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Thaddeus Imerman

Copperas Cove,TX

Summary

As a military editor and Copperas Cove editor at Killeen Daily Herald, I produce two weekly publications that inform and engage readers on issues important to Fort Cavazos and Copperas Cove, such as city and school government, community events, veteran engagement, and more. I have been successfully handling multiple deadlines and demonstrating a variety in stories covered since July 2020.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Military Editor

Killeen Daily Herald
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhance publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing between 15-20 articles a week for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
  • Write pieces and news stories for a print publication, coordinating images and layout of a 12-page paper weekly to deliver proper presentation.
  • Contribute original articles on various topics, showcasing versatility as a writer and editor.

Copperas Cove Herald Editor

Killeen Daily Herald
07.2020 - Current
  • Write and/or edit 8-10 articles per week for a 6-page weekly publication.
  • Allocate stories to 1 freelancer and 3 coworkers and ensure they are free of errors before going on the page.
  • Liaise with graphic designers to create visually appealing layouts that complement the written content.
  • Perform research and check facts to maintain a high standard of journalistic integrity.
  • Pursue and develop stories independently, covering a range of topics, including city/local government, education, sports, human interest, and community events.

General Assignment Reporter

Killeen Daily Herald
05.2019 - Current
  • Enhance news coverage by consistently delivering accurate and timely stories in various formats.
  • Develop strong relationships with community members, local organizations, and officials to obtain exclusive information and interviews.
  • Won awards for numerous stories, including first place in the Texas Associated Press of Managing Editors awards for online coverage of an EF-2 tornado in 2019 and a fatal plane crash in 2020. Also won first place team effort award for the coverage of Army soldier Vanessa Guillen’s death in 2020.
  • Nearly weekly assist the sports editor by writing compelling game summaries of various high school sports games.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Iowa
Iowa City
08.2009

Skills

  • Copy Editing
  • Associated Press Style
  • Email and Verbal Communication
  • Breaking News
  • Copy Writing

Timeline

Military Editor

Killeen Daily Herald
11.2023 - Current

Copperas Cove Herald Editor

Killeen Daily Herald
07.2020 - Current

General Assignment Reporter

Killeen Daily Herald
05.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Iowa
Thaddeus Imerman