Dynamic leader and editor with a proven track record at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, where I manage a team of 15+ people, ensuring high-quality sports content. Expert in Adobe InDesign and adept at staff oversight, I excel in creating engaging products and enhancing visual presentation, demonstrating a keen eye for design and detail.
- Edited copy and wrote headlines for use in the sports section of the print edition and website using AP Style, usually upward of 5,000 words a shift while upholding high editorial standards.
- Budgeted print sections, keeping in mind packaging and assignments.
- Designed pages for the print edition.
- Proofed pages for the print section, with an eye on design and style errors.
- Managed a staff of 15+ people, including story planning, payroll and vacation schedules.
- Collaborated with editors of other sections, including photo, to create an engaging product every shift.
- Designed multiple print sections a shift to create a visually appealing and readable product.
- Edited copy, wrote headlines and proofed print pages for quality and accuracy.
- Collaborated with section editors to ensure timely and quality production.
- Reported daily and feature stories on a variety of topics, both individually and assisting full-time reporters.
- Took photos to enhance the visual presentation for print and online publications.
- Planned and edited, oversaw the creation of all content for the online and print publications of Indiana University’s student newspaper.
- Managed a staff of reporters and editors during the height of COVID-19, Black Lives Matter protests and a number of other unprecedented events.
- Other titles at Indiana Daily Student from 2019-22: Creative Director, Sports Editor, Copy Editor, Design Editor, Men’s Basketball Reporter, Men’s Soccer Reporter, Wrestling Reporter.