Danielle Emerson Email & Phone Number

• Manage editorial content, media pitches and key messaging related to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation across public relations and marketing materials, including monitoring key trends/topics and developing key messages.• Recommend and develop executive communications, including speeches/remarks, talking points, op-eds and presentations.• Develop proactive public relations and communication plans for MEDC leadership, business units and stakeholders.

• Support and lead efforts to develop and draft executive communications, includingspeeches/remarks, talking points, op-eds, and presentations.• Develop and recommend strategies to address internal communications needs and modifyprocedures to achieve Marketing and Communication goals.• Assist in DEI outreach and communications.

• Write press releases, media advisories and op-eds for Democratic caucus members• Identify press opportunities and ensure smooth operation of events• Provide strategic communications on legislative/policy issues• Develop caucus messaging and narrative

Lansing, Michigan Area

•Investigative stories through use of FOIA records•Profile grassroots activists and campaigns•Interview community and organization members and leaders

Lansing, Michigan Area

•Organize and write press materials for Progress Michigan, partners and campaigns•Messaging and media strategy for Progress Michigan and Progress Michigan Education campaigns and partners•Develop communications strategies and coordinate media campaigns for Progress Michigan campaigns and partners

Lansing, Michigan Area

•Handle daily news developments of Flint water crisis•Create enterprise stories on subject against top-level competition•Track developments in court cases and public policy•Write and submit FOIA requests

Lansing, Michigan Area

•Lead coverage of Michigan Senate and several state departments/agencies, including but not limited to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Public Service Commission•Attend committee hearings and news conferences•Write web updates, contribute to blog and assist in publishing•Interview public and elected officials, lobbyists and association members, advocacy leaders

Greater Detroit Area

•Follow-up on breaking news coverage and financial earnings reports•Produce stories on product development, social media, legal matters, new technology and business trends•Interview industry experts, automakers, designers and dealers

•General assignment reporting on deadline•Use of SEO writing, author-audience interaction and community coverage•Papers are roughly 22-26k circulation