- Oversee publicity strategy and outreach for the Viaplay streaming service in the US, Canada, the UK, and Germany; working closely with consumer and trade media and internal partners. One of Europe’s most successful streaming services and producers, Viaplay offers an exceptional line-up of high-quality, original series and films from the Nordic region from Nordic Noir/crime dramas and dramedies to young adult series and documentaries- Quickly created profile for this new to market specialized streaming service through securing key national coverage (reviews, previews, and features) in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, NPR's Fresh Air, CNN, TIME, Associated Press, TV Guide/TV Insider, Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, and Collider, as well as widespread social awareness on Instagram and X/Twitter- Work closely with international community of actors, writers, producers, publicists, and directors for interviews and social media postings- Oversaw successful events at The Consul General of Sweden’s official residence, brand booth at New York City's huge Swedish Midsummer Festival, and Nasdaq Closing Bell ceremony with actress Connie Nielsen in Times Square

- Provide critical public relations/communications support and expertise to clients in streaming, television, film, and everything entertainment related

- Developed and executed national and international publicity strategies across print, broadcast, and online media for a mix of linear networks (AMC, BBC America, SundanceTV) and streaming services (AMC+, Acorn TV, Sundance Now), including series’ Anne Boleyn, The Beast Must Die, Bloodlands, Whitstable Pearl, and the True Crime Story franchise- Led and managed PR teams for dozens of series; drafted trade announcements and secured key coverage; maintained strong relationships with talent, press, executives, and producers; developed talking points for executives and talent; and led 5 international agencies- Worked closely with several departments (marketing, social media, legal, development, programming, creative, and corporate communications) to develop creative strategies to maximize publicity and prepare for crisis management*AMC Networks bought RLJ Entertainment / Acorn TV / Acorn Media Group

- Spearheaded all national and international publicity strategy and campaigns for Acorn TV, North America's leading streaming service for British and international television. Shows included: Agatha Christie's Poirot, Foyle's War, Line of Duty, Midsomer Murders, Agatha Raisin, Miss Fisher, Manhunt, and My Life is Murder (Lucy Lawless)- Secured widespread and consistent ongoing features and reviews in trade, business, and consumer media, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, AP, NPR, TV Guide, Entertainment Weekly, Variety, Deadline, etc.- Built Acorn TV’s reputation in the media as an industry leader in specialized streaming with millions of subscribers; securing widespread acclaim, such as The Hollywood Reporter called Acorn TV “a glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” on par with HBO, Netflix, and FX with “well-written, beautifully acted and surprisingly compelling scripted television”- Led Acorn TV's global expansion with successful launches and ongoing PR efforts in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America- Led PR teams for each show; oversaw consumer and trade coverage; maintained strong relationships with press, talent, executives, producers, writers, and colleagues; and collaborated across several departments to maximize publicity and prepare for potential challenges- Oversaw all planning and press outreach for all of Acorn TV’s Television Critics Association panels (2018-2022), including managing a team of 15, multiple press 1-on-1 schedules, talking points, trailers, and executive speeches- Strategized the awards campaigns for Acorn TV’s series, including 2 Emmy® nominations - the first program nomination for a specialized streamer - and seventeen Edgar® Award nominations, with three wins- Oversaw PR for Sundance Now, AMCN' streaming service for true crime, international dramas and thrillers, including David Tennant's Des and French spy drama The Bureau

- Oversaw all publicity strategy and activity for streaming services and/or home video brands Acorn TV (British TV), Acacia TV (fitness) and Athena (documentaries), such as Foyle’s War, Body by Bethenny, and Playing Shakespeare- Press coverage featured reviews, actor interviews, corporate profiles, exclusive clips, among others in top national and regional outlets (NPR, AP, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, TV Guide, TIME, Entertainment Weekly, LIVE with Kelly & Ryan, The Ellen DeGeneres Show)

- Excelled in fast-paced, high-pressure, and detailed-oriented environment.- Secured press coverage for personalities, series, breaking news, specials, and programs (including Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me, and This I Believe)- Maintained ongoing relationships with national/regional press, executives, producers, stations, and hosts- Wrote communications plans, press releases, press kits, fact sheets, reports, and pitch letters- Advised and coached executives, hosts, and reporters for media interviews- Coordinated communications strategies with several divisions including News, Online, Member & Program Services, Government Relations, and NPR member stations

- Directed all aspects of the publicity/promotions for every Washington, DC release for Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate, and MGM/UA from overseeing several events, premieres (The Sum of All Fears, Hotel Rwanda, Windtalkers), and PA tours; including numerous A-list celebrities such as Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis, Steve Irwin, Michael Moore, Robert Duvall, Keri Russell, Mandy Moore, Don Cheadle, and Kate Hudson; to securing comprehensive press coverage and promotional partners

- Oversaw the national public relations campaigns at this fast growing film studio for their highest priority films from all aspects of junkets (Kevin Smith's Dogma, American Psycho), festivals (Toronto), premieres, and press days (Morgan Freeman, Christian Bale, Billy Crudup, Willem Dafoe) to managing publicity agencies to securing national media coverage and maintaining strong relationships with press, actors, filmmakers, colleagues, and executives