Dillon Davis
AIM Media Indiana
Hilliard,OH
11
years of professional experience
Experienced editor and reporter with strong AP style knowledge, copyediting skills, and deadline-driven newsroom experience. Skilled in layout design, social media marketing, and producing accurate print and digital content.
Work History
Reporter
8 Years 7 Months- Covering the Ohio State football and basketball beats, including game and press conference coverage.
- Covering local government and community events with accurate, deadline-driven reporting.
- Interviewing sources and public officials to gather context for balanced, well-sourced news stories.
- Writing clear copy in AP style for print and digital publication.
- Monitoring breaking news and updated stories quickly across newsroom deadlines.
Assistant Editor
2 Years 3 Months- Managed page layout and headline placement within print production deadlines.
- Coordinated with reporters and editors to refine story structure and content priorities.
- Proofread final pages to catch errors before publication across print and digital platforms.
- Maintained strict adherence to AP Style guidelines in all editorial work completed for the publication.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
Senior Editor
1 Year 10 Months- Directed editorial calendars to align features, deadlines, and publication priorities.
- Collaborated with writers, photographers, and designers to strengthen content output
- Reviewed proofs and corrected copy, captions, and layout errors before publication
- Enhanced publication quality by implementing rigorous editing and proofreading processes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
- Communications
Skills
Writing and editing
AP style proficiency
Copyediting
Print layout management
News reporting
Digital audience engagement
SEO
Social media marketing
Timeline
Assistant Editor
AIM Media Indiana
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Reporter
Delaware Gazette
03.2018 - CurrentRead More
Senior Editor
Varsity Magazine
04.2016 - 02.2018Read More
Howard College
Associate of Arts from Communications
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The Ohio State University
from Communications
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