• Responsible for online delivery of the Topanga Messenger via uploading of articles, files, ads, and layouts.• Charged with creating exclusive online content in addition to supplemental content for print edition.• Assigned an online/print column that includes media commentary, critique, and interviews. Freelance Reporter 09/11 – 06/13• Responsible for writing profiles, film/music reviews, live event summaries, and features for the Topanga Messenger’s online and print editions.• Coordinated press junkets with public relations personnel to speak with individuals attached to independent and major-studio film projects. Studios include Sony, Fox, Warner Bros., Universal, The Weinstein Company, Fox Searchlight, Focus Features, and IFC.• Coverage for the last three Golden Globes and Oscar ceremonies. Coverage includes Red Carpet press lines and film/award analysis.• Honored as Guest Judge in the Short Film category at the 2012 Topanga Film Festival.

• Solely responsible for creating content, editing, and designing the News, Opinion, Valley Life, and Sports sections of the Valley Star.• Directed Section, Copy, Managing, and Advertising Editor in addition to serving as writing coach whenever necessary.• Spearheaded redesign of Online and Print publications.• Recruited potential writers and designers for future staff development• Collaborated with Journalism Department Chair in drafting future department policyManaging Editor 09/10 – 07/11• Reported directly to the Editor-in-Chief.• Adept at performing executive orders.• Counseled Section Editors in decision making policy.• Coordinated editorial content for the print edition.• Packaged and prepared PDF files for publication.Online Editor 09/09 – 07/10• Developed initial redesign of the Valley Star website including logo and masthead.• Overhauled infrastructure and implementation of publication process to have daily content• Installed online exclusives to bolster readership on a daily basis• Trained personnel in policy, protocol, and computer skills.