
wire editor at Sun Herald (McClatchy Co.)
Biloxi, Mississippi Area

wire editor at Sun Herald (McClatchy Co.)
Biloxi, Mississippi Area
I've been in the print journalism business since 1977 (since 1967 if delivering afternoon papers counts). Pressman, ad salesman, photographer, beat writer, crime reporter, copy editor, designer, news editor, presentation editor and wire editor.
I'm trying to stay relevant by schooling myself on all things Web through NewsU at Poynter and other online courses.
I excel at research, headlining and design.
I write fiction in my spare time, read a lot, and know more than necessary about pop culture and music. I ran two successful campaigns in small town politics in Illinois and served 10 years on a township board of trustees.
I've been a landscaper, greenhouse gardener, and housepainter. That background has served me well when editing stories.
(Newspapers industry)
2008 — Present (1 year )
(Newspapers industry)
2000 — Present (9 years )
Fighting a daily battle to make World news relevant to South Mississippi. Some call it a quixotic fight. I consider it visionary.
(Newspapers industry)
1995 — 2000 (5 years )
Supervised copy and designed desks
(Newspapers industry)
1993 — 1995 (2 years )
(Newspapers industry)
1989 — 1993 (4 years )
BA , English , 1987 — 1989