Jessica Lane
Chickasha,OK
Summary
Driven News Editor experienced in coordinating, assembling, producing and publishing tailored content for readers in Oklahoma. Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities with forward-thinking approach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
News Editor
The Express-Star, Community Newspaper Holdings Inc
2016.06 - Current
- Enhanced news quality by meticulously editing articles for accuracy, clarity and style.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Daily management of website and social media to provide fresh content to visitors.
- Curate submitted content for relevance to local audience.
- Designed newspaper pages using Adobe Creative Suite (primarily InDesign and Photoshop)
Features Writer
The Express-Star, Community Newspaper Holdings Inc
2011.03 - 2016.06
- Enhanced reader engagement by incorporating vivid storytelling and attention-grabbing headlines in feature articles.
- Collaborated with editors to develop innovative content ideas.
- Interviewed key sources and experts, adding credibility and depth to written pieces.
- Covered other news beats as needed.
Technical Writer
Valley Forge At Halliburton Duncan Tech Center
2008.05 - 2010.05
- Editing and formatting conference papers for the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
- Formatting and editing manuals in Adobe FrameMaker and PageMaker
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print
Cameron University
Lawton, OK05.2008
Skills
- AP Editing Knowledge
- Adobe InDesign and Photoshop knowledge
- Social Media
- Content Management Systems
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Editing Skills
- Collaborative attitude
- Deadline-driven mindset
- Adaptable mindset
- Desktop Publishing
- Event and Story Coverage
- Copywriting and Editing
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
Multiple first place awards from the Oklahoma Press Association including First Place News Story (2022), First Place Feature Story (2021), First Place Feature Photograph (2021 and 2018) for weekly publications.
Timeline
News Editor
The Express-Star, Community Newspaper Holdings Inc
2016.06 - Current
Features Writer
The Express-Star, Community Newspaper Holdings Inc
2011.03 - 2016.06
Technical Writer
Valley Forge At Halliburton Duncan Tech Center
2008.05 - 2010.05
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print
Cameron University
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