Dana S. Littlefield
San Diego,CA
Summary
I have more than 20 years experience working in newsrooms, including six years as leader of a breaking news team that covered police shootings, protests, wildfires and a variety of high-profile court matters. In that time I wrote numerous stories featured in The San Diego Union-Tribune, Los Angeles Times and other publications. My work has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists and the California News Publishers Association. I am a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and a leader of the long-running JSHOP, a journalism workshop for high school students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Safety Editor
The San Diego Union-Tribune
08.2017 - Current
- Managed a team of reporters who covered breaking news, crime, state and federal courts, and law enforcement
- Helped create new policies informing how the entire newsroom handles public safety coverage
- Led local coverage of calls for policing reform, social justice after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis
- Played a key role in newsroom discussions about race, diversity and inclusivity
Adjunct Lecturer
San Diego State University
01.2014 - Current
- Public Affairs Reporting
- Course work focuses on the basics of covering cops, courts, education and local government
Staff Writer
The San Diego Union, Tribune
07.2000 - 08.2017
- Covered state courts; city government
- Reported on numerous high-profile cases in Superior Court; made appearances on local and national television
Education
Master of Arts - Mass Communication
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - American Literature And Culture
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.1998
Skills
- Leadership and mentoring
- News judgment
- Line editing
- Writing and interviewing
- Teaching
- Making radio, TV and podcast appearances
- Hosting/moderating events and panels
- Working to improve Spanish-language skills
Affiliations
National Association of Black Journalists
NABJ JSHOP (high school journalism workshop) held in San Diego, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Orlando, Boston, Minneapolis, Miami, Detroit and Las Vegas
Timeline
Public Safety Editor
The San Diego Union-Tribune
08.2017 - Current
Adjunct Lecturer
San Diego State University
01.2014 - Current
Staff Writer
The San Diego Union, Tribune
07.2000 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Mass Communication
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - American Literature And Culture
University of California, Los Angeles
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