Richard Pratt
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Tracy Gehrts
Richard is a passionate and driven team player. As a curious self-starter, he is not afraid to pursue new ideas. Richard is a talented and reliable news writer who can handle tough stories under breaking news deadlines. He is an incredibly hard worker and an outstanding mentor. I am glad I had the opportunity to work with him.
Michael Barnes, CEW
Richard is a multi-talented web editor worthy of your consideration. At the Gazette, I worked with him. Not only did he post stories to the paper's website, but he was a talented videographer and editor. Richard can do it all. He knows Sony Vegas, Flash and many other multimedia programs. His versatility was truly impressive. He would post a story, then shoot and edit a weekly webcast with what was happening in the newsroom. He is truly a warrior for the digital age!
Tracy Gehrts
Richard is a passionate and driven team player. As a curious self-starter, he is not afraid to pursue new ideas. Richard is a talented and reliable news writer who can handle tough stories under breaking news deadlines. He is an incredibly hard worker and an outstanding mentor. I am glad I had the opportunity to work with him.
Michael Barnes, CEW
Richard is a multi-talented web editor worthy of your consideration. At the Gazette, I worked with him. Not only did he post stories to the paper's website, but he was a talented videographer and editor. Richard can do it all. He knows Sony Vegas, Flash and many other multimedia programs. His versatility was truly impressive. He would post a story, then shoot and edit a weekly webcast with what was happening in the newsroom. He is truly a warrior for the digital age!
Tracy Gehrts
Richard is a passionate and driven team player. As a curious self-starter, he is not afraid to pursue new ideas. Richard is a talented and reliable news writer who can handle tough stories under breaking news deadlines. He is an incredibly hard worker and an outstanding mentor. I am glad I had the opportunity to work with him.
Michael Barnes, CEW
Richard is a multi-talented web editor worthy of your consideration. At the Gazette, I worked with him. Not only did he post stories to the paper's website, but he was a talented videographer and editor. Richard can do it all. He knows Sony Vegas, Flash and many other multimedia programs. His versatility was truly impressive. He would post a story, then shoot and edit a weekly webcast with what was happening in the newsroom. He is truly a warrior for the digital age!
Tracy Gehrts
Richard is a passionate and driven team player. As a curious self-starter, he is not afraid to pursue new ideas. Richard is a talented and reliable news writer who can handle tough stories under breaking news deadlines. He is an incredibly hard worker and an outstanding mentor. I am glad I had the opportunity to work with him.
Michael Barnes, CEW
Richard is a multi-talented web editor worthy of your consideration. At the Gazette, I worked with him. Not only did he post stories to the paper's website, but he was a talented videographer and editor. Richard can do it all. He knows Sony Vegas, Flash and many other multimedia programs. His versatility was truly impressive. He would post a story, then shoot and edit a weekly webcast with what was happening in the newsroom. He is truly a warrior for the digital age!
Credentials
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Marketing Tools: Digital Marketing
LinkedInNov, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Corridor Business Journal
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Reporter
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Nov 2020 - Present
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GoDaddy
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Hosting Support
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Dec 2018 - Nov 2020
Helping customers solve technical problems with their hosting services, SSL certificates, email accounts, website security and more. Helping customers solve technical problems with their hosting services, SSL certificates, email accounts, website security and more.
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Digital Editor
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Jul 1997 - Jan 2018
Involved in nearly all aspects of editing and preparing content for posting to TheGazette.com, The Gazette's Web site. Responsibilities have included managing The Gazette's blog offerings, and recruiting new bloggers; maintaining content on Gazette niche publication sites; and coordinating The Gazette's audio and video production processes, including staff training. Also heavily involved in maintaining and expanding The Gazette's presence on various social media channels, including Facebook and Twitter. Worked in a merged newsroom with KCRG-TV9, where duties including posting content, managing social media channels and editing video clips from news broadcasts.
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Online content editor
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Jul 1997 - Mar 2009
Editing, enhancing and posting content to TheGazette.com, our newspaper Web site. Shot and edited video, prepared multimedia packages, worked with network of bloggers, installed Web cams, moderated comments, led the development of a parenting-focused Web site, worked in the field with reporting, editing, liveblogging and photography.
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Web content editor
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1999 - 1999
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Editor
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May 1996 - Apr 1997
Editor of a trade magazine devoted to the light truck accessory industry. The first, and only, external editor ever hired for this publication. Editor of a trade magazine devoted to the light truck accessory industry. The first, and only, external editor ever hired for this publication.
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Editor
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Sep 1994 - Apr 1996
Responsible for all aspects of newspaper production, including staff management, editorial decision-making, editing copy, choosing stories for page placement, and representing the newspaper publicly. Responsible for all aspects of newspaper production, including staff management, editorial decision-making, editing copy, choosing stories for page placement, and representing the newspaper publicly.
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Editor
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1993 - 1995
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Education
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1985 - 1988
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism -
1983 - 1987
Luther College
English -
1981 - 1983
Jefferson High School
High school diploma
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