Location: United States
Kate Hallock
What do you do? Editor, The Resident Community News. How did you get your job? Began freelancing Sept 2012 shortly after moving to Jacksonville after 30 years in Pittsburgh, PA; previous editor left and recommended me for the position in Nov 2012. What is the best professional lesson you learned at the J-School? Never be … Continued
Richard D. Hadley
What do you do now? I helped launch and now write for a newsletter of an SSA component agency, a position I came to after decades as reporter, editor and publisher for a series of private sector, independent news organizations. How did the news-editorial sequence prepare you for what you do now? I think the … Continued
David Groves
What do you do? I produce the 4:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. newscast, Monday through Friday. Competition is very intense in our market in the morning, so I’m a veteran presence. It also allows me more time for my other, non-paid, “job,” that of a youth soccer coach and administrator. How did you get your … Continued
Amy Grimes
Why did you choose the Missouri School of Journalism? I lived in Missouri, but regardless, it was the best journalism school. I wanted to do sports public relations. How did you get your first job, and where do you work now? I started out as a freelancer, covering high school sports for the Suburban Journals … Continued
Paul Greenberg
What do you do? I am the program director for journalism and media arts at Tulane University in New Orleans, La. I also do freelance writing for local, regional and national publications. I also write a weekly current events, news and information blog at http://www.greenbergrants.blogspot.com/. How did you get your job? I started as an … Continued
John D. Graham
What is a typical day for you? My day to day varies a great deal. I travel a lot. If I were to go to New York, I would be meeting with one of our key clients, perhaps talking about some of the work we’re doing for them and some of the opportunities and challenges … Continued
Nancy Simon Giges
What do you do? In the working world, I am drawing on a range of reporting, writing, editing, organizational and life experiences to help entities interact with their various constituencies in today’s very social-focused environment. At the same time, I must say that I still get satisfaction and joy in interviewing people and writing the … Continued
Toby Gerber
What do you do? Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, a large international law firm, practicing out of its Dallas office. How did you get your job? Following graduation from Mizzou, I attended Georgetown University Law Center. Passed the bar and began practicing in Dallas, eventually joining Fulbright as a partner. What is the best professional … Continued
Major Garrett
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Kim Garretson
What do you do? I am one of three founders of Ovative/Group, leading our focus on bridging innovation in media, marketing and mobile emerging from the venture capital industry to the buyers of new technology services and platforms among all mass retailers, media companies, brands and agencies. My two partners include the recent president of … Continued