About
Chicago-based journalist with a decade of experience in digital and broadcast news. Connects communities to local journalism through audience development, newsletters, social media, SEO and analytics. Earned back-to-back Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Best Website.
Work Samples
Breaking news
Janet Protasiewicz wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, giving liberals a majority – TMJ4 TV Milwaukee
Severe weather hits Southeast Wisconsin, Milwaukee – TMJ4 TV Milwaukee
Milwaukee police officer shot and killed in overnight incident – TMJ4 TV Milwaukee
Court
Jury finds Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all counts – TMJ4 TV Milwaukee
Darrell Brooks verdict: Jury finds Waukesha parade suspect guilty on all counts – TMJ4 TV Milwaukee
SEO
Wisconsin 2022 elections: What do I need to vote in Wisconsin? – TMJ4 TV Milwaukee
Edited/assembled
YouTube
Waukesha parade attack trial: Dancing Granny’s husband speaks to Darrell Brooks
This is what Aaron Rodgers’ darkness retreat looked like
TikTok (Vertical Videos)
Awards
- Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for best website, TMJ4, (2022 and 2023)
- Social and Digital Media Operation of the Year, TMJ4, (2020, 2021)
- Best Online News Coverage/Multi-Platform Reporting, TMJ4, (2020, 2022)
Work Experience
2026 — Present
Chicago, Illinois
2025 — Present
Freelance Writer and Editor
Freelance journalist and digital editor with 10 years of experience in digital, broadcast and editorial news, including two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. Offering original reporting, content strategy, newsletters, SEO, social media, video/photo editing and digital publishing support.
Chicago, Illinois
2024— 2025
Communications Coordinator at Latin School of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
● Developed social media strategy for Instagram and Facebook, driving engagement across student, parent and alumni audiences
● Led a comprehensive website redesign, improving navigation and user experience
● Supported communications projects including newsletters, marketing campaigns and event photography
2020— 2023
Digital Executive Producer at TMJ4-TV
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
(Promoted to management role after one year as Digital Content Producer)
● Launched the station’s first daily newsletter and wrote the morning edition, driving subscriber growth and building reader loyalty
● Promoted stories across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X and search engines, using SEO and platform-specific strategies to expand reach
● Engaged with audiences by responding to viewer feedback on social media, moderating comment sections and fielding phone calls
● Analyzed website traffic using Google Analytics and Chartbeat to inform content strategy
● Led a team of four digital journalists, organizing daily coverage, managing workflow, and mentoring reporters on digital storytelling and social media best practices
● Produced vertical videos and social media graphics using Photoshop, Premiere and Canva
● Wrote and edited breaking news, enterprise stories and social media content in AP Style under deadline
● Partnered with investigative teams to adapt long-form reporting projects for online audiences
2018— 2020
Digital Content Producer & TV News Producer at WMTV
Madison, Wisconsin
● Reported and wrote breaking news, business and political coverage for digital and broadcast platforms
● Produced live TV newscasts under deadline, coordinating with anchors, production staff and field crews
● Managed website and social accounts, optimized content for engagement, and responded to viewer feedback via social media, comments and phone
2018— 2018
Part-time News Reporter at WORT 89.9 FM
Madison, Wisconsin
● Reported, wrote and edited radio segments about politics and education, repurposing broadcast content for web and social platforms
Education
2013— 2017
Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in Journalism
DePaul University, Chicago
Served as News Editor, Reporter and Copy Editor at student newspaper The DePaulia
Work with me
I’m available for freelance assignments and editorial consulting. Services include original reporting, content strategy, SEO, newsletter writing and editing, social media strategy and content creation and management, and website platform management. I work with newsrooms, publications, and organizations looking for experienced journalism-driven storytelling.
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