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Responsible for the digital publication of stories for news sites in Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana through the following: copyedit stories, finalize online packaging, research search engine optimization, workshop headlines and metadata fields, and create social language. Monitor search trends and pitch story ideas accordingly. Strategically plan and post.

Consistently curated content for six DMN Local email newsletters, focusing on coverage for cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and reviewed and edited the other nine. Gathered, organized, and analyzed newsletter metrics to determine future content and areas for growth. Responsible for posting promotional content across social platforms. Monitored story.

Served as the top editor at Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s, and Holy Cross College’s daily, independent, student-run newspaper. Finalized editorial and financial decisions. Oversaw a staff of more than 100 writers and editors. Reviewed all content for publication in a 10,000-circulation print edition and website. Led the paper to receive 30 Indiana Collegiate.

Created content for official Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. Responsible for posting stories across platforms for five-hour shifts during the week, scheduling posts overnight, and monitoring social over the weekend. Collaborated with editors and reporters to create engagement plans for stories. Monitored and shared breaking news content across.

Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States

Assisted corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety manager with internal communications. Converted safety book into learning modules for senior management staff training. Trained corporate safety and communications manager in Adobe InDesign to streamline internal newsletter processes. Created five-minute safety lesson slides for plant manager and larger.