https://www.moreheadstate.edu/News/2018/June/Akers-named-MSPR-news-director

Collaborate with writers to improve writing quality and structure. Advise writers on possible solutions to textual problems. Edit copy for style and mechanics, write and assign copy. Maintain professional contacts including law enforcement and individuals within the judicial system. Monitored relevant news. Maintain awareness of publication trends and markets. My accomplishments included: Kentucky Press Association awards in investigative journalism, breaking news, photography and design. We also produce a quarterly magazine and numerous special sections throughout the year. Creating content and conducting upkeep of website www.journal-times.comI also contribute, when needed, to the production of The Morehead News and the Daily Independent, which are sister publications. I am responsible for creating content and representing The Morehead News group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/TheMoreheadNews• https://www.facebook.com/OliveHillTimes• https://www.facebook.com/GraysonJournalEnquirer

Read and responded to submissions. Laid out text. Advised writers on possible solutions to textual problems. Revised text content and structure. Developed and pitched story ideas. Wrote copy and took photos at events. Maintained professional contacts, including sports coaches and players in three cities. Oversaw freelance writers. Allocated print space for text, photos, ads and illustrations.

Wrote stories and covered events as assigned. Developed and pitched story ideas. Wrote copy and took photos at events. Maintained professional contacts.