Experience

Pacific Daily News

• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investigative Reporter

  • 2019 - Present

  Evaluate the priorities of the target demographic to determine stories that are relevant to the market. Research statistics, documents and analyze data to investigate leads and newsworthy stories. Conduct comprehensive research and interviews to thoroughly understand the subject matter. Write stories so that they are engaging and can be understood by the layman.

• City Editor

  • 2013 - 2019

  Understand market demographics to drive news overage that is most relevant to our community. Proficient in community-based news priorities. Managed a team of news reporters in a very deadline-oriented environment. Coordinated daily and enterprise assignments. Worked with other editors in the newsroom to drive strong, aggressive news coverage. Managed breaking news.

• Assistant City Editor

  • Jun 2003 - Jun 2013

  Managed news reporters on daily assignments. Assisted desk to process local news through publication. Conducted news skills training with staff.

• Data and Projects Editor

  • 1999 - 2003

  Managed news reporters through data-based projects. Edited project copy. Developed news projects. Worked with design team to develop presentation.

• Copy Desk Chief

  • 1996 - 1999

  Managed a 6-member copy desk for a daily newspaper publication and its affiliated publications.

• Government Reporter

  • Aug 1993 - 1996

  Reported on government and political news.