Linda Wilkins

City Editor, Baylor Lariat newspaper

​December 2012 - present

 

​As the city editor, I am in charge of what content goes in the news section of the paper.  I coordinate coverage of stories throughout the week. In addition, the reporters and staff writers report to me.  I compile a daily budget of stories.  Because I read each news story that goes into the paper, I am also in charge of the Twitter and Facebook accounts for the Lariat.  I monitor other news outlets such as the Associated Press for breaking news. If needed, I will write stories.

 

 

Assistant City Editor, Baylor Lariat newspaper

​August 2012 - December 2012

 

The assistant city editor works under the city editor and helps edit stories.  Occasionally, I helped pull Associated Press content.  I answered phone calls and responded to our customer's concerns. This job is a preparation for the city editor position.  When there were not reporters or staff writers available, I would write stories.

 

 

Staff Writer, Baylor Lariat newspaper

January 2012 - August 2012

 

Four stories a week, one story daily was what was required of me as a staff writer. I generated content such as features, profiles, breaking news and columns for the paper.

 

 

Associate Editor, Waco Citizen newspaper

September 2011 - January 2012

 

​As the associate editor, I wrote stories, designed and edited pages and conducted interviews.  This position was a good spring board for me to gain experience necessary to work at the Lariat.