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
2023.11 - 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
2020.07 - 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
2019.05 - 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, TX05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Iowa
Iowa City08.2009
Skills
- Copy Editing
- Associated Press Style
- Email and Verbal Communication
- Breaking News
- Copy Writing
Timeline
Military Editor
Killeen Daily Herald
2023.11 - Current
Copperas Cove Herald Editor
Killeen Daily Herald
2020.07 - Current
General Assignment Reporter
Killeen Daily Herald
2019.05 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Iowa
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