Holly Sutton

About Holly Sutton

Holly is a veteran editor and reporter who has adapted her print skills to all types of writing and communications. She\'s managed public relations campaigns and served as a media contact, using sharp news judgment to provide busy reporters information they need to write positive stories about her organization. Holly\'s repertoire includes email marketing and advertising pieces, blogs, organizational newsletters, fact sheets, white papers, marketing toolkits, technical documents and educational support and presentation materials. In addition, Holly can manage, train, guide and mentor other writers and editors. She\'s a self-starter who can work as part of a team or independently, whatever the situation requires. Holly\'s passion is clear and accurate communication and messaging, and she thrives working under deadline pressure. She learns new systems quickly, and her background as a paralegal has enhanced her analytical skills. Holly looks forward to her next opportunity in the communications field and bringing her skills, knowledge and experience to any organization that values positive and accurate messaging.

Experience

1. Page Editor

   USA TODAY Co., Inc.

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Copyedited frontpage stories and section pieces for 40 newspapers, doublechecking facts and writing headlines.• Created system of sharing articles among various Gannett newspapers to fill news holes while ensuring the stories were relevant to local readers.• Improved quality of articles by rewriting and moving most important information to the top.• Helped create internal company newsletter to address problems experienced by page editors and devise solutions.

Education

• University of North Carolina Wilmington

  English, Journalism

  1989 — 1993

• Emory University

  Law

  2013 — 2014