Promotion

Ah, the start of a three-day weekend. I know most of you get a three-day weekend, too, but mine lasts through Wednesday afternoon, making it nearly a four-day weekend.

Saturday also was my final day as an hourly worker. For those of you who haven't heard, I've been promoted at work. Starting this week, I'm the night local desk editor. That's a bit of jargon, so here's the translation: I'm essentially in charge of the newsroom in the evenings.

I'm the official supervisor of four reporters: the night news reporter (who's coming back from maternity leave soon, or so I hear) and the three sports reporters. That makes me, in essence, the sports editor, so I'll also be in charge of planning the sports section. I'll also get to go out and cover games at peak times (read: Football Fridays), so I'm really excited about that.

Another change will be my hours. As soon as my former position is filled, I'll be shifting to a Monday-Friday schedule. I'll also probably starting going in earlier, working from around 1 p.m. until around 10 p.m. Shifting to salaried means I won't have to watch the clock quite so carefully, but I don't plan on living at the office, either.

This is my first time as a high-level editor anywhere other than The Bison, so it's going to be a big change, and a big challenge. Your prayers would be appreciated, as would any advice you have to offer.

Have a great holiday!