As USA TODAY planning manger, I determine budget and oversee production of USA TODAY’s 1A and A section. Set daily and long-term strategy for front page and news section. Work across multiple platforms and departments to coordinate and strategize content placement and meet deadlines. Manage copy desk and sports print planners. Write headlines, Page One refers and promos. Edit stories and refs. Proof graphics and pages before publication. Hold team meetings and individual meetings with employees. Interview candidates. Implement workflows and best practices.

As manager, oversee team of digital producers who are responsible for headline writing, editing and SEO for azcentral.com, and print planning for The Arizona Republic, its community editions and a weekly business publication. Recruit, interview and test interns and candidates. Train and mentor employees. As content strategist and Page One editor, determine stories for the front page of The Arizona Republic, Valley & State (local news section) and business page. Strategically plan content for 10 community editions as well as oversee budget for the Arizona Business Gazette. Edit and write refs and promos to other content in the newspaper and online. Monitor wire feeds and other publications to identify articles for newsworthiness and relevance to print and digital audience. Work on a daily deadline while planning advance sections and special projects.