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Author Archives: 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.
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Voice of OC Publisher Shares Insights on 3rd District Supervisor Election
Voice of OC Publisher Norberto Santana, Jr., will be sharing his insights on the 3rd district supervisor election today on KPCC 89.3 in the 11 a.m. hour.
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On OC Podcast Goes on Hiatus
On OC, the weekly podcast for the Voice of OC is going on hiatus as we review the last year of shows and consider our podcasting efforts.
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Successful NewsMatch Campaign Highlights Need to Continue Building the Future of Journalism
The fundraising drive was also a huge success at Voice of OC — bringing in more than twice as many donors as the previous best year and raising more than $80,000 from individual donors, the best fundraising drive yet for Voice of OC.
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On OC: Labor Leader Ada Briceño Takes Over as Dem Party Chair
Hotel union leader Ada Briceño talks about the challenges facing Orange County’s Democratic Party and her expected ascent as chair this month as well as being the first Latina to take on the challenge.
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Giving Tuesday: Ten Reasons to Give to Voice of OC
We ask that you please consider giving to Voice of OC today.
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Voice of OC Publisher to Join KPCC AirTalk Discussion
The segment will air 11:10 a.m.-11:21 a.m. and then 11:26 a.m.-11:38 a.m. on 89.3 KPCC which is also streamed live online.
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Voice of OC Publisher Will Join KPCC Election Night Discussion
KPCC’s AirTalk with Larry Mantle live election night special will feature Voice of OC Publisher Norberto Santana, Jr. Santana will be featured on the air from 10 p.m. to midnight […]
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Going Beyond Partisan Politics
Red vs. blue. Right vs. left. Republican vs. Democrat. Politicians, consultants, analysts and commentators all talking over each other — getting louder and louder, uglier and uglier. Hours are spent […]
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Voice of OC Partnering with New York Times and KPCC on Election Events
The discussion will offer a pro’s analysis of the polling, pundits and politicos before the November 6 vote and the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions.
