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My newspaper & marketing work history
LatahEagle newspaper work
I got my first job before I graduated from journalism college at the University of Idaho.
Spoiler alert: My first publisher is now my mother-in-law!
March 2001 to March 2004
UI Vandal graduate
I graduated with a Journalism & Mass Communication degree with a Sociology minor from the University of Idaho.
1999-2003
Military newspaper experience
I worked as a civilian contractor inside the 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs office (and then off-base) for the weekly military newspaper at Barksdale AFB, La.
August 2005 to October 2008
Village meeting coverage
I worked for 4 months in Belvidere, Ill., covering an annexation and village meetings for a rural weekly newspaper.
October 2008 to February 2009
Daily newspaper work
The only time I worked in the daily newspaper industry was for 18 months in Missouri. I did do weekly newspaper layout as part of my Delivery Desk duties.
March 2009 to August 2010
Small town rural journalism
I worked for 4.5 years in a rural Tri-County community in Kansas doing full-time news editor work.
August 2010 to November 2014
The move to marketing
I worked a second job to manage an antique store while still doing newspaper work. That was my first marketing job outside the newspaper industry.
December 2013 to June 2015
Insurance marketing
I moved home to Idaho and worked in insurance marketing and communication. I also did cold calls to businesses and mailed newsletters to clients.
July 2015 to July 2023
Nonprofit marketing
I got my third job doing part-time marketing work for an international housing nonprofit.
November 2023 to February 2025
Creation of Stephanie’s Biz Services, LLC
I took the leap to start my own business. I enjoy the flexibility of working from home and I’ve always been an independent worker. Plus I’d love to help more businesses through this opportunity.
June 2024 and onward!
Creation of INW.news
In September 2026, @erin and @stephanie decided to work together to create INW.news. Enjoy!!