Tina McGrady
Hillsboro
Summary
Dynamic editor skilled in transforming editorial teams into high-performing units that boost readership and profitability. Successfully manages complex publishing schedules and orchestrates digital engagement strategies, resulting in significant audience growth. Committed to delivering award-winning content under tight deadlines.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
Journal Review
Crawfordsville
05.2010 - Current
- Edit content generated by editorial staff members or submitted by readers and others through press releases.
- Ensure quality control on voice, accuracy, grammar, and AP and local style.
- Manage publishing schedules, editorial calendars, and content workflow to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content.
- Develop and design page layout for daily newspaper.
- Orchestrate digital content and follower engagement on newspaper website, increasing audience interaction and online presence.
- Coordinate storytelling across various social media platforms, enhancing audience reach and promoting brand visibility.
- Supervise staff through regular check-ins and provide guidance.
- Manage supplementary pieces including special sections and electronic newsletters.
News Editor and Reporter
Commercial-News
Danville
07.2005 - 05.2010
- Conducted interviews with credible sources for information gathering in news stories.
- Cultivated relationships with government agencies, businesses, and community leaders to secure timely breaking news updates.
- Monitored feeds from news agencies to stay informed on breaking news and current events.
- Designed news section pages with team collaboration to ensure timely publication.
- Proofread news stories to ensure accuracy in spelling and punctuation.
- Collaborated with diverse co-workers to support achievement of organizational goals.
Editor and Reporter
Journal Review
Crawfordsville
08.1994 - 07.2005
- Managed editorial staff of 10, producing award-winning content for community newspaper.
- Provided comprehensive coverage across police, fire, courts, government, and schools, ensuring timely and relevant news for readership.
- Researched diverse topics to produce insightful, fact-based news stories that informed and engaged community.
- Wrote feature stories, columns, and editorials to engage readership.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-1991
Skills
- Writing and editing skills
- Page layout design
- Team supervision
- Deadline management
- Budget determination
- Digital and SLR photography
- Website content management
- Social media management
- AP and local style knowledge
- Adobe Creative Suite
Accomplishments
- Earned multiple Hoosier State Press Association awards for reporting and website design
- Trained at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies
Timeline
Editor
Journal Review
05.2010 - Current
News Editor and Reporter
Commercial-News
07.2005 - 05.2010
Editor and Reporter
Journal Review
08.1994 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Ball State University