Roderic Graham
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Decatur,GA
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Producer
1 Year 11 Months- Curate homepage news layout by selecting and packaging local, national, and world stories for timely display.
- Edit and produce wire stories to ensure adherence to Globe style standards.
- Manage production and editing of live blogs for timely coverage of politics, court procedures, and breaking news.
- Collaborate with editorial teams to develop and implement digital strategies for content distribution.
- Run A/B headline test to increase click-through rate on story content
- Analyze user data via Chartbeat to guide content strategy and improve user experience across platforms.
- Developed push alert, breaking news emails, and social posts to extend news reach across channels.
- Pitch story ideas to localize national story content.
Digital Producer
8 Years 1 Month- Curated daily AJC.com homepage in collaboration with writers and editors to deliver engaging content
- Write and curate 2 daily newsletters for over 100K subscribers
- Identify and write about trendy events for 'Unapologetically ATL', a weekly newsletter about Black culture in Atlanta
- Perform A/B headline test with Sophi and Chartbeat to improve audience engagement
- Optimize digital stories with visual elements, including custom built photo galleries
- Developed and managed editorial strategies for large digital packages to enhance audience reach and engagement
News Assistant
2 Years 1 Month- Collaborated with editorial teams and talent to execute on-air and taped productions
- Edited visual and audio elements for HLN productions
- Assisted journalists in research and fact-checking for on-air news segments.
- Coordinated logistics for live broadcasts, ensuring timely equipment setup and technical support.
- Monitored social media platforms for breaking news updates and audience engagement metrics.
Freelance Assignment Editor
1 Year 6 Months- Distributed digital content to over 600 news affiliates and clients, enhancing audience engagement
- Spearheaded #POTD campaign for @CNNWIRE Instagram account, increasing follower interaction and visibility
- Created a daily newsletter to keep subscribers informed about relevant news updates for news affiliates and subscribers
Education
Master of Arts - New Media Journalism
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Skills
Digital content strategy
Quick and detail-oriented writer
Digital engagement strategy
Data analysis
Visual content optimization
Newsletter management
Content management systems
Timeline
Digital Producer
Boston Globe
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
Digital Producer
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
08.2018 - CurrentRead More
News Assistant
CNN
06.2016 - 07.2018Read More
Freelance Assignment Editor
CNN
01.2016 - 07.2017Read More
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science from Communications
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Full Sail University
Master of Arts from New Media Journalism
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