Newsletter Editor

• Mar 2023 - Present

Edit newsletter, selecting stories, writing headlines and summaries for SEO, compiling accurate calendar information, copy editing and proofreading. Edit newsletter, selecting stories, writing headlines and summaries for SEO, compiling accurate calendar information, copy editing and proofreading.

Coordinating Producer

• Jan 2013 - Dec 2017

Managed a 20-member, diverse professional team responsible for daily news production, including information gathering, camera crew scheduling, coverage logistics and story selection. Collaborated with internal departments including Legal, Transmission, Digital and Social Media. Achievements include the following: ● Conceptualized and implemented innovative news gathering strategies. ● Improved the morale, attitude and performance of team by clearly communicating expectations, encouraging… Show more Managed a 20-member, diverse professional team responsible for daily news production, including information gathering, camera crew scheduling, coverage logistics and story selection. Collaborated with internal departments including Legal, Transmission, Digital and Social Media. Achievements include the following: ● Conceptualized and implemented innovative news gathering strategies. ● Improved the morale, attitude and performance of team by clearly communicating expectations, encouraging individual development and rewarding performance. ● Hired, trained and retained 12 employees. ● Increased assignment efficiency through the creation of a position dedicated to Master Services Agreements and invoicing.

News Editor

• 2008 - 2013

Facilitated the timely, successful development of content for ESPN platforms. Drafted story summaries with attention to accuracy, relevancy and public interest. Ensured adequate coverage by coordinating the tasks amongst field producers, reporters and the assignment desk. Achievements include the following: ● Earned a promotion from news editor I to news editor II in 2010. ● Cultivated a reputation as a highly sought-after news editor for high-profile stories such as the 2011 NFL labor… Show more Facilitated the timely, successful development of content for ESPN platforms. Drafted story summaries with attention to accuracy, relevancy and public interest. Ensured adequate coverage by coordinating the tasks amongst field producers, reporters and the assignment desk. Achievements include the following: ● Earned a promotion from news editor I to news editor II in 2010. ● Cultivated a reputation as a highly sought-after news editor for high-profile stories such as the 2011 NFL labor negotiations and lockout, 2009 and 2011 NCAA investigations, and the suicide of an NFL player. ● Gained hands-on experience producing shows including SportsCenter, NFL Live and Sunday NFL Countdown.

Assistant Sports Editor

• Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

Supervised staff responsible for Ohio State men’s and women’s basketball, the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds, the Columbus Crew, the Columbus Clippers and NASCAR. ● Managed projects such as a book commemorating the Ohio State football team’s undefeated regular season, an APSE award-winning special section previewing the annual Ohio State vs. Michigan football rivalry and daily wraps following Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament ● Created… Show more Supervised staff responsible for Ohio State men’s and women’s basketball, the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds, the Columbus Crew, the Columbus Clippers and NASCAR. ● Managed projects such as a book commemorating the Ohio State football team’s undefeated regular season, an APSE award-winning special section previewing the annual Ohio State vs. Michigan football rivalry and daily wraps following Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament ● Created a template for equalized and improved coverage of Reds and Indians spring training ● Studied the changing culture of newspapers as a nominee to a newsroom task force ● Directed production of daily sports section for 250,000-circulation newspaper Show less Supervised staff responsible for Ohio State men’s and women’s basketball, the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds, the Columbus Crew, the Columbus Clippers and NASCAR. ● Managed projects such as a book commemorating the Ohio State football team’s undefeated regular season, an APSE award-winning special section previewing the annual Ohio State vs. Michigan football rivalry and daily wraps following Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament ● Created… Show more Supervised staff responsible for Ohio State men’s and women’s basketball, the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds, the Columbus Crew, the Columbus Clippers and NASCAR. ● Managed projects such as a book commemorating the Ohio State football team’s undefeated regular season, an APSE award-winning special section previewing the annual Ohio State vs. Michigan football rivalry and daily wraps following Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament ● Created a template for equalized and improved coverage of Reds and Indians spring training ● Studied the changing culture of newspapers as a nominee to a newsroom task force ● Directed production of daily sports section for 250,000-circulation newspaper Show less

Assistant Sports Editor

• Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

Led a three-member reporting team with responsibility for producing NFL, motorsports and outdoors content. ● Conceptualized story ideas and created visual presentation for special events such as the Fiesta Bowl, Super Bowl and Major League Baseball spring training. ● Appointed to a taskforce dedicated to internal accuracy and communications. ● Helped create an online presence for the sports section.

Sports Copy Desk Chief

• 2002 - 2004

Facilitated the production of a nightly sports section with a circulation of 400,000, assigning tasks, editing copy and overseeing final production. ● Created standardized tests to evaluate sports knowledge and writing skills in applicants. ● Ensured a continued understanding of expectations by offering training and development.

Copyeditor

• 1999 - 2001

Selected and edited wire stories, finalized reporter copy, drafted content and wrote photo captions. ● Earned a promotion to a sports section slot in July 2000. ● Assigned to draft weekly game capsules and deliver predictions for the NFL Insider page. ● Reported on events such as NFL games, ATP/WTA tournament, PGA tournament, high school sports Selected and edited wire stories, finalized reporter copy, drafted content and wrote photo captions. ● Earned a promotion to a sports section slot in July 2000. ● Assigned to draft weekly game capsules and deliver predictions for the NFL Insider page. ● Reported on events such as NFL games, ATP/WTA tournament, PGA tournament, high school sports

Sports Editor

• 1998 - 1999

Sports Editor

• 1997 - 1998

Sports Reporter

• 1996 - 1997