Bailey Atkinson Email & Phone Number

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

I was a copy editor and designer for McClatchy Newspaper's Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette. The daily newspapers cover the Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Beaufort areas of South Carolina. I worked mostly on the Lowcountry features section.

Owensboro, Kentucky Area

I work at a fast-paced print newspaper design hub. Pages include section fronts, feature packages and wire pages.I work closely with seven North Carolina daily newspapers.

The University Of Kansas

I designed page layouts for the school’s daily publication after attending daily budget to plan content for the next day’s paper. I worked closely with the reporters, copy chief and photo editor to decide what graphics, illustrations or visual elements will better tell the stories.

Lawrence, Kansas Area

I wrote stories that ranged from 300 to 2,000 words concerning a wide variety of topics pertaining to relationships. I expanded my skill set and interviewing techniques while getting experience interviewing celebrities.

Lawrence, Kansas Area

I followed the NASCAR circuit and reported on the events of a race when needed. I incorporated both Kansan style and AP style while working with the copy desk and design desk to package the article in an appealing way while meeting strict deadlines.

The University Of Kansas

I designed page layouts for the University’s yearly magazine.

Bachelor Of Science, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Alpha Delta Pi, The University Daily Kansan, Natural Ties, Jayplay Magazine

Education record

Activities and Societies: Hauberk yearbook, SHARE volunteering, swim team