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An innovative Web producer and writer with experience managing and optimizing content through editing, presentation and graphics. Committed to improving Web sites and helping journalism move into its next incarnation — the Web. Works well with teams and building bridges between writers and technology in environments ranging from the traditional newsroom to a small start-up. Proficient in blogging software, content management systems, image editing and building online graphics.
Write for a blogging company (b5), Plentii.com and for own site on topics including fashion, interior design, green living and personal finance. Develop and maintain readership and public relations contacts. Promote sites through social media and other Web 2.0 services. Edit images using various image editing software.
Plan and maintain Web site with Drupal content management system. Copy edit and package stories to improve hits and presentation. Manage transition from stock photos to photo subscription service. Spearhead social media efforts, resulting in three top referrers. Create interactive graphics with Many Eyes and other data visualization software. Design static graphics for header and promotions. Create e-mail and print marketing materials in conjunction with marketing and public relations professionals. All efforts have resulted in traffic growing from 100 to 1,000 page views per day.
Used a content extractor and internal content management system to upload print content to the Web site under deadlines. Optimized print headlines for Web using SEO practices. Managed and assisted in creation of a hyperlocal community site with social networking features and 350 users. Worked with site developer to enhance user experience and with all editorial desks to improve content on Web site. Initiated creation of blog portal and transition of blogs from Blogger to Wordpress. Covered a beat, developed and worked on enterprise pieces while producing daily stories.
Generated story ideas from a beat, maintained contact with government officials and city leaders, wrote stories affecting the community, consistently worked on larger enterprise pieces, assisted in creating and working on several large projects.
Member of Lectures Committee, Editor and Reporter at the award-winning Iowa State Daily.
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