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Sarasota, Fl, Us

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Created and edited diverse content for print and digital media, including YouTube, using writing, editing and research expertise. Consulted on newspaper rebrand and redesign, enhancing its visual appeal, content strategy and reader engagement. Publications include Powder, The Ski Journal, Jackson Hole Daily, Northwest Herald, Colorado Springs Gazette, The Anaconda Leader and Townlift.

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Led team of writers and graphic designers to produce informative and entertaining content for a website, social media and two print publications (Longboat Key Observer and Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer. Oversaw all aspects of content creation. • Led teams that won 32 Florida Press Association awards, doubling previous years’ totals.• Sarasota Observer won the Florida Press Association's Sweepstakes Award for the publication with most FPA Newspaper Awards (21) in 2024• Expanded… Show more Led team of writers and graphic designers to produce informative and entertaining content for a website, social media and two print publications (Longboat Key Observer and Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer. Oversaw all aspects of content creation. • Led teams that won 32 Florida Press Association awards, doubling previous years’ totals.• Sarasota Observer won the Florida Press Association's Sweepstakes Award for the publication with most FPA Newspaper Awards (21) in 2024• Expanded coverage of underserved communities and subjects• Streamlined cluttered, multi-app workflow into one project management app (Asana)• As editorial lead on AI task force, oversaw use of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and helped guide ethics policy related to artificial intelligence usage within the company.• Won Claudia Ross Memorial Award for Investigative Reporting Show less

Aspen, Colorado, United States

Design and copy edit the daily print newspaper, while managing the website, SEO and creating content. Created a comprehensive style guide for written content and graphic design, ensuring a consistent and cohesive brand representation across platforms. Ensured compliance with house and AP style guides. • Assumed website editor and SEO role during COVID-related cutbacks.• Used automation to increase efficiency of layout, photo editing, research and web editing.• Coordinated remote… Show more Design and copy edit the daily print newspaper, while managing the website, SEO and creating content. Created a comprehensive style guide for written content and graphic design, ensuring a consistent and cohesive brand representation across platforms. Ensured compliance with house and AP style guides. • Assumed website editor and SEO role during COVID-related cutbacks.• Used automation to increase efficiency of layout, photo editing, research and web editing.• Coordinated remote team of writers & photographers to meet deadlines on 1,250 editions. Show less

Anaconda, Montana, United States

Created multimedia local sports content and designed the sports section. Interviewed local athletes, community officials and stakeholders. Copy edited and proofread content. Managed social media.• Designed, laid out and wrote tri-annual prep sports magazine• Doubled Facebook and Twitter following; grew a diverse readership• Won four Montana Newspaper Association awards (three first-place awards)

Alta, Wyoming, United States