DAN MARSH
Huntsville,Arkansas
Summary
Results-oriented leader with more than 30 years of experience and expertise in gathering, writing and editing news content. Problem solver. Excellent time management skills. Work with graphic designers, layout artists and photographers to find clear, effective and attractive ways of telling stories. Proven track record of accomplishing tasks on deadline.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
Madison County Record
Huntsville, Arkansas
07.2023 - Current
- Gather news and sports stories for publication in this award-winning, family-owned weekly newspaper.
- Cover all beats, including government, agriculture and business; design all news and sports pages; write weekly column and update web site. Headline writing, proofreading and editing all other areas of newspaper, including advertising content. Weekly columnist.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Enhance publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Determine readiness of written pieces, make changes, and approve final version for publication in print and online.
- Conduct thorough fact-checking.
- Collaborate with publisher and graphic designer to improve content and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Collaborate with graphics department to implement visual elements.
- Create visually appealing layouts that complement written content.
- Shoot and edit photos for use in news, sports and advertising projects.
- Devise attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase engagement.
- Evaluate article and letter submissions for relevance, quality, and adherence to guidelines.
Managing Editor
Greenwood Commonwealth
Greenwood, Mississippi
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Led team of five journalists and served as Lifestyles editor in Greenwood, Mississippi. Responsibilities required editing copy on a daily basis, as well as writing weekly column and filling in for executive editor and city editor when necessary.
- Edited and wrote for Leflore Illustrated, glossy family living magazine published quarterly. This product required careful attention to detail in all respects, from copy to photography to graphic design. Led staff in planning meetings to find most interesting and deserving stories for coverage in this special publication.
- Edited Profile 2023, Commonwealth’s largest annual publication focusing on business and community leaders in Greenwood. 2023's edition contained 80 pages of editorial content and advertising. Led regular staff meetings on this project to keep everyone on task.
Communications Assistant
Southern Arkansas University
07.2016 - 07.2022
- Wrote press releases, took photos and coordinated media coverage of university news. Found stories on campus reflective of student progress, successful curricula, and effective alumni relations. Covered Board of Trustees, a host of student activities and organizations, as well as special events and fundraisers.
- Wrote for The Stater, SAU’s alumni magazine, and served as staff advisor to The Bray, SAU’s online student newspaper. For The Stater, interviewed SAU alumni who had made a difference in students' lives or gone on to successful careers that enabled them to give back. As advisor to The Bray, supervised editor and reporters, made assignments, proofread copy, managed budget, and hired staff from among interested members of the SAU student body.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Southern Arkansas University
01.2021
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Media -
Henderson State University
01.2013
Skills
- More than 30 years' experience writing for newspapers, magazines and other publications, in print and online Bachelors degree in Mass Media and masters degree in Public Administration Strong knowledge of AP and APA styles; background and expertise in scholarly, news and feature writing Skills include but not limited to:
- Strong grammar knowledge
- Keen eye for detail
- Research
- Content Planning
- Content organization
- PC and Mac expertise
- Writing features
- Advanced editing techniques
- Editing articles
- Visual storytelling
- Editing stories
Social Links
Facebook
References
- Tim Kalich, Editor and Publisher, Greenwood Commonwealth, 662-897-4692
- Michael Ray Taylor, Retired HSU Professor of Mass Media and Journalism, 870-403-2721
- Richard R. Barron, Professional Photographer, The Ada News, 580-399-5233
- Calvin Stevens, Sportswriter, Greenwood Commonwealth, 662-515-4058
- Susan Montgomery, Reporter, Greenwood Commonwealth, 662-515-6441
Timeline
Editor
Madison County Record
07.2023 - Current
Managing Editor
Greenwood Commonwealth
07.2022 - 07.2023
Communications Assistant
Southern Arkansas University
07.2016 - 07.2022
Master of Public Administration -
Southern Arkansas University
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Media -
Henderson State University
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