Linda L. Rathke
2752 Birchwood Way SW Marietta, GA 30060 H: 770-805-9627 C: 770-355-8212 E: photography@lindarathke.com “Seeking a position that incorporates my skill set as a manager, an editor with strong news and visual judgment, and as a journalist who understands the needs of online publications.”	Experience CNN.com, Atlanta, Ga. Coordinating producer March 2008 — present Program the main page and coordinate coverage with wires, TV, video, CNN-affiliates and international bureaus. Work as shift supervisor, responsible for quality of overall site and assurance of timely, balanced report. Assignment producer July 30, 2007 — March 2008 Duties included coordinating newsgathering with wires.CNN, CNN.com International and sections editors. Prioritized stories with coordinating producer; assigned writers, associate editors, copy editors. Sought and incorporated visual news. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta, Ga. Senior Online Editor for ajc.com/accessatlanta.com Dec. 2005 — July 2007 Duties included producing stories for the Web: project management; identifying visual presentations; and coordination with photo, features and online editors. Photo Editor Aug. 2002 – Dec. 2005 Duties included conceptualization and coordination of photo assignments for three departments (national, business, features) over three years. Daily Metro Editor May 2001 – Aug. 2002 Responsible for presentation and content of Metro section. Supervised reporters. A1 News Editor Aug. 1997 – May 2001 Duties included editing and design of front page, and supervising night staff. The Burlington Free Press, Burlington, Vt News Editor July 1996 – Aug. 1997 Managed eight-member copy desk; conducted weekly design critiques. The Valley News Dispatch, Pittsburgh, Pa 1993 – 1996 Dayside Copy Desk Supervisor Managed 15-member copy desk for the Gannett newspaper. Belleville News Democrat, Northern Va. Daily, Delaware State News 1986 – 1993 Copy editor, assistant city editor, copy desk chief Early career included positions at smaller newspapers, working in editing roles
	Education B.A. In English | Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Mo., 1986 Certificates | Atlanta College of Art; Showcase School of Photography, 2002—04
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