a Step-By-Step Guide for local newsrooms on Reddit

Seeing the need to foster a more robust, civil discourse around current events, I worked with journalists from The Dallas Morning News to create a step-by-step guide for small to medium-sized local newsrooms looking to create meaningful discussion with readers, specifically on Reddit.

Fostering Civil Discourse Around Local News on Reddit

How local newsrooms can begin talking to readers on Reddit

ask me anything

Assisted former web producer, Dominick DiFurio, and the audience engagement team at The Dallas Morning News in engaging with readers on the r/politics subreddit with 6.8 members worldwide.

We’re five Texas reporters who cover the Ted Cruz-Beto O’Rourke race. Ask us anything. from politics

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Twitter

The Daily texan

Social media staffer (Aug – Dec 2019)

Copy-wrote tweets for breaking news stories.

Senior Audio Producer (Aug 2020 – Present)

Create weekly audiogram Tweets for the paper’s cover story.
Oversee the Audio Department’s Twitter account @texanaudio.

Various technicalities for mail-in voting and absentee ballots have forced on-campus students to return home to cast their votes.https://t.co/oVYFP8dD3Z pic.twitter.com/TKgHkQiXox
— The Daily Texan (@thedailytexan) October 20, 2020

In @texanaudio's latest Life in Orange episode, TX Votes officer Anthony Zhang talks about how students can get civically involved and encourage others to do the same.

Listen to the full episode here: https://t.co/gH9BTlOTrq pic.twitter.com/uOtQrTt4up
— The Daily Texan (@thedailytexan) October 17, 2020

"When you're living with people and you can't get out of the house, there's definitely tension…"

Roommates are having to figure out new ways of getting along as they spend more time together during the pandemic. https://t.co/cyUxPMuqrn pic.twitter.com/hYaNKyiPnf
— The Daily Texan (@thedailytexan) October 13, 2020

1/4 Immunocompromised students have struggled to receive accommodations, as UT doesn’t require professors to offer online versions of their courses.

In @thedailytexan’s latest project, we talked to five people who are experiencing these challenges firsthand. pic.twitter.com/OY6pfWkO9v
— The Daily Texan (@thedailytexan) September 29, 2020

In @texanaudio's latest piece, students reflect on why diversity and representation is essential on campus following the 70th anniversary of Sweatt v. Painter. pic.twitter.com/zuE0c3NOfs
— The Daily Texan (@thedailytexan) September 23, 2020

.@TexasFootball players sported social justice messages on their uniforms and opted out of singing “The Eyes of Texas” at Saturday’s home opener.https://t.co/M6pLMCANpC pic.twitter.com/PHeaUuwDnT
— The Daily Texan (@thedailytexan) September 16, 2020

Instagram

Historic Church

Non-profit Content Leader (Jun 2018 – Apr 2019)

Partnered with team of creatives and advertising agency, Social Revolt, to provide adequate coverage of Historic’s nonprofit partner organizations on Instagram and Facebook.

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Preston trail student ministry

Creative Team Manager (2015 – 2018)

Led team of photographers, videographers, and graphic designers and oversaw all planning, production, and
editing of the student ministry’s Instagram. Both covered and promoted ministry events as well as special series.

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Wristem

Fashion Blogging Intern

Promoted local accessories company on Instagram, published blog posts, and assisted in product development.

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