Bobby Burns
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Greg Rickabaugh
I had the pleasure of working for Bobby Burns first as a reporter and photographer in Williamston, N.C., and then later as a staff writer at The Daily Reflector in Greenville, N.C. I learned much from his guidance. In fact, he was more of a mentor than a boss, coaching me in areas where I needed it while trusting me in areas where he knew I excelled. I specifically recall when Bobby identified my love for graphics and incorporated that into the newspaper's repertoire. It seemed to me that Bobby always relied on the strengths of his staff and shied away from micro-managing anyone. Also, he was an effective editor because he walked the talk, setting a good example for others and displaying a positive work ethic. Bobby was always a great listener whose primary goal was to utilize the talents of his staff and create the best product possible.
Greg Rickabaugh
I had the pleasure of working for Bobby Burns first as a reporter and photographer in Williamston, N.C., and then later as a staff writer at The Daily Reflector in Greenville, N.C. I learned much from his guidance. In fact, he was more of a mentor than a boss, coaching me in areas where I needed it while trusting me in areas where he knew I excelled. I specifically recall when Bobby identified my love for graphics and incorporated that into the newspaper's repertoire. It seemed to me that Bobby always relied on the strengths of his staff and shied away from micro-managing anyone. Also, he was an effective editor because he walked the talk, setting a good example for others and displaying a positive work ethic. Bobby was always a great listener whose primary goal was to utilize the talents of his staff and create the best product possible.
Greg Rickabaugh
I had the pleasure of working for Bobby Burns first as a reporter and photographer in Williamston, N.C., and then later as a staff writer at The Daily Reflector in Greenville, N.C. I learned much from his guidance. In fact, he was more of a mentor than a boss, coaching me in areas where I needed it while trusting me in areas where he knew I excelled. I specifically recall when Bobby identified my love for graphics and incorporated that into the newspaper's repertoire. It seemed to me that Bobby always relied on the strengths of his staff and shied away from micro-managing anyone. Also, he was an effective editor because he walked the talk, setting a good example for others and displaying a positive work ethic. Bobby was always a great listener whose primary goal was to utilize the talents of his staff and create the best product possible.
Greg Rickabaugh
I had the pleasure of working for Bobby Burns first as a reporter and photographer in Williamston, N.C., and then later as a staff writer at The Daily Reflector in Greenville, N.C. I learned much from his guidance. In fact, he was more of a mentor than a boss, coaching me in areas where I needed it while trusting me in areas where he knew I excelled. I specifically recall when Bobby identified my love for graphics and incorporated that into the newspaper's repertoire. It seemed to me that Bobby always relied on the strengths of his staff and shied away from micro-managing anyone. Also, he was an effective editor because he walked the talk, setting a good example for others and displaying a positive work ethic. Bobby was always a great listener whose primary goal was to utilize the talents of his staff and create the best product possible.
Experience
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Editor
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Aug 2015 - Present
Chief cook and bottle washer
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Online editor, news editor
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Jul 1998 - Aug 2015
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Editor
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1994 - 1998
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Editor
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1993 - 1994
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The Courier-Tribune
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reporter
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1989 - 1993
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The Columbia Missourian
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Student journalist
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1987 - 1989
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Reporter
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1988 - 1988
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Education
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1984 - 1989
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Journalism, English and Journalism, editorial concentration -
1984 - 1989
University of Missouri School of Journalism
bachelor of journalism, bachelor of arts
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