Chelsea Wicks Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Facilitate coverage of daily news stories and breaking news Manage logistics and resources to maximize content gathering Review tips, conduct research, contact sources and schedule interviewsMonitor social media, inbox and other news outlets for stories to pitch Lead editorial meetings to assign stories and guide reportersBuild relationships with local media contactsTrained two new assignment editors in 2022

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

-- Managed, created and edited digital content to promote travel and tourism in Tualatin Valley, Oregon. -- Wrote and edited copy for print and digital advertisements.-- Created content and set the strategic direction for social media -- Managed website, write new content and copy for advertisements-- Expanded reach with SEO, social media and newsletters-- Monitored engagement, traffic and performance of digital content

Portland, Oregon

»Researched, wrote and edited digital-first content for KOIN.com andsocial media platforms»Wrote breaking news under deadline pressure, sent push alerts»Collaborated with newscast producers and on-air reporters to presentmultimedia stories online»Posted stories from affiliates and wires»Trained and mentored new digital content producers»Worked through three CMS transitions in three years

Tigard, Oregon/Portland, Oregon

» Sold University of Oregon Ducks sportswear and memorabilia. » Helped with store merchandising, inventory and key holder responsibilities.» Barista trained by Stumptown Coffee Roasters.

Hillsboro, Oregon

» Greeted and assisted residents and guests at a luxury senior living community, doing everything possible to say “yes” at all times.» Directed calls, sorted mail, input work orders and directed resident requests and prospective resident inquiries.

Portland, Oregon

»Established book tour events in more than 25 cities for a Pacific Northwest author, Megan Kruse. » Wrote press materials, event pitches and blogs.» Compiled nationwide media and bookseller contact list.

Eugene, Oregon

» Managed a staff of more than 80 student reporters, editors and photographers.» Set strategic direction and maintained digital content in WordPress CMS and social media.» Supported reporters in coverage of breaking news, sports events and special print editions.» Oversaw social media team, developing protocols and distinct voice.» Assigned stories, helped with conflict resolution and lead meetings.

» Edited all content for a daily and later semi-weekly student newspaper for grammar, AP Style and accuracy.» Led production of the semi-weekly newspaper, special editions and online content.» Wrote headlines and other display text for print newspaper and online stories. » As copy chief, hired, trained and managed a staff of 5-8 copy editors.

I copy edited sports content for the daily print edition from January 2012 until June 2013 at which point the Emerald transitioned into a twice weekly news magazine. After that point I edited all types of stories and wrote headlines and other display copy online and in print.I was also responsible for fact checking stories carefully and communicating with reporters and editors to prepare stories for publication.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Activities and Societies: Emerald

Chancellor'S Diploma, Media Arts