“Kristyn was someone who got things done. She was easy to work with, imaginative, diligent, and adapted eagerly to new technologies and journalism tools. The phrase I often heard from her was: 'I can do that.' She was also quite knowledgeable about politics and government, asking insightful questions at editorial board meetings.”
Kristyn Wellesley
Parrish, Florida, United States
772 followers
500+ connections
Parrish, Florida, United States
772 followers
500+ connections
About
With over 15 years of experience in journalism, I am a senior editor at MediaNews…
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Congrats to these newsrooms! Some of these ideas are amazing and can’t wait to see them!
Congrats to these newsrooms! Some of these ideas are amazing and can’t wait to see them!
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Congrats to the 17 newsrooms selected for U.S. Democracy Day reporting stipends! Check out their pro-democracy reporting projects in the link below…
Congrats to the 17 newsrooms selected for U.S. Democracy Day reporting stipends! Check out their pro-democracy reporting projects in the link below…
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My phone and email have been buzzing. It is true — this past week I announced that I am leaving McClatchy in early March to pursue other…
My phone and email have been buzzing. It is true — this past week I announced that I am leaving McClatchy in early March to pursue other…
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Miami University
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Coursework includes:
-- Change Management
-- Financial Management
-- Cash Flows, Taxes and Decision-Making
-- Cross-cultural Management
-- Strategy
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Focus on digital reporting in the areas of opinion, international politics and terrorism.
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Many Sides of the Coin - Diversity in News Reporting
SRCCON presentation on diversity reporting during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting.
Honors & Awards
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Leadership Academy for Women in Digital Media
Poynter
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ASNE Emerging Leaders
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Chosen to participate in the ASNE Emerging Leaders program, focusing on building management and leadership skills in the newsroom.
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Best Blog of 2010
Associated Press - Ohio
In its first year, Opinionati won the Associated Press' 2010 award for best blog in Ohio. Opinionati was The Enquirer’s daily online opinion blog which focused on curating comment content from the Cincinnati-area as well as national and international stories with a local focus.
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American Society of News Editors
Member - Communication Committee
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Society for Professional Journalists
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