Joe Strang
About Joe Strang
Joe Strang is a Web Production Editor at Thomson Reuters, specializing in user interface design and project management for Practical Law. He has experience in graphic design, coding, and content management, and has previously worked at IPC Magazines and Thomson Reuters.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Joe Strang has worked at Thomson Reuters since 2013, currently holding the position of Web Production Editor. In this role, he manages project tracking and delivery using Jira, collaborating closely with editors and project managers. He acts as Production Manager for the Global Guide chapters, overseeing content management and document conversion to XML format. His previous experience at Thomson Reuters includes serving as an Editorial Assistant from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Joe Strang studied Multimedia Journalism at Canterbury Christ Church University from 2009 to 2012, achieving a 2:1 degree. His education provided a foundation in media production and digital content creation, which he applies in his current role. He utilizes Adobe Design Suite and Dreamweaver for graphic design and coding, demonstrating expertise in web production and user interface design.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Joe Strang worked at IPC Magazines as an Assistant at Loaded Magazine for one month in 2009. His early career experiences contributed to his skills in editorial processes and media production. He has been involved in various projects, including the redesign of the Practical Law website, where he learned new content management systems such as CPET and WCMS.
Achievements in Web Production
As a Web Production Editor for Practical Law Canada, Joe Strang collaborates with a business analyst, technical lead, project managers, and testers. He has contributed to creating user interface designs for new site projects and developed the Advising Smaller Businesses collections page on the Practical Law website. Additionally, he works with the UX team to build and maintain design guides for patterns, layouts, and components.