CV
Work
Experience
2016-Present
Editor-in-Chief | The Austin Chronicle
2013-2016
Managing Editor | The Austin Chronicle
2007-2013
2001-2003
Senior Editor, Books & Screens | The Austin Chronicle
Screens Editor | The Austin Chronicle
Extensive experience managing a staff of writers and editors at Austin’s long-running alternative weekly. At ease moving from the big picture to getting in the weeds, writing and editing the gamut – breaking news posts, long-form journalism, trend-spotting pieces, special themed issues, social media, and web microcopy. Excellent communication skills and experience working collaboratively to create outstanding community-focused journalism.
2020-2022
Host, The Austin Chronicle Show | KOOP 91.7 FM
Hosted weekly community affairs, arts, and culture program. Duties included booking guests, writing scripts, conducting on-air interviews, and show promotion.
Education
2000
University of Texas | BS in Radio/Television/Film
Emphasis: screenwriting and film history
2006
University of Texas, Michener Center for Writers | MFA in Creative Writing
Emphasis: screenwriting and fiction
2021-present
Open Classrooms
Coursera
Content Strategy & UX Writing coursework
Skills
& Expertise
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Skills: Editing, Writing, Content Management, Project Management, Content Design for Print and Online Publications, Public Speaking, Social Media, CMS Management, Storytelling, Microcopy
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Technology: Google Suite, SEO, InCopy, Dispatch CMS, Social Media, Wix, Mailchimp
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Awards: "Print Unsung Hero," Austin Alliance for Women in Media (2022); Excellence in Special Section Publication, Association of Alternative Newsmedia (2022, 2024); Excellence in Team Reporting, Association of Alternative Newsmedia (2014); Excellence in Arts Criticism, Association of Alternative Newsmedia (2013); Best Film Critic, The Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll (2012)
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Professional organizations: Austin Film Critics Association, Alliance of Women Film Journalists