As assignment editor and project manager at FactCheck.org, I supervise a team of staff writers, interns and freelance contributors in debunking misinformation about politics, the coronavirus pandemic, and other social issues on social media platforms. FactCheck.org, a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics, using the best practices of journalism and scholarship.

I am a communications professional with deep experience and advocacy skills honed at the region’s preeminent environmental nonprofit and exceptional writing/editing abilities developed at Philadelphia’s leading newspaper and news sites. My expertise is in digital and print publications -- including e-newsletters, blogs and website content – that engage external and internal audiences. As a public relations consultant, I excel in strategic messaging, planning and implementation; press release content and distribution; and media relations on the local, national and international levels.I guide senior leadership and train young writers, and prepare every staff member to be a brand ambassador. Bringing recognition and honors to individuals, organizations and companies is another specialty developed over years of practice and successful nominations.I look forward to connecting and always welcome discussion of communications roles that leverage my experience and skills. Contact me at 267.968.0859 or alanjaffe@mac.comEXECUTIVE EXPERTISE:Strategic communicationsPublic relations/media relationsWriting/editingPresentations/speech writingAward recognition

As part of the leadership team, I developed and supervised messaging for external and internal communications, including e-newsletters, digital and print publications; strategic planning and implementation; media relations; presentations; event planning; and successful nominations for local, national and international awards for individuals and the organization.

I led the communications team in brand management and messaging to staff, board, members, constituents and the general public.