Rogelio Aranda
About Rogelio Aranda
Rogelio Aranda serves as the Local News Editor at The Charlotte Observer, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in journalism, including previous roles at The Daily Herald and The Tampa Tribune.
Work at The Charlotte Observer
Rogelio Aranda has been serving as the Local News Editor at The Charlotte Observer since 2020. In this role, he oversees local news coverage and manages editorial staff. Prior to this position, he held various roles at the same publication, including CCI Expert User/News Copy Editor from 1998 to 2020 and Interim Sports Editor for six months in 2019. His extensive experience at The Charlotte Observer spans over two decades, contributing to the paper's editorial direction and quality.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Before his current role, Rogelio Aranda worked at The Daily Herald as a Copy Editor from 1996 to 1998. He also gained experience as a Sports Copy Editor/Designer at The Charlotte Observer from 1999 to 2005. Additionally, he completed a three-month internship in copy editing at The Tampa Tribune in 1996. His diverse background in various editorial roles has equipped him with a broad skill set in journalism.
Education and Expertise
Rogelio Aranda earned a Bachelor of Science degree in News-editorial Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 1991 to 1996. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in journalism principles and practices, contributing to his effectiveness in editorial roles throughout his career.
Career Timeline
Rogelio Aranda's career in journalism spans several years and various positions. He began his journey in 1996 as a Copy Editing Intern at The Tampa Tribune. He then worked at The Daily Herald for two years before joining The Charlotte Observer in 1998. Over the next two decades, he held multiple positions, including Sports Copy Editor/Designer and Interim Sports Editor, before becoming the Local News Editor in 2020.