Paul Durham
Wilson,North Carolina
Summary
Being able to adapt quickly to new concepts is a professional strength. Successful sports editor offering 19-year history developing solid reporting teams and developing engaging sports content across multiple platforms. Uncovers opportunities to diversify content and coverage, driving website traffic and loyal readership. Excellent team builder and leader with good project management and prioritization skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
SPORTS EDITOR/WRITER
The Wilson Times
10.2004 - Current
- Hiring, training and managing 2-5 person staff
- Writing, editing, layout, graphic design, reporting, photography/editing, videography/editing, social media, podcasting
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
- Created, developed and implemented visual elements.
- Revitalized community sports coverage by increasing assignments and revamping quality standards.
- Planned layout of sports section by formatting stories, graphics and headlines.
- Collaborated with advertising to create sponsored weekly and annual features to broaden revenue stream.
PRODUCTION ARTIST
HKA Design Incorporated
03.2001 - 09.2004
- Collaborated with designers, account executives and clients to create finished mechanicals of printing specification and color matches of wine and beverage packaging and collateral products for such high-profile clients as Kendall-Jackson and Mike's Hard Lemonade.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Woodford Publishing Incorporated
02.1994 - 01.2001
- Provided printing specifications and accepted bids from suppliers,
- Negotiated printing contracts
- Created production schedules
- Arranged distribution
- Maintained inventory
- PUBIC RELATIONS
- Coordinated book signing and media appearances by Woodford Press Authors
- Created Web Site promotions
- Executed public relations postal and telephone campaigns
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Design
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro05.1990
Skills
- Systems Evaluation
- Background Investigation and Research
- Event Coverage
- Media Relations
- Copy Editing
- Community Sports Coverage
- Layouts
- Daily Planning
- Staff Recruiting
- Proofreading
- Social Media Campaign
- Publication Production Oversight
- Team Oversight
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Linear Video Editing
- Online Content Development
- Determining Budgets
- AP Style Editing
- Digital Photography
- Microsoft Excel
- Associated Press (AP) Style
- Writer Interviewing and Hiring
- Copywriting
- Headline Writing
- Content Curation
- Story and Content Idea Development
- Adobe Creative Suite Master
- Sports Features
- Social Media Platforms
- Sports Reporting
- Digital Content Management
- Production Processes
Accomplishments
North Carolina Press Association Writing Awards 2010-2022
North Carolina Press Association Design Award 2014-2018
Wilson Hot Stove Special Recognition Award 2013
North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association Media Award 2009
North Carolina Youth Soccer Association Person of the Year 2008
Timeline
SPORTS EDITOR/WRITER
The Wilson Times
10.2004 - Current
PRODUCTION ARTIST
HKA Design Incorporated
03.2001 - 09.2004
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Woodford Publishing Incorporated
02.1994 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Design
University of North Carolina Greensboro
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