Lora Wegman Email & Phone Number

St Louis, Missouri, United States

I lead the firm's communications and creative services teams, helping to promote our attorneys and our brand through social media, digital content, multimedia, advertising, media relations and numerous other channels.

Greater St. Louis Area

My goal was to create clear, meaningful content related to the services Greensfelder attorneys provide to clients. I worked to enhance the firm's brand awareness through advertising, PR, digital media, marketing materials and other channels. My work included:- Creating and editing content for the firm’s website and blogs, event materials, news releases and social media pages. - Collaborating with firm attorneys on writing and managing RFP and proposal responses, with the goal of… Show more My goal was to create clear, meaningful content related to the services Greensfelder attorneys provide to clients. I worked to enhance the firm's brand awareness through advertising, PR, digital media, marketing materials and other channels. My work included:- Creating and editing content for the firm’s website and blogs, event materials, news releases and social media pages. - Collaborating with firm attorneys on writing and managing RFP and proposal responses, with the goal of expanding the firm's client service.- Overseeing firm events focused on client appreciation, networking and education.- Working with firm industry group leaders to help them fulfill their marketing and business development strategies on an annual basis. - Coordinating the firm's visual communications and branding.- Managing the marketing department’s budget and staff. Show less

Columbia, Missouri Area

For several years, I taught an online course called Editing and News Design for the High School Advisor, for graduate students improving their skills as high school newspaper advisers. I also taught the online Using Infographics course, which introduces students to how information graphics can be used effectively in print and electronic media.

St. Louis, Mo.

DESIGN DIRECTOR, 2013-2015I led a growing production department that was a design hub for our parent, The Dolan Co. During my time there, the department took on design duties for several publications from across the country, and my role involved overseeing the transition of each publication and hiring staff to assist with the daily production duties. I designed newspapers, magazines and special publications for several Dolan news organizations and advised other production staff members on… Show more DESIGN DIRECTOR, 2013-2015I led a growing production department that was a design hub for our parent, The Dolan Co. During my time there, the department took on design duties for several publications from across the country, and my role involved overseeing the transition of each publication and hiring staff to assist with the daily production duties. I designed newspapers, magazines and special publications for several Dolan news organizations and advised other production staff members on design, deadline management, communication with advertising reps and other aspects of our daily work.MANAGING EDITOR, March-October 2014My position was expanded for several months to include managing editor duties in addition to my design director duties. I was the editor primarily responsible for assigning and editing stories for Missouri Lawyers Weekly from our four staff reporters, as well as freelance writers. I supervised content for all special sections as well, including the MOney 20 and Corporate Counsel Desk Book annual magazines. Show less

Columbia, Missouri Area

CITY EDITOR, 2009-13I supervised the Tribune's news reporting staff, for web and print coverage. Our staff covered beats including city, county and state government, education, business, public safety and other areas. I helped update the website and social media channels with breaking news, as well as managing print deadlines on a daily basis. I was the primary assigning editor for daily news stories and coordinated with photo, design and copy-editing staff on all… Show more CITY EDITOR, 2009-13I supervised the Tribune's news reporting staff, for web and print coverage. Our staff covered beats including city, county and state government, education, business, public safety and other areas. I helped update the website and social media channels with breaking news, as well as managing print deadlines on a daily basis. I was the primary assigning editor for daily news stories and coordinated with photo, design and copy-editing staff on all coverage.PRESENTATION EDITOR, 2006-09Job duties included oversight of the paper's visual presentation, new project development, information graphics, news and features design, editing and communications with our marketing department. I led a complete redesign of the print edition, which launched in conjunction with the implementation of our new website. In addition, I conceptualized and designed a new lifestyle section, Pulse, working closely with the section's editor to launch this successful weekly section. Show less

Master Of Arts - Ma, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Student Society for News Design chapter president, Kappa Tau Alpha journalism honor society

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication

Activities and Societies: Index newspaper, editor in chief