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David Teeuwen

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David Teeuwen was the managing editor of USA Today. He died of intestinal cancer at age 45. He helped pioneer digital news at USA TODAY.

Early life and Education

Teeuwen was born in Norfolk, Virginia, and grew up in the Mid West. He received a Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Ohio State University and a master’s in mass communications at Miami University in Ohio. [1]

Career

Teeuwen began his career in radio. He worked for Radio America in Washington, D.C., hosting a daily news program. He was hired by the USA TODAY, a Gannett-owned newspaper in 1999 as a multimedia producer, specializing in audio in the dotcom department that which at the time was separate from the print newsroom.

References

  1. ^ "Dave Teeuwen, managing editor of USA TODAY, dies after cancer battle". USA TODAY. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.