A Washington, D.C.-based media relations expert with an extensive network of top-tier journalists, I’m a veteran broadcast journalist who lives and breathes with the news cycle and brings significant experience in cybersecurity, consumer technology, and financial services.A highly experienced on-the-record spokesperson, I help companies identify and articulate their stories and then deliver an exceptional record of positive media placements in the top print, broadcast, cable, and online news organizations in the U.S.Recently serving as North American corporate spokesperson for the world's leading civilian drone manufacturer, DJI Technology, Inc., I crafted messaging on sensitive policy matters for top tier media outlets during one of the most critical times for Chinese tech companies operating in the U.S.I sharpened my teeth by navigating multiple reputational land mines during the U.S. financial crisis (2008-2010) as a spokesperson for the American Bankers Association, the nation's largest and most powerful banking trade association. I'm known for building and maintaining solid working relationships with journalists, and am frequently quoted. ACCOMPLISHMENTS:* Increased employer's earned media ad equivalent value by over 80% in one year.* Solid track record gaining positive placements in top tier news outlets.* Solid track record preparing C-level executives for major media interviews.* Wrote op-eds published in New York Times and USA Today.Prior to my career in public relations, I was a television news anchorwoman and reporter at TV stations across the U.S. My reports have appeared on CNN, CNBC, and MSNBC and have earned an Emmy, numerous Emmy nominations, and several other awards including from the Associated Press.I also produce and host a podcast that has charted in over a dozen countries. (See publications)CONTACT: kaplanmediarelations@gmail.comSKILLS: AP StyleClient ManagementCoalition BuildingContent CreationCorporate VideosCrisis CommunicationsDigital CommunicationsEarned MediaExecutive BrandingIntegrated CommunicationsInterview PreparationIssue Advocacy LeadershipManagementMedia RelationsMedia TrainingNews ReleasesOp-EdsOral CommunicationPitchingPodcastsPowerPointPresentationsPublic AffairsPublic RelationsPublic SpeakingRadio ToursReputation ManagementSocial MediaStakeholder EngagementStrategic CommunicationsTelevision InterviewsTop Tier MediaVideosWebsite RedesignWriting and Editing (Scripts, News Releases, Talking Points, Backgrounders, LTEs, Op-eds, etc.)