Host/produce online live streams and produce content for Knotfest.com and Knotfest social media pages (YouTube, Instagram, Twitch) including: musician interviews/Q&A's, live album listen-throughs, podcasts, written articles and more.

Edited, wrote, produced and optimized digital content to maximize viewership for all of Gannett’s Tennessee publications, in addition to scheduling social media posts and sending push notifications.Acquired firsthand knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) through case study research, self-paced instruction, weekly/bi-weekly training, and peer networking to serve as the SEO SME for the newsroom. Planned, produced, and recorded several award-winning network podcasts including regular weekly series and long-form, episodic storytelling.-Suspicion: 2018 Tennessee Associated Press Broadcasters and Media Editors - 2nd place Multimedia-Country Mile: International Awards Media Association - Best Use of Audio (Honorable Mention)-Grand Divisions: 2018 EPPY Awards - Best Podcast (Finalist)Leveraged expertise to create and implement best practices and a streamlined workflow for handling daily and breaking news, successfully implementing them during a number of stories and projects.Helmed digital coverage of the Nashville Predators hockey games, including their appearance in the 2017 Stanley Cup Final throughout four rounds of play.-Covered each playoff game to update live blogs, develop trending and breaking web content, and share engaging social media posts. Shattered previous page view statistics by several million.

Joined the team as an unpaid contributor and was promoted to Editor in May 2014 after just 14 monthsLed content development for SB Nation’s Nashville Predators blog, ensuring fresh and engaging content (analysis, trending, opinion and breaking news), edited, produced and scheduled for maximum reach.Advertised and promoted upcoming content across all social media platforms to drive viewership utilizing teasers, highlight GIFs, and shareable posts.Followed an exclusive lead, tracking case files and collaborating with SB Nation/Vox writers, editors and legal strategists to construct a breaking straight-news story on a major scandal featuring a team player facing allegations of sexual assault. -Broke the news before mainstream media and national media brands, amassing more than 50K page views in the first hour and earning credits/links to/from leading media outlets, including ESPN, TSN, The Score, and more.Hired a news team to enhance overall coverage, strategizing new content ideas to significantly improve website interaction, grow social media followers and build a reputation as the go-to source for Nashville Predator news and commentary.-Boosted Twitter audience from zero fo 5k followers over two seasons and experienced YOY growth averaging 130% for in-season months.

Worked as one of the three person photo staff covering Elkhart and surrounding counties. Shot deadline assignments delegated by the Chief Photographer and enterprised story ideas. Daily assignments included (but were not limited to): general and breaking news, high school and college sports, found or scheduled features and portraits. Responsible for editing my own work. Consulted with copy editors about page layout.

Worked on a staff of two interns and one photographer covering Muskegon and surrounding areas. Shot assignments to be uploaded to the website on an immediate deadline. Daily assignments included (but were not limited to): general and breaking news, high school and college sports, found or scheduled features and portraits. Responsible for editing my own work.

Worked on a staff of two interns and one photographer covering Saginaw and surrounding areas. Shot assignments to be uploaded to the website on an immediate deadline. Daily assignments included (but were not limited to): general and breaking news, high school and college sports, found or scheduled features and portraits. Responsible for editing my own work.

Worked concurrently with Studio Lab Manager, as well as Photo Department faculty. Scheduled student lab technicians for work shifts, and was responsible for maintaining an efficient work environment while assisting students with any needs they might have.