2004
2003
2008-present
Responsible, as part of an elite team, for identifying and shaping the top stories worldwide at one of the largest, oldest and most trusted independent news organizations. Worked with all major editorial departments to edit a wide variety of spot developments and enterprise projects, including content seen by more than half of the global population. Duties encompassed national, international, business and entertainment assignments and involved frequent use of contributions from across media platforms.
The Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette
The (Springfield, Illinois) State Journal-Register
The Evansville (Indiana) Courier
The (Charleston, Illinois) Times-Courier and (Mattoon, Illinois) Journal Gazette
Edited stories from around the nation for AP's marquee news wire. Worked with reporters and bureau editors to focus ideas, ensure accuracy and write for broadest possible audience.
Supervised entire Indiana state news report in consultation with news editor and bureau chief. Oversaw reporters, edited top stories and coordinated coverage with New York-based national desk.
Oversaw all evening editorial operations, including monitoring news developments statewide, assisting AP members and editing report serving 70-plus Indiana newspapers and hundreds of broadcasters.
2004-2006
2006-2008
Work history
Responsible for editing all U.S. news (except Washington coverage) for national wires during busiest hours of news cycle. Consulted with state bureaus to expedite urgent stories, monitor breaking developments and plug holes in copy. Supervised rewrite editors and editorial assistants.
1991-1995
Selected and edited top news stories from throughout the United States. Conferred with bureaus in all 50 states to frame story ideas, set priorities and direct the day-to-day report. Assisted national editor and night national editor and coordinated coverage of 2006 and 2008 congressional primaries.
Duties included general-assignment reporting and covering the 2001 and 2002 Indiana legislative sessions, as well as occasional broadcast writing and desk supervising.
2000-2002
Reported for independently owned daily newspaper serving 11 counties in central Illinois. Beats included general assignment, police and courts, and city hall.
2002-2003
1996-2000
Eastern Illinois University
Master of arts, history
Bachelor of arts, history and journalism