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Sonya Quick

Sonya Quick

Sonya Quick is digital editor for Voice of OC overseeing civic engagement (social media, email and civic engagement), digital fundraising, marketing and design (across-device user experience and digital storytelling). Quick joined Voice of OC in November 2016 and has since managed the first #NewsMatch fundraising drive, re-imagined the Voice of OC logo and visual brand and launched a website redesign. In June 2017, Voice of OC was awarded top news website design by the Los Angeles Press Club. Prior to Voice of OC, Quick worked for eight years at the Orange County Register in a variety of roles including: the organization’s first mobile editor, social media manager, web and blog editor, infographics reporter and reporter. During that time, Quick helped create a mobile strategy for Freedom Communications, launched the first Register mobile apps, helped re-imagine the Register’s disaster plan for the digital age, helped transform community coverage, managed the Register’s 50+ blogs, developed a trial Register community wiki, covered Irvine and launched a mobile apps technology blog a year before the iTunes App Store was unveiled. Quick has been a member of the Society of Professional Journalists since 2003. She served as region 11 director in 2008 and as national student representative in 2004. Quick graduated from Cal State Long Beach in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in English literature Languages spoken: English Areas of expertise: Digital storytelling, social media, infographics, data reporting, mobile and web design, news marketing, non-profit fundraising.

In the Absence of Clear Vaccine Access, Information is the Best Medicine

Marketing
By Sonya Quick | 52 mins ago

Orange County is in the midst of a devastating second wave of Coronavirus in Orange County, our 11th month of varying lockdowns and now a confusing rollout of vaccines.

Orange County Residents Step Up to Support Voice of OC’s Tenacious Local Reporting

Marketing
By Sonya Quick | January 4, 2021

The astounding success of our 2020 year-end fundraiser shows that our readers believe in and support our work. We couldn’t be more grateful.

Reflecting on Orange County’s Resiliency in The Year of Pandemic, Protests, Fires, Elections

Countywide
By Sonya Quick | January 1, 2021

Voice of OC attracted more than 6 million readers in 2020 with stories on the Coronavirus pandemic, election, economic fallout and wildfires.

Last Chance to Have Your Donation to Voice of OC Tripled by the National NewsMatch Fund

Marketing
By Sonya Quick | December 30, 2020

As we near the start of 2021, so too looms the end of your chance to have your donation TRIPLED by national and local funders who have stepped up to support the future of nonprofit news.

Voice of OC Coronavirus Podcast: OC Medical Professionals Share Insights, Answer Questions

Inside the Newsroom
By Sonya Quick | December 11, 2020

Medical experts on the call took turns answering reader questions during the live call aimed at offering transparency during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Orange County Hanukkah Celebrations Begin, Spirits Remain Bright

ARTS & CULTURE
By Sonya Quick | December 11, 2020

“The story of Hanukkah is as relevant to COVID today as it was 2,000 years ago,” said Chabad of Laguna Niguel Rabbi Mendy Paltiel. “The message is of love over darkness, kindness over tyranny.”

Voice of OC to Host Live Video Coronavirus Discussion with Orange County’s Top Experts Dec. 10

Inside the Newsroom
By Sonya Quick | December 8, 2020

RSVP now for Voice of OC’s LIVE video dialogue with Orange County’s top Coronavirus experts at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10.

Voice of OC Amasses 50,000+ Orange County Residents as Social Media Followers

Inside the Newsroom
By Sonya Quick | December 1, 2020

This milestone represents how Voice of OC is a critical gathering place for Orange County residents looking to be informed, empowered and engaged in a daily discussion around critical quality of life issues.

Choose Now to Support Voice of OC, Your Daily Lifeline Throughout 2020

Marketing
By Sonya Quick | December 1, 2020

Please, choose today to become a member of our growing support team to have your donation tripled by local and national funders.

Voice of OC Pursues Truth in Era of News as Entertainment

Marketing
By Sonya Quick | November 25, 2020

Our stories and website offer simple truths on everything from schools, government, housing & homelessness, transportation, utilities and politics.

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