Nancy Niles
Holly Hill,FL
Summary
I am an experienced digital and multimedia editor with more than 10 years of experience in digital media, social media and 19 years in journalism. I'm skilled in resolving problems, finding innovative ways to report the news, tell stories and engage with the public. I am enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, flexibility, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Editor
Gannett, Inc
09.2016 - Current
- STORY CREATION & EDITING
- Write breaking news and briefs as the primary early morning editor
- Edit and proofread digital articles for AP style, digital/multimedia elements and SEO
- WEB & SOCIAL MEDIA
- Curated and organized content on the website of up to 22 different news sites in Florida
- Wrote compelling SEO-rich social media posts utilizing and developing best practices to grow engagement
- Creator, administrator and moderator for eight Facebook groups
- A key member of a team also responsible for curating, editing and promoting video on YouTube Channel, as well as content distribution and promotion on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Reddit
- VIDEO
- Edited videos for digital distribution by managing raw video, graphics, audio, music mix and color correction using Adobe Premiere Pro and Wochit
- Reviewed, selected and edited video content for news value and storytelling as assets to a well-rounded digital package
- MULTIMEDIA
- Researched and selected digital and social media content to add value to articles, including embedded posts, graphics, charts, location maps, photo and photo galleries, databases and video
- Created, produced and edited weekly and occasional podcasts
- Trained and experienced in curation of content and design of the print product
- Address public concerns through social media politely and professionally
- Coordinate with corporate IT and liaise between corporate and the local newsrooms with regard to technical issues, new product training and promotion of best practices.
Community News Reporter
Daytona Beach News
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Compiled and published local news
- Worked with the communities editor to develop story ideas, select and cover community events.
Bureau Manager
Daytona Beach News
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsible for day-to-day management of the bureau and walk-in public service, in addition to editorial duties.
Business Reporter
Daytona Beach News
10.2013 - 05.2015
- Primarily responsible for writing about new businesses, maintaining and updating databases, and curating public records.
Football Writer
St. Augustine
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Comprehensive digital, social and print coverage of local sports.
Agate Clerk/Sports Writer
Florida Times
09.2009 - 04.2011
- Responsible for curating and layout of the agate page of the Sports section
- The rest of the week I covered prep sports.
Managing Editor
The Franklin Group Newspapers
01.2008 - 08.2009
- Managed a six-person reporting team and three-person layout team.
Sports Editor
Marshall News Messenger
08.2004 - 10.2007
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions
- Developed online sports content, including columns, blogs and video pieces
- Wrote a weekly sports column.
Skills
- Digital Content Development
- Producing Videos
- Editing Team Supervision
- Digital Enhancements
- Story Pitching
- Leadership
- Consensus-Building and Teamwork
- Examine Proofs
- Topic Assignment
- Editorial Policy Making
- Print Space Allocation
- Writer Interviewing and Hiring
Timeline
Digital Editor
Gannett, Inc
09.2016 - Current
Community News Reporter
Daytona Beach News
05.2015 - 09.2016
Bureau Manager
Daytona Beach News
05.2014 - 05.2015
Business Reporter
Daytona Beach News
10.2013 - 05.2015
Football Writer
St. Augustine
09.2011 - 04.2012
Agate Clerk/Sports Writer
Florida Times
09.2009 - 04.2011
Managing Editor
The Franklin Group Newspapers
01.2008 - 08.2009
Sports Editor
Marshall News Messenger
08.2004 - 10.2007
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