Emily Dreher
About Emily Dreher
Emily Dreher is an experienced editor and page designer currently working at Gannett in McLean, Virginia. She has a background in journalism from the University of Minnesota and has held various editorial positions at notable publications including The Minnesota Daily and The Denver Post.
Work at Gannett
Emily Dreher has been employed at Gannett as an Editor and Page Designer since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the design and layout of various publications. Her work involves coordinating with offsite editors to ensure proper placement of cover stories. She has accumulated eight years of experience in this position, contributing to the overall quality and visual appeal of the publications.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Prior to her role at Gannett, Emily Dreher held various positions in journalism. She served as the Copy Desk Chief at The Minnesota Daily in 2015 for four months and as the Assistant Copy Desk Chief for seven months in 2014. Additionally, she worked as a Copy Editing Intern at The Denver Post and the Star Tribune in 2015 and 2016, respectively. These roles provided her with foundational skills in copy editing and page design.
Education and Expertise
Emily Dreher studied Journalism at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, where she earned her Bachelor's degree from 2012 to 2016. Her education equipped her with essential skills in writing and editing. She has expertise in using CCI NewsGate for writing and editing headlines, decks, captions, and teasers. Additionally, she utilizes Photoshop and Illustrator to create images and illustrations for publication.
Background in Page Design
Emily Dreher has a strong background in page design, having worked as a Page Designer at The Minnesota Daily from 2015 to 2016 for eight months. In this capacity, she focused on the visual layout of the publication, ensuring that content was presented in an engaging manner. Her experience in this area complements her editorial skills, making her proficient in both design and content management.