Tim Yagle

Copy editor/proofreader at The Brentwood Press

Copy edit all stories and proofread all pages so they contain no errors and readers can trust are fair, balanced, accurate and credible. Created an ethics code and stylebook for the inexperienced staff.

Content/copy editor/page designer at Napa Valley Register

Edited stories in TCMS (Total Content Management System) and proofread all pages to achieve error-free content that readers can trust as accurate, credible and fair/balanced. Managed page flow and production to beat tight deadlines while making correct decisions on the fly. Designed visually compelling and error-free Sunday A1/jump and Arts & Entertainment section weekly.

News content/copy editor/page designer at Marin Independent Journal

Designed, edited and proofread local section front/jump, business pages, wire and lifestyle pages on InDesign to achieve error-free web and print products to maintain the company’s credibility. Created a simple, yet comprehensive, editing protocol to make stories more consistent and accurate.

News content/copy editor/page designer at Santa Cruz Sentinel

Designed and proofread wire, business and opinion pages and edited local content to be free of errors to enhance the company’s credibility.