Dillon Davis Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

As a writer in SDHC's award-winning Communications & Government Relations Division, I work with our team to write about how SDHC builds connections with the communities we serve. It involves drafting impactful news releases, sharing inspiring client stories from SDHC programs that help low-income and homeless San Diegans, and creating engaging social media content to bring these stories to the public. I also support our agency's logistical needs during news conferences, SDHC board meetings, and other events as assigned.Other job responsibilities include:• Drafting copy for internal communications and SDHC's Annual Report;• Tracking social media metrics and writing a monthly report about the performance of SDHC's social media posts;• Monitoring SDHC's media requests inbox and tracking stories involving SDHC programs; and• Providing support to fulfill public records requests.

San Diego, California, United States

In this fast-paced and dynamic San Diego newsroom, I worked as a Digital Content Producer. There, I wrote and produced original stories, localized stories of national significance for local audiences, and worked directly with on-air reporters to web-produce their work for social media and our website. I wrote about numerous topics in this role, including the COVID-19 pandemic, elections, crime, conservation, and the San Diego Padres. Some other duties from this role:• Write, edit and curate local, state and national news stories for website, app, newsletters and social media accounts.• Livestream breaking news on website, app and social media.• Coordinate with reporters, producers and others on state and local news, sports and entertainment coverage.• Edit broadcast scripts in AP/FOX 5 style for website.• Send push notifications to notify viewers of breaking news and other content.• Edit and curate videos to post on Facebook and Instagram.

Asheville, North Carolina Area

On the business beat in this Western North Carolina newsroom, I made an impact by reporting on topics of significance in the region, including the area's tourism industry, a major hospital merger, downtown and regional development efforts, transit issues and crime. I also led local coverage of several Asheville-area sporting events, notably Serena Williams' return to tennis in Fed Cup and the FEI World Equestrian Games in Tryon, N.C. Some other highlights:• Produced daily and long-term news content for print and online publication in Asheville's metropolitan statistical area.• Contributed to weekly content strategy sessions with reporters, editors, and photographers as part of the newsroom's UNC-Knight Foundation Table Stakes Newsroom Initiative.• Collaborated on community journalism covering significant local events such as a $1.5 billion hospital merger and a $24 million annual tourism promotions boar

Battle Creek, Mi

Taking on the business beat at my hometown newspaper in Southwest Michigan, I wrote about major employers and employment trends, tracked downtown and regional redevelopment efforts, highlighted new and existing businesses, and covered a range of other topics, including crime, healthcare, local government, and even a failed CBS crime procedural based on Battle Creek. Other items of note:• Produced and facilitated the publication of the Enquirer's annual "Progress" edition, a print initiative highlighting local voices and development projects impacting the community. • Conducted long-term reporting on Kellogg Co. and W.K. Kellogg Foundation initiatives to drive transparency.• Investigated and exposed a fraudulent sewer management system deal, leading to a $3 million recovery for taxpayers.

Muskegon, Michigan

On the staff of The Muskegon Chronicle and MLive.com, I wrote and produced daily and enterprise stories, wrote social copy and shot photos that contributed to MLive's network of newspapers throughout Michigan. I covered local government in Grand Haven, regional business topics, crime, entertainment and prep sports. Most notably, I led coverage of a First Amendment legal challenge in Graven Haven and contributed reporting and tracked data for MLive's Michigan Honor Series that highlighted the state's dwindling population of World War II veterans.

East Lansing, Michigan

- Write and edit news stories on the men's basketball and football programs at Michigan State University. - Shoot, edit and publish pregame and postgame video segments and regular podcasts. - Plan daily and long-term content on a six-member sports desk. - Post on social media during games, news conferences and during breaking news events.- Travel with the team throughout its postseason runs including the Big Ten Tournament in Chicago and NCAA Tournament stops in Detroit and Indianapolis.

East Lansing, Michigan

- Write, edit and plan content for MSU's daily student newspaper. - Recruit, interview and hire reporters, photographers and design staffers.- Produce three mail-home sections for incoming freshman students. - Manage newsroom payroll and schedule paychecks.- Attend weekly meetings with the newspaper's professional staff.

East Lansing, Michigan

- Manage and develop a desk of six reporters. - Write daily stories to contribute to the print and online product. - Edit and moderate videos, podcasts and other multimedia content. - Oversaw and contributed to the State News' sports social media presence. - Advise the design staff of editorial content and creative elements.

East Lansing, Michigan

Battle Creek, Michigan

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Activities and Societies: The State News

High School Diploma