Experience

Oak Park Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer and Editor

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  • Launched library magazine The Storyline; manage, edit, and write articles for each issue; coordinate with freelance photographers and staff and community contributors. • Write and edit news and feature stories demonstrating the library’s impact for individuals, the community, and the national urban library profession. • Serve as lead writer and manager of the organization’s two most high-profile monthly email newsletters, one of which focuses on equity and anti-racism news, programs, and initiatives. • Started a 10+-member inclusive communications committee; lead meetings and projects. • Pitch and place stories with external media outlets. • Collaborate with colleagues and community stakeholders to produce digital media content for web, social media, email newsletters, annual reports, presentations, and video.