Ellery Jones

Ellery Jones is an Audience Engagement Specialist at Chicago Sun-Times since January 2023, focusing on connecting readers with local news through digital strategy, SEO, and front-end development. Previously, Ellery served as a News Planner for Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK from September 2021 to December 2022, overseeing planning and production across various newsrooms in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. Prior experience includes roles as an Education Reporter and Breaking News Reporter at Daily Press, where responsibilities encompassed covering local and state education issues and breaking news. Ellery began with a Reporting Intern position at Daily Press, writing multiple front-page stories in a short timeframe. Ellery holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Virginia Tech, obtained in 2018.