Cole Rush Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Features & Interviews Writer at iGaming Business and IGBNAWriter and contributor for Catena Media: PlayIllinois, PlayVirginia, Bonus, Gaming TodayContributor at Tor.comContributor at Ball Is LifeContributor at Forbes BettingReviewer at The Quill To Live

Chicago, Il

-Craft, approve, and distribute all press releases for the company’s Digital division, roughly three per week.-Write, revise, and distribute thought leadership pieces on behalf of company leadership, approximately three interviews/editorials per week.-Write and distribute three or more internal communications weekly via Mailchimp to an audience of 2,000 employees. -Lead communications efforts for acquisition of Don Best Sports.-Prepare executives for industry trade shows with product-focused talking points.-Manage an Internal Communications Professional based in London.-Maintain sharp knowledge of company products, new features, and upcoming roadmap.-Fulfill all divisional copy requests on tight deadlines as submitted by marketing leads and executive team.-Build robust internal and external communications campaigns in collaboration with Product, IT, HR, Recruitment, Finance, and Corporate. -Work directly with journalists and ad reps to purchase yearly advertising space in gaming publications.-Contribute internal stories to a monthly company-wide newsletter, seen by 10,000 employees.-Create, develop, and follow communications approval process that includes corporate, legal, and investor review.

Chicago

-Write and edit all internal and external materials on behalf of the appropriate division lead with particular focus on editorial content.-Draft, secure approvals for, and distribute all press releases for the Interactive division.-Plan logistics and train sales/commercial employees for all industry trade shows.-Brainstorm and produce creative branding assets, and ensure consistent branding in all marketing materials. -Ideate and write creative copy, including video scripts and commercial pitches. -Serve as Interactive liaison to the Corporate Communications team.-Main point of contact for Interactive trade publications and media representatives. -Draft and send internal communications on behalf of key stakeholders. -Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the entire company’s product portfolio with particular focus on B2B Interactive products. -Write copy and provide creative services on an ad hoc basis.-As a member of the Culture Committee, brainstorm and execute employee engagement initiatives, including event planning and staff development.-Build and edit public presentations on behalf of divisional leadership.

Chicago, Illinois

-Edited and approved all internal and external communications.-Aligned all communications with corporate messaging and branding guides. -Established consistent tone and style of corporate messages. -Wrote and sent communications on behalf of the CEO, CFO, CHRO, and other key leaders.-Partnered with HR, IT, and other departments to quickly and consistently communicate policy changes. -Curated, wrote, approved, and distributed weekly newsletter, “The Friday Round-Up.”-Participated in corporate branding brainstorms and communications initiatives. -Managed company intranet.-Planned Global Town Halls, including worldwide dial-ins, talking points, and managing teams at each major office location.-Supported all cultural initiatives as a member of the Chicago Connection Committee. -Served as a mentor for the Summer Internship program in 2015

-Reviewed all external publications for corporate messaging and grammar.-Developed and executed internal communication campaigns.-Created content for and managed the Company's intranet homepage.-Grew engagement on Yammer, an internal social network.

Iowa City, Iowa Area

-Guide and encourage a group of 30 students to succeed academically and socially on a residence hall floor.-Propose, plan, and execute programs for a residence hall of 500 students.-Head of Staff Development Committee-Enforce University policies in an on-campus housing facility.

Greater Chicago Area

-Write and compile articles for a bi-weekly newsletter.-Manage news stories on the intranet homepage.-Create, launch, maintain, and generate content for a recruitment-based Facebook page.-Edit and proofread various documents and releases.