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Bobby Cherry

(He/Him)
Erie, Pittsburgh
Covers:  education, transportation, technology, government, lgbt, social media, business, police, trending
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As the senior copy editor at Hearst Television, I built and manage a team of copy editors who are responsible for copy editing news and media content across more than two dozen local Hearst Television digital platforms, including local TV station sites and apps, and content for Hearst TV's Very Local. Developed the team from inception. In addition, lead style development and newswriting resources for Hearst TV's digital editors and reporters.

What was your first job as a journalist?

I was a reporter for my elementary school newspaper. One of my first interviews was Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Gary Anderson.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

A what? Oh, I was very young when my parents showed me what a typewriter was. A friend collects typewriters. I'll take an iPad.

How is social media changing news?

News isn't changing (well, sometimes it is dumbed down). How we consume news has changed since the beginning of time.

Golden Quill Award, The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania

2013 - online community engagement — news

The award was given to the Sewickley Herald for best use of engaging the community among daily and non-daily newspapers in Western Pennsylvania.

Excellence in Journalism, Pennsylvania Women's Press Association

2013 - general news

The second-place award was presented for coverage of "Man dies while trimming trees in Edgeworth," which included tweets, photos and online updates.

Excellence in Journalism, Pennsylvania Women's Press Association

2013 - sports

The third-place award was presented for coverage of “QV, Cornell fans, players adjust to co-op.”

Excellence in Journalism, Pennsylvania Women's Press Association

2013 - lifestyles

The third-place award was presented for coverage of “‘Jeet Jet?' Authors of Pittsburgh food guide to kick off book tour in Sewickley.”

Spotlight Awards; Society of Professional Journalists, Keystone Pro Chapter

2013 - nondaily commentary

The third-place award was presented for nondaily column writing.

Golden Quill Award, The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania

2012 - Best website

The award was given to the Sewickley Herald for best non-daily website.

Spotlight Awards; Society of Professional Journalists, Keystone Pro Chapter

2012 - Web use

The award was given to the Sewickley Herald in its circulation division for best Web use.

Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Keystone Press Award

2011 - Investigative reporting

First place, investigative reporting, Pennsylvania Newspaper Association 2011 Keystone Press Award

Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Keystone Press Award

2011 - Online breaking news

First place, online breaking news, Pennsylvania Newspaper Association 2011 Keystone Press Award

Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Newspaper Excellence in Cyberspace

2011 - Best application of social networking tools

First place, best application of social networking tools, Pennsylvania Newspaper Association 2011

Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Keystone Press Award

2011 - Timeliness

First place, timeliness, Pennsylvania Newspaper Association 2011 Newspaper Excellence in Cyberspace award

Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Keystone Press Award

2010 - Investigative reporting

First place, investigative reporting, Pennsylvania Newspaper Association 2010 Keystone Press Award

Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Newspaper Excellence in Cyberspace

2010 - Best application of social networking tools

First place, Best application of social networking tools, Pennsylvania Newspaper Association 2010 Newspaper Excellence in Cyberspace award