintained strict adherence to AP Style guidelines in all editorial work completed for the publication.
  • Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.
  • Helped oversee newsroom operations across three daily newspapers - The Grand Island Independent, Kearney Hub and York News-Times.
  • Traveled to each respective area to report and write stories.
  • Served as the Grand Island area education reporter (to include developing strong relationships with students, educators and administration across all districts).
  • Promoted and represented each publication, and Lee Enterprises, in numerous public settings, meetings.
  • Co-led internal editorial planning and production meetings.
  • Engaged with business and community leaders.

Assistant Editor

Nebraska Life Magazine
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Planned, assigned, scheduled and edited writing content for bi-monthly magazines, annual publications, social media and website.
  • Traveled the state to report and write stories.
  • Managed freelance writers.
  • Edited freelance and staff stories.
  • Generated and solicited story ideas.
  • Co-led internal editorial planning and production meetings.
  • Engaged with business and community leaders.
  • Represented the magazine at public events and meetings.

News Editor

Aurora News-Register
05.2018 - 03.2023
  • Edited and wrote news, feature and agriculture stories.
  • Actively produced digital content for social media platforms.
  • Curated photos for print, online, and special projects throughout the year; Completed layout for print sections, pages and special projects.
  • Thrived in leadership roles such as: helping others stay focused throughout the newsroom, leading weekly news meetings, engaging with various interns to learn the craft; and helping reports be fair and unbiased while maintaining a creative voice.
  • Ensured adherence to ethical journalism standards while maintaining the integrity of published content.
  • Boosted online engagement by incorporating multimedia elements into news stories.

Sports Information Director - Student Assistant

University of Nebraska
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Organized aspects of team public and media relations, including publications (media guide, posters, schedule cards, etc.), news releases, interviews, social media and presence on Huskers.com.
  • Preformed duties as assigned for game day coverage of Husker football, baseball, women's tennis, soccer, men and women's basketball and more.
  • Acted as a media aide during the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship in 2015.
  • Interviewed athletes and covered press conferences.
  • Maintained an active record of news clips pertaining to Nebraska Athletics.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln
05.2018

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Graphic Design
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Media & Public Relations
  • News & Creative Writing
  • Independent Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Scheduling/ Maintaining Routine
  • Attention to Detail

Awards

Nebraska Press Association

  • 2023 Outstanding Young Nebraska Journalist Award - given to nominees from combined weekly and daily newspapers based on professionalism, creativity, and impact on print journalism.
  • Various 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes, to include: 1st Place, Class C Weekly, In-depth Writing; 1st Place, Class D Weekly, Specialty/Lifestyle Section; 1st Place, Class C Weekly, Use of Video; 1st Place, Class C Weekly, Newspaper organized or sponsored event, 'Heroes & Huskies'; 1st Place, Class C Weekly, Breaking News, 'Fire chiefs reflect on cold fire'; 1st Place, Class C Weekly, News Photography, 'SOAR campers'.

Timeline

Editor/Reporter

The Voice News
09.2024 - Current

Assistant Editor - Central Nebraska

Lee Enterprises
11.2023 - 09.2024

Assistant Editor

Nebraska Life Magazine
03.2023 - 11.2023

News Editor

Aurora News-Register
05.2018 - 03.2023

Sports Information Director - Student Assistant

University of Nebraska
08.2015 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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