Assistant Managing Editor for Visuals & Graphics | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Pittsburgh | Oct. 2018 - Present

- Shape the visual direction of the Post-Gazette and Post-Gazette.com as a masthead level newsroom position.

- Played a key role as a photo assignment editor, contributing to a 2019 Pulitzer Prize win for Breaking News Reporting by managing the assignment schedule, resulting in timely and impactful visual coverage.

- Managed a diverse team of Photo Editors, Photographers, Graphic Artists, and Web Programmers.

- Manage and edit multiple news interactives, generating over 475,151 pageviews.

 

Director of Visuals | Rockford Register Star | Rockford | Nov. 2016 - Oct. 2018

- Led the creative direction for visual content for the Rockford Register Star.

- Provide strong leadership to a small but dynamic team of photojournalists.

- Deliver numerous presentations on photojournalism to local photography clubs.

- Actively participate in photography duties, winning awards.

 

Senior Picture Editor | MailOnline.com | New York City | May 2014 - July 2015

- Manage a dynamic team of 10 Picture Editors.

- Monitor national and international breaking news wires.

- Utilize Photoshop to create visually compelling composite images.

 

Photo Editor | The Des Moines Register | March 2005 - June 2011

- Manage a diverse team of photojournalists.

- Edit the winning entry for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography.

- Create a visual identity for the Des Moines Register.

- Produce high-quality photo galleries and blog posts.

- Develop the "In Focus" photoblog.

- Mentor freelance photographers and reporters.

- Spearheaded the creation of multiple photo-based yearly events.

 

Education:

Bachelor's of Arts in Photography | Columbia College Chicago

 

Skills:

- Strategic Planning, Team Management, and Workflow Optimization

- Editorial Leadership, Collaboration, Training, and Development

- Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills

- Ability to Work Under Pressure and Meet Deadlines