Russell Roe

About Russell Roe

More than 30 years of experience in editing and writing in magazines, newspapers and…

Experience

1. Editor in Chief, Managing Editor

   Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

   Jan 2010 — Present

   Translates Texas Parks and Wildlife Department mission into informative and inspiring content for monthly outdoors magazine.• Sets editorial direction of the magazine from idea generation to final publication.• Writes multiple articles for each issue, receiving national recognition for writing excellence on topics such as conservation, wildlife, history, science, travel and adventure.• Edits articles, ensuring they meet the highest standards of accuracy, clarity and readability.• Collaborates with design team on layouts, making sure photos and text work seamlessly together and providing direction on photo selection.• Coordinates project management of monthly issues with tools such as Microsoft Planner.• Recruits, manages and negotiates agreements with freelance writers and agency writers to produce articles.• Verifies accuracy of manuscripts and photos with agency subject matter experts.• Contributes to magazine blog, social media and e-newsletters.• Implements special projects, annual themes, redesigns, content changes and updates.• With publisher, provides strategic direction on all aspects of magazine business, including budgeting, ad sales, marketing and circulation.• Represents magazine and agency at state, national and international conferences and through public speaking engagements.

Skills

• Web Content
• Newsletters
• New Media
• Ap Style
• Publishing
• Storytelling
• News Writing
• Copy Editing
• Newspaper
• Journalism
• Feature Articles
• Newspapers
• Blogging
• Editorial
• Breaking News
• Pagination
• Headline Writing
• Editing
• Magazines