Zach Tuggle
About Zach Tuggle
Zach Tuggle is a reporter and photographer currently working at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK in the Mansfield, Ohio area since 2016. He has a diverse background in journalism, having held various roles including photography editor and staff writer.
Work at Gannett
Zach Tuggle has been employed at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK since 2016, serving as a Reporter and Photographer. He operates in the Mansfield, Ohio area and has accumulated eight years of experience in this role. Tuggle produces digital content aimed at an online audience exceeding 250,000 individuals in Central Ohio. His responsibilities include planning news packages for a print publication with a circulation of 35,000, which publishes seven editions each week.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Before joining Gannett, Zach Tuggle held various positions in the journalism field. He worked as a Staff Writer at The Exponent Telegram from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, he served as the Photography Editor for The Ohio State Lantern from 2009 to 2010. His early career also included a summer internship at Ariel Corporation in 2010, where he gained practical experience in the industry.
Background in Education
Zach Tuggle studied Journalism at The Ohio State University from 2008 to 2010, where he completed two years of coursework. He also attended Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where he focused on Journalism and Broadcasting. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his career in reporting and photography.
Diverse Work History
In addition to his journalism roles, Zach Tuggle has a diverse work history that includes positions outside of the media industry. He worked as a Programmer, Dispatcher, and Inbound Agent at Continental Message Solution from 2011 to 2013. He also served as a Perceptionist at Perceptionist for ten months in 2013 and as a Financial Consultant at Choice Recovery from 2013 to 2015.
Engagement with Audience
Zach Tuggle actively engages with subscribers to ensure they receive news that is most relevant to their families. His role involves understanding the needs of the community and tailoring content to meet those needs, thereby enhancing the connection between the publication and its audience.