Alan Shaw

Alan Shaw has extensive experience in the media industry, currently serving as a Planner at Herald-Tribune Media Group since May 1997, where responsibilities include planning content for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and Lakeland Ledger to enhance audience engagement. Additionally, Shaw has held roles as Analytics and Engagement Lead Producer, Digital Content Producer and Beer Writer, Web Manager, and Assistant Metro Editor, focusing on driving online traffic and managing social media. Previously, Shaw worked as a Copy Editor and Copy Desk Chief at the Independent Florida Alligator, the largest independent student-run college newspaper in the U.S. Alan Shaw holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism, History, and Entomology from the University of Florida.