John Brieske

Experience

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  Statesboro Herald

  Jul 1985 - Aug 1986

  City Editor/Reporter
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  Marietta Daily Journal

  Aug 1986 - Aug 1987

  Assistant News Editor/Weekend News Editor
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  Atlanta Journal-Constitution

  Aug 1987 - Jan 2014

  Manage a team of freelance writers and photographers to produce special sections and niche products at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Managed a team of four Special Sections editors, including scheduling, assigning projects, coaching and arranging for training and staff development. Responsible for assigning stories, editing stories, assigning photographs, editing and toning photos, layout and design, strategic planning and production solutions.Led department’s 48-inch Web conversion effort and several DT upgrades. Show less

  • Special Sections Managing Editor, Pulse Managing Editor, EDU Atlanta editor

    Dec 2004 - Jan 2014

  • Special Sections Editor

    Nov 2000 - Dec 2004

  • Layout Editor

    Aug 1987 - Nov 2000
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  Brieske Graphic Design Studio LLC

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2018

  Contract consultant/copy writer/editor

  • Content development: Work with clients to develop effective messaging that connects with customers, highlights products and services, and promotes their brand.• Copy writing: Write engaging copy that helps customers increase sales.• Editing: Polish internal and external communications to ensure that it is clear, eloquent and error-free.• Collaboration: Work closely with designer, photographer and clients to execute and deliver quality content that targets the appropriate audience.

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  Piedmont

  Mar 2014 - now

  Responsible for executing Piedmont’s internal content strategy by overseeing the content publishing needs of a fast-paced, internal newsroom. Coordinates the employee newsletter production cycle, maintains an editorial calendar and newsletter archive. Ensures the appropriate use of taxonomy/assignment of content categories within the newsroom on the company intranet. Supervises the work of other editors and responsible for assigning projects and ensuring the editing team meets its deadlines. Leads and executes system communications and news channels for Nursing Enterprise. Show less

  • Managing Editor, Internal Communications

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Internal Communications Newsroom Editor

    Apr 2019 - Mar 2023

  • Senior Communications Specialist

    Mar 2014 - Apr 2019