Experience

Chicago Public Media

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr. Editor, Govt. & Politics

  • Mar 2020 - Present



Chicago Tribune Media Group

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Metro Editor

  • Feb 2015 - 2020

  As deputy metro editor, I co-lead a team of editors from the city and suburbs and help shape the day's news with talented, bright and public service-oriented general assignment and investigative reporters.*Staff developer: I plan and execute training sessions with and for our staff. I also help coordinate our Metro internship program, researching, interviewing and hiring the best and brightest next generation of journalists. *Project leader: With other leaders, I initiate, develop and execute major innovative projects, ensuring their timely completion. *Problem solver: As a manger of a large staff, I work with many departments and ensure problems are dealt with swiftly, fairly, and proactively.*Productivity manager: I ensure my team is organized, stays on task, and focuses on doing their best work for the betterment of all.*Collaborator: I emphasize teamwork in everything, knowing we can do better journalism when everyone's best skills are recognized and used to their fullest potential. Show less

• Suburban and city news editor

  • Mar 2012 - Feb 2015

  As a source editor for the Chicago Tribune metro desk, I assigned and edited stories by general assignment reporters in Chicago, and helped to coordinate suburban coverage with bureau chiefs around the Chicago area.

• Chicago bureau chief, editor

  • Jun 2009 - Mar 2012

  As morning assignment editor, I primarily oversaw interns and general assignment reporters, assigning and editing stories, and coordinating with other departments to get the Chicago Tribune's day started.



Chicago Tribune Media Group

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Reporter

  • 2003 - 2009

  I covered crime and the Chicago Police Department for the Tribune's metro desk. I wrote compelling and award-winning stories about the criminal justice system and the impact of crime on the community. Prior to that, I was a general assignment reporter, focused primarily on criminal justice issues, for the Tribune's west suburban bureau. I covered crime and the Chicago Police Department for the Tribune's metro desk. I wrote compelling and award-winning stories about the criminal justice system and the impact of crime on the community. Prior to that, I was a general assignment reporter, focused primarily on criminal justice issues, for the Tribune's west suburban bureau.



NOLA Media Group

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Reporter

  • Jun 1999 - Jun 2002

  I was a general assignment reporter covering the suburbs, including crime, city government and neighborhood news. I was a general assignment reporter covering the suburbs, including crime, city government and neighborhood news.