Samantha Foster
About Samantha Foster
Samantha Foster serves as the Plains Region Planning Editor at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, a position she has held since 2021. With a robust background in journalism and media, she has worked in various editorial roles over the past decade, primarily in Topeka, Kansas.
Work at Gannett
Samantha Foster currently serves as the Plains Region Planning Editor at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the editorial planning and strategy for the Plains Region. Prior to this role, she was the Statewide Editing Team Leader at Topeka Capital-Journal from 2019 to 2021, where she oversaw editorial processes and team coordination. Her tenure at Gannett has allowed her to leverage her extensive experience in various editorial roles.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Foster studied at The University of Kansas, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature. Her academic background has equipped her with a solid foundation in media and communications. She possesses expertise in web content management and social media, which enhances her capabilities in the fast-evolving digital landscape of journalism.
Background in Journalism
Samantha Foster has a comprehensive background in journalism, having worked in various editorial roles over the years. She began her career at Topeka Capital-Journal, where she served as a news reporter, slot editor, and online editor from 2011 to 2019. In 2010, she also held the position of Campus News Editor at the University Daily Kansan for four months. Additionally, she gained experience as a Kansas Statehouse Bureau Intern at The Kansas City Star in 2011.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Samantha Foster has held multiple editorial positions that have shaped her professional journey. She worked for eight years at Topeka Capital-Journal, where she developed her skills in reporting and editing. Her leadership role as Statewide Editing Team Leader involved coordinating editorial efforts across the organization. Her current role as Plains Region Planning Editor continues to build on her extensive experience in the field.