Craig Kanalley

Current

Traffic & Trends Editor at The Huffington Post
Adjunct instructor at DePaul University
Founder/Editor at Breaking Tweets

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Past

Online Editor at The DePaulia
Digital Intern at Chicago Tribune
Content producer/blogger at WindyCitizen.com

Freelancer at Chicago Sun-Times
Intern at Chi-Town Daily News
Intern at Bee Group Newspapers
Editor/reporter at Cardinal Courier
Sports editorial assistant/staff writer at Democrat and Chronicle
Intern at The Tonawanda News

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Education

DePaul University
Saint John Fisher College

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182 connections

Industry

Online Media

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Craig Kanalley’s Summary

I'm a hard-worker and self-starter who pays close attention to detail. I'm passionate about journalism and believe strongly in its important role in society, especially in today's digital world.

I'm particularly interested in the real-time Web and its effect on journalism which I studied closely while completing a Masters degree in journalism (online focus) from DePaul University.

Besides a strong interest in journalistic applications of social media, especially Twitter, I've also developed a passion for SEO, tracking search trends and breaking news.

Craig Kanalley’s Specialties:

Content editing, writing for the web, SEO, social media, sports writing, news writing, blogging, content management systems, databases, online initiatives, web design, graphic design, video editing

Craig Kanalley’s Experience

Traffic & Trends Editor

The Huffington Post

(Privately Held; Online Media industry)

November 2009 — Present (1 month)
Adjunct instructor

DePaul University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

September 2009 — Present (3 months)

• Teach "Digital Editing: From Breaking News to Tweets" class addressing the rise of digital media and its effect on journalism
• Covers journalistic applications of Twitter and topics such as finding information during breaking news and how to verify citizen reports
Founder/Editor

Breaking Tweets

(Online Media industry)

January 2009 — Present (11 months)

• Post content daily for a Web site that personalizes global news through Twitter and has gained international attention, views from 186 countries
• Manage staff of 40+ contributors, operate @breakingtweets Twitter account, oversee launch of affiliate sites, explore ways for site to grow
Online Editor

The DePaulia

(Online Media industry)

January 2009 — November 2009 (11 months)

• Lead redesign of campus newspaper Web site (depauliaonline.com), assign stories, contribute content, frequently update site
• Increase Web presence through creation and maintenance of Twitter account (@dannythedemon), Facebook and other means
Digital Intern

Chicago Tribune

(Privately Held; TRB; Newspapers industry)

June 2009 — October 2009 (5 months)

• Develop and maintain "Breaking Tweets Chicago" on ChicagoNow, tracking breaking news and capturing the local scene via Twitter
• Monitor site analytics for ChicagoNow, track trends, operate @ColonelTribune Twitter account, help with social media outreach
Content producer/blogger

WindyCitizen.com

(Online Media industry)

September 2008 — May 2009 (9 months)

• Utilize content management system to post links to various stories, write concise headlines and teasers
• Maintain and frequently update a blog about the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League, including live blogs and analysis
Freelancer

Chicago Sun-Times

(Public Company; Newspapers industry)

January 2009 — January 2009 (1 month)

• Live blogged and twittered from Washington, D.C., while covering the
Inauguration; posted pictures, videos and daily updates for Web site
Intern

Chi-Town Daily News

(Online Media industry)

September 2008 — October 2008 (2 months)

• Produce well-written content related to education, politics and other topics for this hyper-local, online-only newspaper in Chicago
• Promote and market the publication through various social networking sites, including Facebook and Twitter, and blogs
Intern

Bee Group Newspapers

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)

May 2008 — August 2008 (4 months)

• Write sports, news, business and feature stories for this cluster of nine weekly newspapers in suburban Buffalo
• Contribute to special sections, write obituaries and marriage notices, help with other duties as needed

(I also interned here during the summer of 2006.)
Editor/reporter

Cardinal Courier

(Newspapers industry)

September 2004 — May 2008 (3 years 9 months)

Award-winning campus newspaper at St. John Fisher.
Positions held:
• Online Editor (Jan. 2007-May 2008)
• Managing Editor (Sept. 2006-Dec. 2006)
• Sports Editor/Assistant Editor (Sept. 2005-Apr. 2006)
• News Staff Writer (Sept. 2004-Apr. 2005)
Sports editorial assistant/staff writer

Democrat and Chronicle

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; GCI; Newspapers industry)

October 2006 — April 2008 (1 year 7 months)

• Collect, process and present information in a fast-paced, Web-oriented environment, participate in meetings
• Write complete and accurate stories out of office on deadline, contribute effective web updates on short notice
Intern

The Tonawanda News

(Newspapers industry)

April 2005 — August 2005 (5 months)

• Assist in high school sports coverage for this daily newspaper, answer calls from coaches regarding game results
• Help write news briefs and wrap-ups for various games, assist in updating Little League results and standings

Craig Kanalley’s Education

DePaul University

M.A. , Journalism (Online/New Media) , 2008 — 2009

Named to 2009 UWIRE Top 100 College Journalists.
Recipient of 2008/2009 Graduate Award of Excellence in Journalism.
Saint John Fisher College

B.A. , Communication/Journalism , 2004 — 2008

Summa cum laude, 4.0 GPA all four years.
Recipient of Trustees' Distinguished Scholar Award, Excellence in Communication/Journalism Award.
Minor in English Writing.