Chris Duffy Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Chris knows what makes news, and as a former reporter, he understands what motivates reporters and how to craft the perfect pitch. Applying this expertise and his extensive background in journalism and communications, Chris helps clients develop meaningful public relations strategies and consistently delivers positive results. His track record for story placement in Minnesota media outlets is unmatched, including extensive coverage for clients related to health care, education, public safety… Show more Chris knows what makes news, and as a former reporter, he understands what motivates reporters and how to craft the perfect pitch. Applying this expertise and his extensive background in journalism and communications, Chris helps clients develop meaningful public relations strategies and consistently delivers positive results. His track record for story placement in Minnesota media outlets is unmatched, including extensive coverage for clients related to health care, education, public safety, financial literacy, and other important topics.Chris also conducts media and spokesperson training to help clients feel more comfortable and prepared when working with the media.In addition to being Goff Public’s media relations guru, Chris is also a rock star, playing guitar in his band, Reigning Runners Up. When he’s not caring for his young children, he can be found tearing up the pavement at races around the Twin Cities. Show less

During my time at KVSC, I managed a staff of undergraduate news reporters and reported directly to the station manager. My daily duties included determining coverage priorities, assigning stories, and approving all online and broadcast news scripts. I also managed social media presence on Twitter and Facebook to enhance the stations' online brand. Several times a week, I anchored 60 minute live news broadcasts and arranged and conducted 30 minute live interviews on local news… Show more During my time at KVSC, I managed a staff of undergraduate news reporters and reported directly to the station manager. My daily duties included determining coverage priorities, assigning stories, and approving all online and broadcast news scripts. I also managed social media presence on Twitter and Facebook to enhance the stations' online brand. Several times a week, I anchored 60 minute live news broadcasts and arranged and conducted 30 minute live interviews on local news topics. I successfully built relationships with news sources in the market and often represented the station at various community events.My proudest work at KVSC was my award-winning documentary exploring the Somali population in Saint Cloud. Podcasts of the two-part series, titled "The Journey: From the Third World to Middle America" can be heard below. Show less

During my time at Strother Communications Group, I developed and implemented strategic public relations and marketing plans for a wide range of clients. My daily duties included strategy development and writing news releases, fact sheets, collateral, web and direct mail advertising copy for clients. I built and maintained strong relationships with local, national and international media and regularly conducted market research for clients to guide strategy.

During my time in Titletown, USA, I was a nightside (2-10:30 p.m.) general assignment reporter for WBAY-TV (ABC affiliate in Green Bay). Daily responsibilities included enterprising, arranging, covering and writing stories for four nightly newscasts. I often delivered live reports on breaking news events under tight deadlines. When not performing a live shot, I wrote compelling, creative and visual stories to engage and inform the northeast Wisconsin audience. I alsorepresented the… Show more During my time in Titletown, USA, I was a nightside (2-10:30 p.m.) general assignment reporter for WBAY-TV (ABC affiliate in Green Bay). Daily responsibilities included enterprising, arranging, covering and writing stories for four nightly newscasts. I often delivered live reports on breaking news events under tight deadlines. When not performing a live shot, I wrote compelling, creative and visual stories to engage and inform the northeast Wisconsin audience. I alsorepresented the station at various community events. One of the most memorable stories I covered during my time at Action 2 News was about a little boy and grandmother stuck in the river who were saved by an off-duty police officer (see link below). Show less

During my time at WEAU-TV (NBC in western WI), I enterprised, arranged, covered, wrote, shot and edited general assignment local news stories. In addition to my reporting duties, I filled in at the anchor desk for morning, noon and weekend newscasts. The highlight of my work at WEAU was an award-winning series on the abuse of Methamphetamine in rural parts of western Wisconsin.

Master Of Science, Mass Communications

Ba, Communication, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Cross-Country, Track & Field, Wind Ensemble