-Covered entertainment scene of Ames-Manage a few freelancers-Oversee (and do some designing) of the weekly print section-Covered many general assignment stuff -- ranging from school board and county board of supervisors to city festivals and student profiles

August 2009-May 2010; January-May 2011• Launched entertainment site Ames247.com and its brand in spring 2010, solely focused on entertainment in the city.• Created the website and the strategies behind it -- online first, social media, crowdsource, topics instead of beats, link, be an authority.• Oversaw a staff of 5 to 9 and led large online projects for VEISHEA, Kaleidoquiz and Homecoming• Ensured fresh content nearly every day -- such as stories, blog posts, and photo… Show more August 2009-May 2010; January-May 2011• Launched entertainment site Ames247.com and its brand in spring 2010, solely focused on entertainment in the city.• Created the website and the strategies behind it -- online first, social media, crowdsource, topics instead of beats, link, be an authority.• Oversaw a staff of 5 to 9 and led large online projects for VEISHEA, Kaleidoquiz and Homecoming• Ensured fresh content nearly every day -- such as stories, blog posts, and photo galleries Show less

Began social media initiatives. Assisted in a new entertainment website and did framework for a Fresno wiki.

October 2006-May 2007: Features reporter• I wrote a story or two each week about local events and the people of the ISU community -- emphasis on technology stories.May 2007-May 2008; August-December 2008: FYI editor• Editor of the FYI section, which covered lifestyle and entertainment.• In fall 2008, I also oversaw AMUSE, a weekly entertainment guide for the weekend's events.• Oversaw 1 or 2 assistant editors and a staff of 10 reporters• Since most new reporters had… Show more October 2006-May 2007: Features reporter• I wrote a story or two each week about local events and the people of the ISU community -- emphasis on technology stories.May 2007-May 2008; August-December 2008: FYI editor• Editor of the FYI section, which covered lifestyle and entertainment.• In fall 2008, I also oversaw AMUSE, a weekly entertainment guide for the weekend's events.• Oversaw 1 or 2 assistant editors and a staff of 10 reporters• Since most new reporters had no prior experience, I taught them how to cover a beat and write for the publication. • Developed a beat system and created an environment of more feature and personal angle stories• Worked with photo and design staffs on design and presentationJanuary to May 2009: Legislative reporter• Covered the Iowa Legislature (and occasionally localized national politics and issues)• Wrote about four stories each week• Traveled to Des Moines to work at the Statehouse and meet state representatives at least once a week• I used social media -- specifically Twitter -- and engaged with people about my topicMay-August 2010: Editor in chief• Oversaw the editorial budget and staff of 40 (9 editors)• Worked with advertising, creative, and PR departments in projects and promotions for the organization• Restructured the workflow and oversaw the implementation of a new content management system that moved the daily operation toward an online focus• Headed two print publications a week and content online everyday Show less

Freeland reporter. Covered the county board of supervisors and the school district.