Kelsey Waananen

A Colorado kid taking on her last year at the University of Missouri- trying to bring home the gold in Convergence Journalism and Spanish.

Posts

October 30, 07:25 AM

When the developers of the "Uncharted" video games sat down to brainstorm their latest adventure, the first thing they decided was that they had to have a cargo plane and a cruise ship.

October 29, 12:02 AM


Learn the recipe for this delicious moist almond cake, perfect for Halloween!
October 29, 12:07 AM


What do you make when 4th graders request healthy treats for their party? Monster Mouths of course!
October 28, 02:21 PM


Lemon and ricotta is a match made in heaven
October 27, 11:52 PM


Grilled eggplant and squash lasagna! with roasted tomato sauce
October 26, 11:32 PM


Kaju Katli. the simplest ever butter free Indian Cashew fudge. Vegan, gluten free
October 26, 11:42 PM


Sweet balsamic caramelized onions, roasted butternut squash and tangy goat cheese pizza. One word - YUM. Plus a grain-free, bean-based crust
October 26, 11:43 PM


Butternut squash, cranberries and a wild rice medley makes the perfect fall pilaf!
October 26, 11:49 AM

Girl Scouts of Colorado says it made a mistake when it rejected a 7-year-old boy's application to join.

October 26, 09:40 AM


Tim Burton has created a balloon named “B-Boy” that will take to the skies during this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.

The New York Times provides the backstory for the character:

According to an origin story dreamed up by Mr. Burton, B. was created, Frankenstein’s monster-style, from the leftover balloons used in children’s parties at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. Forbidden from playing with other children because of his jagged teeth and crazy-quilt stitching, B. retreated to a basement lair, where he obsesses over Albert Lamorisse’s film “The Red Balloon” and dreams that he, too, will be able to fly someday.

(via Laughing Squid / Images via Richard Perry-NYT and Macy’s)

October 26, 01:49 PM
At Nokia World, CNET spotted this batshit crazy flexible Nokia phone. Yes. Flexible. As in it's super bendy and twisty and gooey and freaking awesome. It sort of looks alien but the 'Nokia kinetic device' is real. More »


October 26, 02:39 PM


Chickpea potpie with a cornbread crust. Comfort food without all the calories.
October 26, 03:08 PM


Jalapeno Pepper Jack Cornbread Biscotti pairs perfectly with a hot bowl of chili.
October 25, 02:29 PM


Shaved raw brussel sprouts salad w/ scallions, hazelnuts & basil in a lemon-pecorino dressing
October 24, 12:58 AM


Melty chocolate biscuits drizzled with melted chocolate
October 24, 02:50 PM


Honeycrisp Apple Sangria: The flavors all go really well together and of course the honeycrisp apple flavor is the star!

Profile

Editorial Content Manager at Examiner.com
Online Media | Greater St. Louis Area, US

Experience

  • Jan 2013 - Present
    Digital Media Manager / Police K-9 Magazine
    • Create and aggregate content. • Generate newsletters encouraging unique pageviews and new site users. • Proofread digital and print editions.
  • Jun 2012 - Present
    Editorial Content Manager / Examiner.com
    • Review articles for company standards, including AP style and Google’s qualifications for news. • Create daily newsletters targeting trending topics to promote timely news article publishing. • Write tech news articles along with other topics as assigned. • Track Examiner articles across multiple search engines as well as Google Analytics. • Act as a manager for Examiner.com’s Google+ page.
  • Mar 2012 - Present
    Experience Specialist / Examiner.com
    • Served as a main contact for the company’s independent contractors, addressing technical and editorial issues. • Reviewed articles based on AP style, Google’s guidelines for news, as well as company editorial standards. • Assisted in recruiting new contractors and coached them through their first few articles with the site.
  • Jan 2012 - Present
    Call Center Representative / Henry Wurst, Inc.
    • Managed the daily issues and orders of multiple accounts as well as acted as the Denver office receptionist. • Utilized Excel to create invoices, manage events, manipulate custom orders and track customer history.
  • Dec 2010 - Present
    Staff Producer & Writer / Newsy.com
    Newsy.com is a Web-only publication that presents multiple perspectives on current issues • Sought out current tech issues with multiple varying perspectives and wrote scripts incorporating all elements. • Used tools such as Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, SnapStream and Snapz to produce stories that included multiple video clips, text pieces, and animations. • Translated scripts to Spanish to create Newsy Español as a prototype.
  • Jan 2008 - Present
    T.A. in the Broadcast lab / University of Missouri
  • Aug 2010 - Present
    Graphics Staff / Columbia Missourian
    • Utilized Adobe Flash and Illustrator to create graphics ranging from profiles of storm chasers to maps of proposed construction.
  • Aug 2009 - Present
    Script Production Assistant / Radio Adelante, Columbia, Missouri
    Radio Adelante is a subset of the Columbia Missourian • Edited audio elements into ready-to-be-aired stories • Coordinated to edit individual stories into one, pre-recorded Spanish-only show
  • Aug 2009 - Present
    Multimedia Editor / The Columbia Missourian, Columbia, Missouri
    • Directed students to capture and edit stories using equipment such as marantzes, Nikon cameras and Sony digital cameras as well as editing tools like Final Cut Pro, Avid, Adobe Audition and SoundSlides. • Managed and acted as the primary consultant for one group of students for two weeks as they worked on deadline to complete a multi-element package for their reporting class.
  • May 2009 - Present
    Multimedia Reporter / KBIA-FM, Columbia, Missouri
    KBIA is a local NPR affiliate • Pitched, reported on and produced day-turn audio stories using tools such as Cool Edit.

Education

  • 2007 - 2011
    University of Missouri-Columbia
    Bachelor's in Convergence Journalism, Spanish
    Activities: Apoyo a loCubano, KCOU 88.1 FM, Multicultural Certificate

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