Anna Baughman, 26

Editor, Morrisons Cove Herald, Inc. Education: Bachelor of Arts, English literature, minors in communications, writing and women’s studies, Saint Francis University

What advice do you have for other young professionals in the news industry?

Your team is essential. Whether you work in the office or the field, if you’re working in the news industry, you’re working with others. Learn from them, find out what they excel at, and ask for their advice. Celebrate others’ successes, and remember to give credit where it is due. Communicate everything clearly, offer help often, and ask as many questions as possible.

As a young professional, keep this in mind: confidence and humility go hand in hand. It’s as important to know your strengths as it is to know your weaknesses.

Be proud and confident in what you do well, but ask for help when needed. Accept your mistakes, learn from them and move on.

What is your favorite thing about working for a local community publication?

Everything is news. When something is important to someone, they want it in the paper. A luxury of working for a local community paper is being allowed to put anything in, no matter how big or small. Was your child honored with a national award? It’s in the paper. Did you grow an exceptionally large carrot in your garden? Again, it’s in the paper. The ability to be that outlet for local people brings me so much joy.

I also love being able to feature students in as many ways as possible. When I think of myself growing up, I remember how exciting it was to see my name in my local paper. For this reason, it’s important to me that I allow students to send in submissions, write for the paper and have their news printed in the Herald.