Steve Sliker, Multimedia Journalist Contact: (315) 335-8501 |
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Web EditingWeb editing is crucial to any newsroom because it enhances work the reporters do and can catch any mistakes reporters can make. My work in the news room as a web editor has involved creating original work through the sound slides program as well as editing the work of citizen journalists. At KOMU-TV 8 I used Active content manager to write the reporters script into a print story for the web.Work Samples
Web Editor KOMU.com
Job Description: KOMU-TV 8 prides itself on delivering the best web coverage in mid-Missouri. I consider web editing crucial to any newsroom and I make sure my editing enhances the work reporters do by catching mistakes they make and encouraging adjustments that will make their stories stronger. By adding multimedia content to stories as “web extras” the stories are covered by every angle. Work: Billboards reaching new heights:
This story was about a new look for billboards on I-70. Using Active Content Manager, I wrote and edited the print/web version of the story. Political ad’s becoming more negative: This story talked about how political ad's on television are expected to become more negative. Using Active Content Manager, I wrote and edited the print/web version of the story. Huckabee campaigns at the capitol: This story was about Mike Huckabee's campaign in Missouri. Using Active Content Manager, I wrote and edited the web/print version of the story. Reaction homeland security speech: In this story, I created a slideshow about protesters of Homeland Security Director Micheal Chertoff's speech about national security.  Web Editor, MyMissourian.com Job Description: MyMissourian.com is a citizen journalism web site where the Columbia Missourian newspaper offers a voice to members of the community. Web editors go into the community, gather content from citizens and edit the content for use on the MyMissourian website. I was on the community sports beat. Work: Coach of CYBA reflects on the season: This coach for the CYBA girls league had a real passion for the game of basketball. This is his reflection on his players and how they did this season. Last game of a CYBA player: Morgan Wildhelm is a CYBA player who had many memorable moments during the season. She was known throughout the league for her physical play. This is a reflection of her last game of the season. CYBA ref’s share a family connection: The referees in the CYBA referee because they want to help the young athletes learn the game of basketball. In doing so, they also grow closer. This story talks about how Tony and Brian Vestal brought a family connection to the rest of the referee crew and how that connection reflects in how they ref. Reflecting on a great year in CYBA: This is another reflection by a coach in the CYBA girls league. The coach talks about how much they enjoyed their teams work ethic and hard play. Journalist's Creed..."I believe that advertising, news and editorial columns should alike serve the best interests of readers; that a single standard of helpful truth and cleanness should prevail for all; that the supreme test of good journalism is the measure of its public service." ~Walter Williams |
