Kathleen Danes
Barrington,IL
Summary
Accomplished multimedia journalist who is enthusiastic about sports and writing engaging, compelling copy for diverse clients. Detail-oriented editor with commitment to accuracy and efficiency. Effortlessly coordinates content across multiple platforms. Comfortable working with and leading team members to accomplish goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Editor
Daily Herald Media Group
Arlington Heights, IL
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed staff of writers, photographers, editors, and other personnel in producing daily coverage of sporting events.
- Produced and designed daily sports section.
- Edited and wrote content for sports section of newspaper.
- Reviewed stories written by staff members for accuracy.
- Developed and implemented plans to increase readership of the sports section.
- Worked with sports staff to produce and develop content for sports web site.
- Worked with web team to distribute stories on social media.
Senior News Editor
Daily Herald Media Group
Arlington Heights , IL
07.2017 - 08.2022
- Managed, supervised and coordinated the editorial activities of news staff.
- Reviewed and edited stories for accuracy, clarity, grammar and style before publication.
- Supervised team to ensure seamless production of Sunday edition.
- Worked with web team to produce and manage news web site
- Engaged with social media division to ensure stories were distributed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12-2004
Skills
- Over 20 years of extensive experience in writing, editing and page design
- Strong communicator with an ability to work with and lead a team
- Deadline focused with an attention to detail
- Strong supervisory skills
- Extensive experience in web production and using social media to enhance a company's message
Accomplishments
• Second Place — Headline Writing
Issued by Illinois Press Association · June 2023
• Third Place — Headline Writing
Issued by Illinois Press Association · June 2022
• First Place — Best Sports Section
Issued by Associated Press Sports Editors · September 2020
Timeline
Sports Editor
Daily Herald Media Group
08.2022 - 10.2023
Senior News Editor
Daily Herald Media Group
07.2017 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Missouri
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