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I am a professional journalist with extensive experience in news gathering, fact-checking, copy editing, and deadline-driven reporting. My career spans local newspapers and libraries in Maine, where I've pitched, reported, photographed and edited a wide range of stories. I'm highly organized, adept at pivoting quickly to deliver thorough, factual journalism, and I value mentoring colleagues, collaborating with editors and photographers, and building strong relationships with sources and readers to ensure high-quality coverage.…I am a professional journalist with extensive experience in news gathering, fact-checking, copy editing, and deadline-driven reporting. My career spans local newspapers and libraries in Maine, where I've pitched, reported, photographed and edited a wide range of stories. I'm highly organized, adept at pivoting quickly to deliver thorough, factual journalism, and I value mentoring colleagues, collaborating with editors and photographers, and building strong relationships with sources and readers to ensure high-quality coverage.

Ann Fisher

Writer, Copywriter, Content Producer, +2

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I am a professional journalist with extensive experience in news gathering, fact-checking, copy editing, and deadline-driven reporting. My career spans local newspapers and libraries in Maine, where I've pitched, reported, photographed and edited a wide range of stories. I'm highly organized, adept at pivoting quickly to deliver thorough, factual journalism, and I value mentoring colleagues, collaborating with editors and photographers, and building strong relationships with sources and readers to ensure high-quality coverage.…I am a professional journalist with extensive experience in news gathering, fact-checking, copy editing, and deadline-driven reporting. My career spans local newspapers and libraries in Maine, where I've pitched, reported, photographed and edited a wide range of stories. I'm highly organized, adept at pivoting quickly to deliver thorough, factual journalism, and I value mentoring colleagues, collaborating with editors and photographers, and building strong relationships with sources and readers to ensure high-quality coverage.

Available to hire

I am a professional journalist with extensive experience in news gathering, fact-checking, copy editing, and deadline-driven reporting. My career spans local newspapers and libraries in Maine, where I’ve pitched, reported, photographed and edited a wide range of stories. I’m highly organized, adept at pivoting quickly to deliver thorough, factual journalism, and I value mentoring colleagues, collaborating with editors and photographers, and building strong relationships with sources and readers to ensure high-quality coverage.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Staff Writer/Reporter at Saco Bay News

January 1, 2020 - October 27, 2025

Pitch stories, interview, take photos and complete assignments for a tri-town digital newspaper based in Southern Maine.

Visitor Associate/Public Relations at Dyer Library and Saco Museum

June 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025

Work the circulation desk and assist patrons at the library and Saco Museum. Cover events and disseminate news to local digital newspapers, calendars and chamber of commerce.

Digital Editor at Mainebiz

July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Edited and wrote business-forward stories for the daily and weekly digital newsletters and biweekly print editions. Social media editor responsible for SEO-focused posts on three platforms. Fact-checked and ensured AP Style compliance; mentored staff and assumed executive editor’s responsibilities in their absence.

Copy Editor at The Forecaster

December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Assigned stories, wrote/edited/researched copy for six weeklies in The Forecaster and Current Publishing group. Supervised and mentored news staff. Responsible for OpEd and all back-of-the-book content, including business and educational news. Fact-checked with attention to libel/ethical concerns. Wrote headlines and coordinated story and photo placement.

Managing Editor/Copy Editor at The Forecaster

October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022

Managed across The Forecaster and Current Publishing group; supervised staff; edited and coordinated deadlines.

Part-time Copy Editor at Mainely Media, LLC

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Part-time copy editor.

Freelance Writer/Editor at Mainely Media, LLC

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Freelance writer/editor; publications include the Houston Chronicle, Memories of Maine magazine and The Reporter newspaper.

Editor/Reporter at Georg J. Foster Inc. / Sanford News

December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Managed the newsroom, assigned stories, edited all copy and managed community correspondents; covered local government and wrote feature stories.