Deep South Connect Editor/Gannett
cary, north carolina, united states
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Claim your profileExperienced editor, writer and columnist who has covered everything from college football national championships, NCAA tournaments, the Masters, breweries and all things in between. I've adapted with the changing industry to provide audiences with content that best fits their needs and also aligns with company goals. I routinely search for audience trends and use analytics daily to discover what is working with readers. SEO knowledge is one of my specialties, and that is reflected in my headline writing and storytelling.As a writer, I think like a reader to produce meaningful content that resonates with readers throughout my community, across the state and beyond. My goal with each story is to answer the reader's question, enhance their cognitive thinking and make them trust that we're the outlet that they can turn to.I have 15 years in the journalism industry creating content that matters to the readers. I am a seven-time Georgia Press Association winner and 12-time placer (top 3). I'm also a five-time APSE top-10 finalist, including a third-place finish in 2022 for columns in the Athens Banner-Herald's division.





