Samantha Labrecque
About Samantha Labrecque
Samantha Labrecque is the Digital Editor for Nashville Lifestyles at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, where she oversees health and wellness features and contributes to social media. She has a background in editorial roles at Rhode Island Monthly and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Teaching from the University of New Hampshire.
Current Role at Gannett
Samantha Labrecque serves as the Digital Editor for Nashville Lifestyles at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. She has held this position since 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. In her role, she collaborates with other editors throughout the editing process to ensure content quality before publication. Labrecque oversees the production of health and wellness features, including notable packages such as Top Doctors and Top Dentists. Additionally, she compiles the weekly newsletter using Mailchimp, contributing to the overall digital presence of Nashville Lifestyles.
Previous Experience in Editorial Roles
Prior to her current position, Labrecque worked at Rhode Island Monthly as an Assistant Editor from 2018 to 2021. In this role, she contributed to various editorial projects and facilitated the Best of Rhode Island awards editorial picks, including managing the readers’ poll. She also completed a seven-month internship at Rhode Island Monthly in 2017, where she gained valuable experience in the editorial field. Earlier in her career, she worked as an Administrative Assistant at the University of New Hampshire from 2014 to 2017.
Educational Background
Samantha Labrecque studied at the University of New Hampshire, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Teaching from 2013 to 2017. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in writing and communication, which she applies in her editorial work. She also attended East Providence High School from 2009 to 2013, where she completed her secondary education.
Contributions to Nashville Lifestyles
In her role at Nashville Lifestyles, Labrecque produces and oversees health and wellness features, including the custom publication Be Well Rhody. She has also produced a home decor feature in another custom publication, Nest. Labrecque engages with the audience through daily online blogs covering a variety of subjects and has experience in travel writing, specifically for a yearly getaways package.
Technical Skills and Social Media Engagement
Samantha Labrecque possesses basic HTML knowledge and experience with WordPress, which aids in her digital editorial tasks. She actively contributes to the social media platforms for Nashville Lifestyles, enhancing the brand's online visibility and engagement. Her technical skills complement her editorial expertise, allowing her to effectively manage content across various digital channels.