In my capacity as General Manager/Editor, I serve as the driving force behind the daily operations of the Ottumwa Courier and Oskaloosa Herald, two influential newspapers dedicated to serving the vibrant communities of Southeast Iowa. My multifaceted role encompasses a wide spectrum of responsibilities, including:Strategic Leadership: Orchestrating the development and execution of comprehensive strategies to achieve organizational objectives and uphold the highest editorial standards.Team Management: Nurturing a talented team of professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, and guiding staff members towards peak performance and professional growth.Budget Oversight: Skillfully managing financial resources, optimizing budget allocation, and ensuring the newspapers' fiscal health and sustainability.Policy Development: Establishing and enforcing newsroom policies that uphold journalistic ethics, integrity, and excellence in reporting.Content Production: Actively participating in content creation, editing, and production, ensuring the delivery of engaging, insightful, and impactful stories to our readers.

As the Group Editor overseeing The Oskaloosa Herald and The Ottumwa Courier, I assumed a pivotal role in shaping the editorial direction of these esteemed publications. My responsibilities spanned a diverse spectrum, encompassing both strategic and hands-on contributions, including:Editorial Leadership: Spearheading the editorial vision for two prominent newspapers, setting the tone for compelling storytelling, investigative reporting, and top-notch content quality.Team Management: Efficiently managing personnel, nurturing talent, and fostering a collaborative newsroom culture that thrived under my leadership.Financial Stewardship: Taking charge of budget allocation, ensuring judicious resource utilization, and bolstering the newspapers' financial health while sustaining a commitment to journalistic excellence.Editorial Decision-Making: Making crucial editorial decisions that upheld the highest journalistic standards, ethics, and integrity in reporting.Print Production Coordination: Collaborating seamlessly with a satellite design center to ensure flawless print production and layouts, maintaining the publications' visual appeal.Content Development: Contributing directly to content creation, engaging in reporting, and providing editorial guidance to writers, resulting in impactful stories and comprehensive news coverage.Strategic Planning: Devising innovative strategies to enhance content quality, reader engagement, and market presence, continuously evolving the publications' offerings.Regional News and Sports Coverage: Implementing strategies to bolster successful news and sports coverage, reflecting the dynamic interests and needs of our region's readers.

As a Regional Editor overseeing multiple newspapers within the CNHI, LLC portfolio, my role was instrumental in orchestrating the daily newsroom operations of the Centerville Daily Iowegian. This dynamic position included the direct management of a staff reporter and a staff sports writer, as well as playing a pivotal role in comprehensive news coverage spanning local government, politics, public safety, courts, and other critical areas.My contributions extended beyond the Centerville Daily Iowegian to encompass the oversight and mentorship of reporters at the Pella Chronicle, Knoxville Journal-Express, and the newsroom of the Oskaloosa Herald, fostering a collaborative and productive network of journalism professionals across the region.Key responsibilities during this tenure included:Editorial Leadership: Setting the editorial tone for each newspaper, guiding content development, and ensuring a commitment to journalistic excellence and integrity.Team Management: Skillfully managing a team of reporters, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth within each newsroom.Comprehensive Reporting: Engaging in in-depth reporting on matters pertaining to local government, politics, public safety, and courts, providing readers with insightful, reliable, and impactful news coverage.Multinewsroom Oversight: Orchestrating effective newsroom operations across multiple publications, aligning editorial strategies with the unique needs and interests of each community.Content Quality Enhancement: Implementing strategies to elevate content quality, enhance reader engagement, and sustain the publications as trusted sources of news and information.Community Engagement: Ensuring that the newspapers remained vibrant, essential pillars of their respective communities, actively contributing to the region's informed citizenry.

In my role as Editor at the Centerville Daily Iowegian, a reputable five-day daily newspaper, I assumed a multifaceted position that involved overseeing the day-to-day operations of the newsroom. With a dedicated team comprising one general assignment reporter and one sports writer, I played a pivotal role in shaping the newspaper's editorial direction and community impact. Key responsibilities encompassed:Editorial Leadership: Providing strategic direction and leadership, setting editorial priorities, and ensuring the delivery of timely, relevant, and engaging content to our readers.Team Mentorship: Mentoring and coaching reporters to harness their full potential, fostering professional growth, and nurturing a collaborative newsroom culture that thrived under my guidance.Print Production Coordination: Collaborating effectively with a satellite design desk to ensure seamless print production and layout, maintaining the newspaper's visual appeal.Digital Presence Management: Overseeing the management of the newspaper's website and social media accounts, optimizing online engagement, and adapting to the evolving digital landscape.Community Representation: Actively representing the newspaper within the community, establishing and maintaining valuable relationships with local stakeholders, and ensuring that our publication remained a trusted source of information.Comprehensive Reporting: Reporting on critical topics, including crime, courts, city government, and county government, providing our readers with insights into issues that matter most to them.

As Managing Editor of the Knoxville Journal-Express, a central Iowa weekly publication, I provided effective oversight of the editorial department, managed the growing online presence, and offered guidance to reporters through coaching and mentoring. My responsibilities included reporting on critical areas such as crime, courts, city government, and county government.

As the Web Coordinator at The Pitch Sports Show, I played a pivotal role in managing online content and enhancing the digital presence of the show. My responsibilities included maintaining the show's website and ensuring the seamless delivery of sports-related content to our audience.

As Associate Editor, I collaborated with the Managing Editor to provide comprehensive area news coverage. I also oversaw the newspaper's online and social media presence while continuing to cover local sports.

As Sports/Online Editor, I provided exclusive coverage of sporting events for five area high schools, including photography and in-depth reporting. Additionally, I contributed to general news assignments, such as breaking news reports and spot news photography. I also managed the newspaper's online and social media presence, engaging with the digital audience.

As a correspondent, I worked as an independent contractor, receiving assignments from the newspaper. My primary focus was on sports photography, capturing memorable moments from various events. I also contributed written stories on occasion and covered festivals and events, providing a well-rounded range of content for the publication.

As a Producer at The Pitch Sports Show, I played a pivotal role in managing all aspects of the production for a two-hour, weekly sports show on a small AM station with an FM repeater. My responsibilities included operating Google SS32, Adobe Audition, audio boards, and general studio production equipment to ensure the show aired seamlessly.Additionally, I managed the show's online presence, involving the cutting and editing of recorded audio from the show for on-demand listening, enhancing its accessibility for the audience.