I am a journalist at heart and a thoughtful designer who thrives in fast-paced newsroom environments. From editing and layout to SEO-driven publishing and WordPress, I’ve built a career blending storytelling with effective presentation. I’m a motivated self-starter and supportive team player who enjoys mentoring colleagues and contributing across print and digital platforms.

Emily Perschbacher

I am a journalist at heart and a thoughtful designer who thrives in fast-paced newsroom environments. From editing and layout to SEO-driven publishing and WordPress, I’ve built a career blending storytelling with effective presentation. I’m a motivated self-starter and supportive team player who enjoys mentoring colleagues and contributing across print and digital platforms.

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I am a journalist at heart and a thoughtful designer who thrives in fast-paced newsroom environments.

From editing and layout to SEO-driven publishing and WordPress, I’ve built a career blending storytelling with effective presentation. I’m a motivated self-starter and supportive team player who enjoys mentoring colleagues and contributing across print and digital platforms.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Work Experience

Foreign/National Source Editor and Designer at Chicago Tribune
December 31, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Collaborated with Tribune Newspapers’ bureaus in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, as well as news services, to put together a comprehensive foreign and national news report each day for the Chicago Tribune and its sister newspapers nationwide.
Copy Editor and Designer, Intern at The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, CA
June 1, 2005 - October 26, 2025
Copy editor and designer; edited copy and designed layouts.
Technology Reporter, Intern at National Journal, Technology Daily, Washington, D.C.
August 31, 2004 - October 26, 2025
Technology reporter; intern.
Reporter / General Assignment Reporter at Newsday
June 1, 2006 - October 26, 2025
General assignment reporting; involvement in a diversity-focused internship program (METPRO).
Managing Editor, Freelance Editor at First Quarter Finance
December 31, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Oversaw day-to-day operations and supervised the editorial team; edited and published articles in WordPress with a focus on SEO.
Account Manager at Indigo Marketing Agency
August 31, 2022 - October 26, 2025
Coordinated marketing efforts for financial advisor clients.
Editor, Design Production Studio at Tribune Publishing
August 31, 2025 - October 26, 2025
Crafted and checked display type for news, feature and business articles; managed nightly deadlines for more than 20 publications; supported foreign/national news desk with editing and scheduling.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism/Print at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025

Qualifications

Spring Jefferson Fellowship, East-West Center
January 1, 2013 - October 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education