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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) President Deborah F. Rutter announces the appointment of Laura Emerick as Digital Content Editor, effective August 19, 2013.
In this newly created position, Emerick will oversee new efforts to use digital media to help the CSOA engage with audiences around the world. She will serve as the lead editor and manager of a wide range of digital content as the CSOA expands its online publishing capabilities in the coming season.
"Laura is a highly regarded arts and culture journalist, and we're delighted she's joining the CSOA," says Rutter. "We know that she will be a terrific asset to Maestro Muti, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the CSOA as a whole as we develop new ways to use digital media to share our world-class music making with audiences around the globe."
"I am beyond thrilled to be joining the staff of one of the world's greatest cultural institutions, especially as it approaches its 125th anniversary in 2016," added Emerick. "Throughout its history, the CSO has been an innovator, and now will be taking even more bold measures with its digital initiatives."
Laura Emerick brings a wealth of editorial knowledge and vast experience covering arts and culture in Chicago. Having worked at the Chicago Sun-Times for more than 25 years, she became the primary editor for film critic Roger Ebert, and subsequently served in a number of positions there since. Her major roles have included arts editor, culture writer, music editor, Sunday Showcase editor, Latin music/culture writer, and theater editor. Emerick is a graduate of Indiana University (magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa) and has taught graduate-level courses at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
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