Matthew Crowley
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Pashtana U.
Matthew is what every journalist hopes for in an editor. He's insightful, creative, detail-oriented and kind. He improves your writing and lifts your spirits. His edits make writing clearer, more concise and punchier. While reporting to him at the Las Vegas Review-Journal, I was struck by his dedication to his craft and his willingness to mentor emerging reporters like myself. He's also the first one to offer help, advice or a sympathetic ear. I’ve since sought his counsel during my biggest writing projects, always looking to add that special Matthew spark to my most important work.
John D'Anna, MBA
I I was fortunate enough to work with Matthew during his tenure at The Arizona Republic and can’t even begin to count the number of times he saved my butt. Beyond the great editing catches, I was always grateful when I got lucky enough to have him produce my stories. He made them sparkle and pop even if they were art challenged, and he was a Zen Master when it came to SEO on my headlines. Not only that, he is humble and kind, works and plays well with others, and isn’t too concerned about who gets the credit, as long as the job gets done. I spent many years as a hiring editor. I know talent when I see it, and Matthew is the real deal.
Wendy Killeen
Matthew is a consummate professional with an impeccable work ethic who brings an unparalleled integrity to the art of editing. I am fortunate to have had the benefit of his wisdom and experience, and am grateful to have had the pleasure and honor of working with him. Having Matthew in your newsroom means you not only have crisp, clean and concise copy, but the heart of a teacher and someone who can be counted on to guide colleagues to achieving their best work. He made a deep and lasting impact in our newsroom and I am proud to call him a friend.
Pashtana U.
Matthew is what every journalist hopes for in an editor. He's insightful, creative, detail-oriented and kind. He improves your writing and lifts your spirits. His edits make writing clearer, more concise and punchier. While reporting to him at the Las Vegas Review-Journal, I was struck by his dedication to his craft and his willingness to mentor emerging reporters like myself. He's also the first one to offer help, advice or a sympathetic ear. I’ve since sought his counsel during my biggest writing projects, always looking to add that special Matthew spark to my most important work.
John D'Anna, MBA
I I was fortunate enough to work with Matthew during his tenure at The Arizona Republic and can’t even begin to count the number of times he saved my butt. Beyond the great editing catches, I was always grateful when I got lucky enough to have him produce my stories. He made them sparkle and pop even if they were art challenged, and he was a Zen Master when it came to SEO on my headlines. Not only that, he is humble and kind, works and plays well with others, and isn’t too concerned about who gets the credit, as long as the job gets done. I spent many years as a hiring editor. I know talent when I see it, and Matthew is the real deal.
Wendy Killeen
Matthew is a consummate professional with an impeccable work ethic who brings an unparalleled integrity to the art of editing. I am fortunate to have had the benefit of his wisdom and experience, and am grateful to have had the pleasure and honor of working with him. Having Matthew in your newsroom means you not only have crisp, clean and concise copy, but the heart of a teacher and someone who can be counted on to guide colleagues to achieving their best work. He made a deep and lasting impact in our newsroom and I am proud to call him a friend.
Pashtana U.
Matthew is what every journalist hopes for in an editor. He's insightful, creative, detail-oriented and kind. He improves your writing and lifts your spirits. His edits make writing clearer, more concise and punchier. While reporting to him at the Las Vegas Review-Journal, I was struck by his dedication to his craft and his willingness to mentor emerging reporters like myself. He's also the first one to offer help, advice or a sympathetic ear. I’ve since sought his counsel during my biggest writing projects, always looking to add that special Matthew spark to my most important work.
John D'Anna, MBA
I I was fortunate enough to work with Matthew during his tenure at The Arizona Republic and can’t even begin to count the number of times he saved my butt. Beyond the great editing catches, I was always grateful when I got lucky enough to have him produce my stories. He made them sparkle and pop even if they were art challenged, and he was a Zen Master when it came to SEO on my headlines. Not only that, he is humble and kind, works and plays well with others, and isn’t too concerned about who gets the credit, as long as the job gets done. I spent many years as a hiring editor. I know talent when I see it, and Matthew is the real deal.
Wendy Killeen
Matthew is a consummate professional with an impeccable work ethic who brings an unparalleled integrity to the art of editing. I am fortunate to have had the benefit of his wisdom and experience, and am grateful to have had the pleasure and honor of working with him. Having Matthew in your newsroom means you not only have crisp, clean and concise copy, but the heart of a teacher and someone who can be counted on to guide colleagues to achieving their best work. He made a deep and lasting impact in our newsroom and I am proud to call him a friend.
Pashtana U.
Matthew is what every journalist hopes for in an editor. He's insightful, creative, detail-oriented and kind. He improves your writing and lifts your spirits. His edits make writing clearer, more concise and punchier. While reporting to him at the Las Vegas Review-Journal, I was struck by his dedication to his craft and his willingness to mentor emerging reporters like myself. He's also the first one to offer help, advice or a sympathetic ear. I’ve since sought his counsel during my biggest writing projects, always looking to add that special Matthew spark to my most important work.
John D'Anna, MBA
I I was fortunate enough to work with Matthew during his tenure at The Arizona Republic and can’t even begin to count the number of times he saved my butt. Beyond the great editing catches, I was always grateful when I got lucky enough to have him produce my stories. He made them sparkle and pop even if they were art challenged, and he was a Zen Master when it came to SEO on my headlines. Not only that, he is humble and kind, works and plays well with others, and isn’t too concerned about who gets the credit, as long as the job gets done. I spent many years as a hiring editor. I know talent when I see it, and Matthew is the real deal.
Wendy Killeen
Matthew is a consummate professional with an impeccable work ethic who brings an unparalleled integrity to the art of editing. I am fortunate to have had the benefit of his wisdom and experience, and am grateful to have had the pleasure and honor of working with him. Having Matthew in your newsroom means you not only have crisp, clean and concise copy, but the heart of a teacher and someone who can be counted on to guide colleagues to achieving their best work. He made a deep and lasting impact in our newsroom and I am proud to call him a friend.
Experience
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PolitiFact
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United States
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Online Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copy Chief
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Jul 2022 - Present
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The Arizona Republic | azcentral.com | La Voz
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Digital desk editor
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Mar 2018 - Jan 2019
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Las Vegas Review-Journal
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Assistant city editor
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Aug 2016 - Jan 2018
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Assistant city editor/copy editor/general assignment reporter, metro and business
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Nov 2015 - Jul 2016
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Copy editor
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1998 - Jul 2015
Copy edited and line edited stories with NewsEngin and Microsoft Word; wrote headlines and captions, paginated and designed news pages with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop; led newsroom stylebook team, maintaining and updating stylebook. Copy edited and line edited stories with NewsEngin and Microsoft Word; wrote headlines and captions, paginated and designed news pages with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop; led newsroom stylebook team, maintaining and updating stylebook.
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Las Vegas Business Press
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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Book reviewer
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Apr 2008 - Jan 2012
Reviewed books on business, economics, management, office culture and business development Reviewed books on business, economics, management, office culture and business development
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Post-Star
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Features writer/Weekend GA
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1993 - 1996
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Sportswriter
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1990 - 1993
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Cortland Standard
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sportswriter
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1990 - 1990
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Syracuse Newspapers
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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Sports desk intern
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Jan 1989 - Dec 1989
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Education
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1985 - 1989
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/modern foreign languages
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