Elle Perry
About Elle Perry
Elle Perry is the Digital Desk Manager at The Daily Memphian, with extensive experience in journalism and digital content management.
Title and Current Role
Elle Perry serves as the Digital Desk Manager at The Daily Memphian. In this role, she manages digital content operations, coordinates with photographers and reporters, and publishes live stories from COVID briefings. She also determines which stories are subscriber-only content.
Professional Experience
Elle Perry has a diverse journalism career spanning multiple roles and organizations. Her prior roles include Reporter and Digital Producer at The Daily Memphian (2018-2020), Digital Producer and Social Engagement Manager at Memphis Business Journal (2016-2018), and Coordinator at The Teen Appeal (2012-2015). She has also worked as a freelance journalist for various publications (2011-2016) and served as Surface Editor at Consequence of Sound (2010-2011). She started her career at The Paducah Sun as Family and Faith Reporter and General Assignment Reporter (2007-2009).
Education and Skills
Elle Perry holds a Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) in Data Analytics and Visualization from Maryland Institute College of Art (2021-2022). She completed a Master of Arts in Public Relations and Nonprofit Administration at The University of Memphis (2011-2013) and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the same university (2005-2007). Additionally, she studied Journalism at The University of Missouri (2012).
Digital Content Creation
Elle Perry produces a weekly newsletter titled 'thingsisawthisweek' on Substack, offering insights and updates on various topics. She also writes a weekly COVID data story and creates daily updated COVID data charts, enhancing the informational resources available to the public.
Publications and Authorship
Elle Perry is the author of the book 'Secret Memphis,' where she delves into hidden gems and lesser-known facts about Memphis. Her work is known for its insightful and engaging content, offering readers a deeper understanding of the city's unique aspects.