Experienced reporter, editor, designer, photographer and headline writer
Greater Los Angeles Area
- Current
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- Reporter at The Orange County Register
- Past
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- News Editor at Daily Herald
- Copy Editor and Page Designer at Daily Herald
- Arts and Entertainment Editor at Daily Sundial
- Reporter and Photographer at Daily Sundial
- Stringer at La Crescenta Valley Sun
- Education
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- California State University-Northridge
- Connections
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connections
- Industry
- Media Production
- Websites
Chris Daines’s Summary
Experienced reporter, editor and photojournalist capable of independent news gathering and handling varied assignments. Creative assessor of newsworthy stories and their development. Skilled pagination and copy editing abilities. Advanced photography and lighting knowledge. Keen observer with a willingness to accept and carry out assignments requiring travel and investigation.
Chris Daines’s Specialties:
Adobe Creative Suite, photojournalism, arts and entertainment, reporting, XHTML and blogging.
Chris Daines’s Experience
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Reporter
The Orange County Register
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Newspapers industry)
June 2008 — Present (5 months)
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News Editor
Daily Herald
(Newspapers industry)
December 2007 — June 2008 (7 months)
Responsibilities include:
* Manage 10 designers and copy editors while maintaining previous copy editing and designing responsibilities. Established organization methods to improve page flow and accuracy.
* Direct daily news budgeting meetings to determine newsworthiness and placement of local and wire content. Work directly with hotographers and reporters for enterprise design.
* Assist in development of niche products and special sections to stimulate ad revenue and improve reader interest to go beyond the front page. -
Copy Editor and Page Designer
Daily Herald
(Newspapers industry)
July 2006 — December 2007 (1 year 6 months)
* Maintained strict deadlines. Acted as reporter when needed.
* Worked with a successful team of copy editors to ensure reporting was factual and responsible, with strict Associated Press style. Trained new employees in both AP style and pagination.
* Provided engaging and clean news page design using art and typography, -
Arts and Entertainment Editor
Daily Sundial
(Newspapers industry)
January 2006 — June 2006 (6 months)
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Reporter and Photographer
Daily Sundial
(Educational Institution; Newspapers industry)
August 2005 — January 2006 (6 months)
Covered college events, legislative bills, campus news, and entertainment events. Provided photography along with reporting.
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Stringer
La Crescenta Valley Sun
(Privately Held; Newspapers industry)
May 2003 — September 2003 (5 months)
Reported board meetings, council meetings and events for a weekly paper. Provided both photography and reporting.
Chris Daines’s Education
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California State University-Northridge
BA, Journalism, Photography, Religion, 2003 — 2006
- Activities and Societies:
- SPJ, NPPA
Additional Information
Chris Daines’s Websites:
Chris Daines’s Interests:
Photography, media, hiking, bicycling, music, reporting, headline writing.
Chris Daines’s Groups:
SPJ, NPPA
Chris Daines’s Honors:
First and Second Place, Society of Professional Journalists Division B Front Page Newspaper Design, 2008
Chris Daines’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
