Colleen Kelly

Colleen Kelly, a seasoned professional in digital journalism, serves as the senior digital editor at the Star Tribune, specializing in digital strategy, social storytelling, and audience engagement. She is dedicated to forging meaningful connections between journalists and the communities they report on. At the Star Tribune, she successfully spearheaded the Curious Minnesota series, a well-received initiative that places readers' queries at the forefront of editorial content.

Colleen's impactful contributions extend beyond traditional platforms, with her notable work on Twitter and Instagram playing a pivotal role in the Star Tribune's comprehensive coverage of the George Floyd incident, earning them the prestigious ONA Breaking News award for large newsrooms in 2020. Prior to her focus on digital platforms, Colleen excelled in roles as an editor and award-winning print designer, experiences that continue to shape her innovative approach today.

Colleen Kelly's areas of expertise encompass audience engagement, social media storytelling, digital content creation, user experience, and SEO optimization. Her competencies also include proficiency in breaking news coverage, fact-checking, and adept project management skills. Colleen's commitment to journalistic excellence and her ability to leverage digital tools for impactful storytelling make her a standout figure in the digital journalism landscape.

Colleen pursued her academic endeavors at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she studied B.J. In addition to her current role as the senior digital editor at the Star Tribune, Colleen has held various key positions, such as adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota, mobile, and social media editor at the Star Tribune, deputy design director/news at the Star Tribune, assistant design director at the Star Tribune, news page designer at St. Paul Pioneer Press, features page designer at the Miami Herald, and copy editor/layout editor at the Miami Herald.