About
Chicago-based journalist and editor with a decade of experience in digital, radio, TV and print news. I help people find journalism that matters to them, through reporting, newsletters, social media, SEO and analytics.
Currently an editor and writer at WBBM Newsradio; previously led an award-winning digital team at TMJ4, Milwaukee’s NBC affiliate, earning back-to-back Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Best Website.
Available for freelance assignments and strategic consulting.
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 Journalist & Content Strategist
I’m available for freelance assignments and editorial consulting. Services include original reporting, content strategy, SEO, newsletter writing and editing, social media strategy, and website design and management. I work with newsrooms, publications and organizations of all sizes.
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
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 website design and management. I work with newsrooms, publications and organizations of all sizes.
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