Madison Gray

About

An award-winning digital newsroom craftsman with street experience and deskwork at some of the nation's major organizations including The New York Times, TIME.com, the Associated Press, CBS News, and BET.com. So here's why I'm a good investment: I'm a curious, critical-thinking, seasoned editorial leader with a passion for accuracy and fairness in news. Several times in my career I took websites from low-performing and barely noticed to reputable and competitive. I'm equipped with lengthy experience as a reporter, editor, and producer in print and digital newsrooms with a talent for creating better strategies, long-term planning, and merging work between print and online areas. Also well-equipped for using analytics, SEO tools, and producing content with CMS systems. Exceptional attributes: Ability to quickly handle and process breaking news; can determine the best ways to tell a story on a digital platform; can interpret what is most important about a news item; works well on both spot news and long-term projects. Professional package: * A journalist with an old-school editorial work ethic and a strong belief in the First Amendment. * An experienced multimedia writer and editor with a background in print and digital/online media. * An adept understanding of social media, how it contributes to reporting, and the metrics that illustrate it. * An accurate journalist who is used to deadline-driven environments, and who thrives on breaking news. * A versatile reporter who can develop sources, explain stories well, and bring new angles. * Proficiency with social media and the ability to use it in my reporting. * Years of expertise in WordPress, SEO, and content management systems. * Experience with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture and Chartbeat. * Extensive use of project management systems including Basecamp and Slack. Specialties: Writing and reporting on urban issues; race and culture; breaking news; crime and police matters; editing; CMS-based web production; project production and strategy; also multimedia application experience including Photoshop, Soundtrack Pro, and Final Cut. Reach out at mjgmedia925@gmail.com or madison@madisonjgray.com. I'd be happy to chat more. Also, follow on Twitter @mjgraymedia. And yes, they also call me "Joe." Check out my ChatGPT Career Agent: https://oncl.co/Ga0NSB Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/madison-madisonjgray