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I am a copy editor who has more than 20 years experience in editing newspaper and magazine articles. Much of my career has been spent editing sports copy, but I also am capable of editing non-sports and technical copy.I am an avid sports trivia fan, and a collector of baseball cards. Another hobby I enjoy is genealogy. I believe I have some experience in all three of those areas.
I have been a sports reporter and/or copy editor since 1979. Worked as both in Stuart, Fla., from 1980 to 1988, serving as assistant sports editor from 1984 to 1988. Have been a sports copy editor at The Tampa Tribune since 1988. I also have edited magazines in the areas of golf, auto racing, soccer, and information technology.
Received a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida in 1979.
Was a 12-time winner from 1982 through 1988 in Florida Sports Writers Association writing and design contests. I served as president of the Florida Sports Writers Association in 1989-90, and served as first vice president (1988-89) and second vice president (1987-88).
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I suppose they could, but that is extremely unethical and would severly damage the publication's credibility. Most news organizations (if not all)would not stoop to that. Most reporters conducting interviews
It always helps (but is not mandatory) to have a degree in journalism. Certainly, a strong background in English is important. The amount of hours you work really would depend on your definition of "small
Hi, You don't say what town in Southern California you live in. If you are in a small town and it has a newspaper, you could apply at one of those publications. The advantage to that is that you get
The ethical decisions photographers face are no different than those faced by newspaper editors. It has to be a case-by-case thing. Is a photo so compelling that it should run despite its gruesomeness?
I'd say that getting the experience at your local paper is definitely a plus. The more hands-on experience you have, the better. So keep writing for that paper, it gives you a chance to hone your interviewing
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