Scott Johnson

Experience

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  Journal Record

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2021

  Head editorial content and product development. Optimize operations for weekly news publication with over 8,500 print and digital subscribers. Spearhead weekly electronic newsletter and breaking news alerts for digital readership. Develop strategies to increase ad sales in collaboration with advertising management. Create, design, and promote special projects. Create effective content for social media platforms. Oversee and edit website and web ad space. • Created and implemented original marketing strategies, contributing to 18% increase in online subscriptions.• Facilitated and conducted interview with former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.• Wrote and published over 1,500 successful articles.• Leadership resulted in winning first place in the state for best local education coverage and best local news. Show less

  • General Manager

    May 2021 - Sept 2021

  • Managing Editor

    Sept 2019 - May 2021

  • News Editor

    Aug 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Staff Writer

    Feb 2017 - Aug 2018
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  Lagniappe Weekly

  Sept 2021 - now

  • Digital Editor

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Investigative Reporter

    Sept 2021 - now
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  Freelance

  Jan 2022 - now

  Copywriter