Hugo Daily News: Writing/Reporting, Editing, Page Design, Photography
I currently work as the assistant editor and staff writer at Hugo Daily News in Hugo, Okla. and have been here since May 2009. On a daily basis I edit all copy that goes into the paper and design page one as well as several inside pages. I cover county and community news stories including, but not limited to, events, city council and school board meetings, local elections and various feature pieces. Photojournalism is also heavily a part of my job.
“The new pilot in town” PDF
The above clip works as an example of my reporting/writing, photography and front page layout capabilities. I included the story’s jump on the right.
“Goodland School District proposes annexation into Grant School District” PDF
“Hospital’s new chief financial officer offers a wealth of experience” PDF
“Swink School converts to four-day school week” PDF
“Mobile museum showcases unknown WWII history” PDF
“Local author promotes book about his life” PDF
Rural Missouri: Writing/Reporting, Page Design, Photography
For the summer of 2008, I worked as an intern for Rural Missouri magazine. I designed the layout and shot photo for all stories I wrote. Rural Missouri covers a circulation of more than 500,000 Missouri Electric Co-op members and other subscribers.
The AB(C-4)s of Explosives PDF
Columbia Missourian: Writing/Reporting
In Fall 2007, I worked as a reporter for the Columbia Missourian on the enterprise beat. I came up with many of my own story ideas but also reported on breaking news items.
“Fathers cycle 3,700 miles to raise funds for cancer cure” text
“Balloons on the horizon” text
“Head start” full online story
“Girl Scouts learn about chemistry in MU program” text
Losing by example PDF p. 1
Losing by example PDF p. 2
Online stories:
Barack-a-Que brings together Obama supporters
Gov. Blunt and other Republicans speak at Boone County GOP Chili Supper
Columbia Missourian: Editing
Fall 2008, I copy edited for the Columbia Missourian. This included editing stories for general spelling and grammar errors, as well as AP Style. I also wrote headlines, t- and c-decks, cut lines and jumps. These are a few examples of stories I edited and for which I wrote headlines.
