Assist with editing tape and scripts, including helping to assemble mixes, when neededProvide editorial guidance and support to reportersDevelop, implement, and manage production process for the new season Edit episodes from first draft through final mixProduce and mix episodesDevelop metrics and monitor data analytics

Developing and writing stories on food and history, contract writing and editing. I was a regular contributor to Edible Milwaukee, writing the "Vintage Eats" food history column. My work has also appeared in Salon, Midwest Living, On Wisconsin, Slate, and Smithsonian, among others.

I'm the author of six books: Odd Wisconsin (2007), Madison: History of a Model City (2010), A Short History of Wisconsin (2011), Apple: A Global History (2011), Marketplace of the Marvelous: The Strange Origins of Modern Medicine (2014), and Pistols and Petticoats: 175 Years of Lady Detectives in Fact and Fiction (2016)My primary research interest is in the history of women, and bringing light to women's stories that don't tend to make it into textbooks and the historical narrative.

Editing shows, managing external teams, and advising on new projects in development

Lead editor and director of NHPR's on-demand unit, managing a team in the production, editorial, and marketing of award-winning shows including Outside/In and Civics 101, as well as special projects like Patient Zero.- Supervise team of hosts, producer, and interns (7-11 people)- Serve as editorial lead on all projects-Run daily and weekly editorial meetings-Oversee hiring for the unit, including: drafting of job descriptions and execution of inclusive recruitment strategies-Lead on-demand audio strategy, including new content development, audience acquisition, and marketing strategy-Work closely with NHPR’s news department and digital team in establishing editorial vision and operational strategy for new content initiatives-Establish and monitor KPI metrics for NHPR’s on demand audiences and products-Analyze audience data and develop strategies to grow audiences across all platforms in collaboration with relevant department leaders- Manage department budget of $600,000 and content-related grants-Help lead revenue strategies for NHPR’s on-demand properties, including: fundraising, sponsorships, and membership programs

Wisconsin Life explores what it means to live in Wisconsin through the stories of the people who live here (or are from here). Duties:Develop, coordinate, and produce radio pieces for Wisconsin LifeManage budgetEdit written radio commentariesAcquire new stories and contributorsManaged 40+ freelance contributorsInterview guestsField recordingCoach voice talent for broadcastAudio edit radio pieces for broadcastPrepare scripts for broadcastMix music and sound Manage website and social media

Develop show ideas and potential guests, book guests, prepare questions, write promotional material and show intros, update website and social media, screen calls, direct show

Editor of monthly e-newsletter. Developed master plan for Old World Wisconsin. Created vision statements and historic themes for Wade House and Villa Louis.

Researched, wrote, and edited bimonthly newsletter.Supervised newsletter redesign. Coordinated website team and developed 2-3 original online news stories each weekDevelopmental book editing. Developed online marketing packets for books

Developed and selected content for digital collections on Wisconsin history, including "American Journeys" and "Turning Points in Wisconsin History" Wrote abstracts and contextual essays on Wisconsin topicsManaged online collectionsDeveloped lesson plans and critical thinking guides for teachers and students

Catalogued and tagged digital documents for search database Researched and wrote summaries and abstracts of digitized manuscripts.

Developed audio tour of natural and human history of campus natural areas.Wrote and edited a natural and architectural history of the UW campus.

Researched, wrote, and edited bimonthly newsletter. Assisted in development of marketing copy and campaigns. Coordinated and wrote original online news stories.

Organized annual open house event to connect farmers to customers. Created consumer guide to local farms. Provided marketing and other promotional material for farmers.

Assisted with oral history collection and transcription. Assembled research notes and archival resources. Coordinated research trips.