Kimberly Becker
Tribune Publishing Company, LLC
Aurora,IL
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
HybridOn-Site
Location:
Aurora Illinois
Open to relocation:
No
Important To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k match
33
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Assistant News Editor with expertise in editing, writing, and deadline management, as well as layout/design skills. Extensive experience in coordinating multiple projects and fostering teamwork.
Work History
Assistant News Editor
2 Months- Assisted in editing articles for clarity, coherence, and adherence to style guidelines.
- Reviewed and fact-checked submissions to maintain journalistic integrity and accuracy.
- Assisted with layout design decisions for print editions, optimizing visual appeal while maintaining readability standards.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment.
- Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
- Managed social media accounts, promoting articles and increasing audience interaction.
- Conceptualized, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to publication.
Assistant News Editor
33 Years 2 Months- Assisted in editing articles for clarity, coherence, and adherence to style guidelines.
- Assisted with layout design decisions for print editions.
- Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
- Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver quality content.
- Utilized SEO techniques to optimize content for search engine rankings.
- Supported planning of editorial calendar, aligning content with current events and audience interests.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Skills
Editing skills
Writing proficiency
Copy proofreading
Layout design
Headline creation
Press release writing
Social media proficiency
SEO
Adobe InDesign expert
Deadline management
Time management
Strong organizational skills
Multitasking Abilities
Team building
Content ideation
Communication skills
Copywriting and editing
Editorial Employee of the Year in 2024 for Paddock Publications
Nominated by my Daily Herald peers for excellence in writing, editing and, most importantly, collaboration and teamwork.
Timeline
Assistant News Editor
Tribune Publishing Company, LLC
06.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Assistant News Editor
Paddock Publications, Daily Herald
06.1993 - 08.2026Read More
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts from English
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