Alexander Gallagher
Phoenix
Summary
Thorough editor with several years of experience and strong background in editorial writing and proofreading. Expert at working with communications platforms, content management systems, email marketing platforms and SEO strategy.
Over the past five years, Alex Gallagher has served as a news, business, and arts and entertainment reporter, section editor, and web editor.
During that tenure, he has honed his skills as a writer and editor while becoming an expert in new fields like email marketing, newsletter design and writing and communication management.
With a Bachelor's degree from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and five years of ex
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Web Editor
Times Media Group
Tempe
10.2023 - Current
- Works with the Times Media Group executive staff on implementing new digital marketing strategies to entice new businesses to advertise with the company.
- Reaches wider audiences with new SEO strategies.
- Sites built: phoenix.org/lovin_life, tucsonlocalmedia.com/lovin_life.ife using CSS and HTML coding.
- Analyzed competitor websites to determine best practices that could be implemented on our own sites.
- Implemented fact-checking protocols to uphold the integrity and accuracy of all content.
- Edited and proofread all news articles on company websites.
- Worked closely with IT teams during website migrations or redesigns to ensure smooth transitions.
- Utilized communication technologies like Slack and Intranet to ensure efficient team communication.
- Wrote and sent daily newsletters via an email marketing platform.
- Sent advertorial emails on behalf of stakeholders and advertising clients.
Arts Editor
Times Media Group
Tempe
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Edited the Arts and Entertainment Section of the Scottsdale Progress and the GetOut section of the East Valley Tribune
- Coordinated and assigned content with other editors, covered the East Valley arts and entertainment scene, and uploaded content to the newspaper's websites.
- Created and maintained Google Drive folders for each publication to ensure that all content was managed and easily accessible for our design team.
- Developed relationships with external contacts such as artists, musicians, arts executives, venue owners and publicists.
- Reviewed layout designs for magazines, newspapers and websites prior to publishing.
Staff Writer
Times Media Group
Tempe
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Covered a variety of topics from crime and politics to community news, business news and features on valley residents
- Became a feature writer with the beats of businesses, residents' stories and arts and entertainment for the Scottsdale Progress newspaper and Scottsdale Airpark News magazine
- Monitored local, national, and international news to identify trending topics.
- Assisted in developing editorial calendar plans outlining upcoming content deadlines.
- Adjusted quickly to breaking news situations, often changing focus to cover the most relevant stories.
Customer Service/Sales Associate
BEST BUY HAPPY VALLEY, STORE #1481
Phoenix
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Tended to large-scale customer issues in person and over phone, as well as assisted customers with final purchases
- Worked in an in team environment, using complex systems to solve issues
- Maintained records related to sales for store management.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Journalism and Mass Communication, Digital Audiences
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication - Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with an eye for detail
- 5 years of experience in Journalism as a writer, proofreader and editor
- Expertise in using communication and content management systems, such as Slack, Dropbox and Google Drive
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
- Experience planning and executing company-wide events, product launches and engagement initiatives
- 2 years of experience in newsletter writing and email marketing
- SEO strategies
- HTML coding
- Social media management
- Graphics and photo imaging
Awards Recognition
- Digital editor of the team at the West Valley View that won the 2025 Arizona School Public Relations Association’s ASPRA*tion Award for News Media for Excellence in Educational Reporting.
- Member of East Valley Tribune team that won the 2024 Phoenix-East Valley Partnership Legacy Award
- 5-time quarterly MVP, Best Buy Happy Valley
- 10-time Employee of the Month, Best Buy Happy Valley
- Presidential Honors Scholarship, Glendale Community College, 2017, 2018
- Motivated Mountain Lion Award, Mountain Ridge High School, 2015
- Student of the Month, Sandra Day O’Connor High School, 2014
- Goalie of the Month, Arizona High School Hockey Association, 09/01/14
- Arizona High School Hockey Association All-Star Team Member, 2014, 2015
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Web Editor
Times Media Group
10.2023 - Current
Arts Editor
Times Media Group
03.2023 - 10.2023
Staff Writer
Times Media Group
05.2021 - 03.2023
Customer Service/Sales Associate
BEST BUY HAPPY VALLEY, STORE #1481
01.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Journalism and Mass Communication, Digital Audiences
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication - Arizona State University
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