Jodie Valade
About Jodie Valade
Jodie Valade is an experienced journalist currently serving as the Enterprise and Planning Editor at The Charlotte Observer. She has a diverse background in both education and journalism, having worked in various editorial roles across multiple news organizations.
Work at The Charlotte Observer
Jodie Valade has been serving as the Enterprise and Planning Editor at The Charlotte Observer since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing editorial content and planning, utilizing her extensive background in journalism. Her experience in managing news writing and editing contributes to the effectiveness of the publication's enterprise journalism.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Prior to her current position, Jodie Valade worked at WFAE 90.7 FM as Editor of Digital News and Engagement from 2019 to 2021. She also spent 12 years at The Plain Dealer as a sports features and enterprise reporter from 2003 to 2015. Her career includes roles at The Dallas Morning News and The Kansas City Star, where she focused on sports reporting.
Education and Expertise
Jodie Valade holds a Master’s degree in Education from John Carroll University, where she studied Early Childhood Education and Teaching from 2009 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University, concentrating in social psychology, from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background supports her expertise in feature writing and enhances her capabilities in journalism.
Background in Education
In addition to her journalism career, Jodie Valade has experience in education. She worked as an instructor at Cleveland State University from 2007 to 2011. This combination of teaching and journalism provides her with a unique perspective on content creation and audience engagement.
Internship Experience
Jodie Valade began her journalism career with internships, including a reporting internship at the Detroit Free Press in 1997 and a reporting internship at the Lexington Herald-Leader in 1995. These early experiences laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in sports reporting and enterprise journalism.