Ami Olson Campbell

617-758-9172
amimolson@gmail.com
amiolson.com
Relevant Experience
GateHouse Media New England/Wicked Local
Content Manager, January 2014 to present
Collaborate with editors to develop and implement improvement plans for priority
titles; major initiatives include launching new arts section, increasing and expanding
original reporting and developing editorial and opinion content
Develop and manage digital and print projects including interactive maps, graphics,
photo galleries, videos, and alternative story formats
Track website and social media analytics to monitor and grow reader engagement
online; train newsroom staff on new media as needed
Editor, Woburn Advocate, August to December 2013
Edited weekly community newspaper and maintained hyperlocal companion website
and social media accounts
New York State Society of CPAs
Editor, The Trusted Professional, October 2011 to June 2012
Edited monthly trade newspaper distributed to more than 29,000 Society members
Supervised staff writer and editorial assistant, and worked closely with copy desk,
page designer and marketing department throughout production cycle
Oversaw launch of publication website and expanded social media presence
Eagle Newspapers
Editor, The Eagle, July 2010 to October 2011
Edited agship weekly newspaper covering local news, sports and the arts, with
strong focus on neighborhood redevelopment, community concerns and under-
reported issues in Syracuse, NY
Maintained website and grew social media presence; represented publication at
events; expanded readership and awareness of the paper in the community
Editor, March 2008 to July 2010
Editor of weekly suburban newspapers in Onondaga County, NY
Freelance Writer
Produced feature and news stories for print and online publications including Syracuse
Woman Magazine and Brooklyn Based
Other Professional Experience
Baker, Sofra Bakery and Cafe, Cambridge, MA, 2013
Pastry Assistant, Sweet Little Something, Chapel Hill, NC, 2012-2013
Education
Utica College of Syracuse University
BS Liberal Studies, May 2007
Skills
AP style
WordPress, Zope, NewsCycle and other custom CMS
Basic HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Google Analytics, SEO and social media
Video and photo production and editing
Managing deadlines with shifting priorities
Strong news judgement
Developing creative, alternative forms of storytelling
Awards
Best Front Page Design, Syracuse Press Club, 2010
Best Column, Syracuse Press Club, 2009
Rookie Reporter of the Year, Runner-up, New York Press Association, 2008