Daniel R. Sparkman, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Dothan, Al, Us

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Alabama, United States

Serves as Executive Director for this 501(c)3 organization which holds free medical and dermatology clinics, serving citizens in rural areas of Alabama. Supervises and conducts all activities and operations of the nonprofit. Coordinates with the Board and carries out all orders and/or resolutions. Acts as spokesperson and official representative. Oversees all staff and volunteers, making all decisions regarding personnel. Handles all administrative oversight and supervises day-to-day operations.

Dothan, Alabama Area

The Sparkman Firm is led by Daniel Sparkman who has a range of experience in news and politics of over 18 years. We have a passion for our work and our clients and strive to be the best at what we do and serve you with experience and class. As individuals, we have garnered reputations for being innovators and direction-setters and we want to put those characteristics to work for you. Over the past five years we have worked with companies and associations to promote their business and events, with a great deal of success. We look forward to working with you and seeing your organization grow and succeed.

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Leads the Communications Division for a state agency employing 4,500+ individuals with 70 offices, managing one public information specialist. Develops communication policy and strategy of the agency. Handles all media and public relations inquiries. Oversees creation of public relations materials for Alabama’s public assistance programs. Develops and maintains two agency websites.

Montgomery, Al

Oversees day-to-day administration and logistics of the Council, along with membership development, programming and communications.

Montgomery, Alabama

Reappointed by Governor Kay Ivey. Oversees the daily operation of the Governor’s Communications Office, managing a staff of five. Responsible for the overall public message from the Governor’s Office, while considering political topics of the day. Plans media and communication strategy for the Governor’s Office. Ensures all media inquiries receive appropriate and timely responses. Writes press releases, statements, quotes, Op-Eds and event materials. Coordinates with state agencies on public messaging, event planning and policy issues.

Montgomery, Al

Reappointed by Governor Kay Ivey. Works with the Communication Director to ensure all media inquiries receive appropriate and timely responses. Responsible for all aspects of media relations including writing press releases, statements, quotes, Op-Eds and event materials. Assists in the day-to-day operation of the Communications Office. Works on special projects as assigned by the Communication Director and Chief of Staff.

Montgomery, Al

Reappointed by Governor Kay Ivey, who brought in her own communications staff upon taking office. Works closely with the Press Secretary to ensure all media inquiries receive appropriate and timely responses. Responsible for overseeing all digital aspects of the Governor’s Press Office. That includes: updates to the Governor’s website, as well as serve as point person for posting content to the website, maintaining the Governor’s social media accounts and coordinating the posting of social media messages and conducting live streaming of events. Writes press releases, articles, statements, quotes, Op-Eds and event materials, as assigned. Responsible for supervising the production of video news releases, video messages, and video of the Governor’s events. Completes special projects as assigned by the Communications Director and Chief of Staff. Assists in day-to-day operation of the Governor’s Communications Office.

Montgomery, Alabama Area

Reappointed by Governor Robert Bentley. Works closely with the Communications Director to ensure all media inquiries receive appropriate and timely responses. Responsible for overseeing all digital aspects of the Governor’s Press Office. That includes: updates to the Governor’s website, as well as serve as point person for posting content to the website, maintaining the Governor’s social media accounts and coordinating the posting of social media messages and conducting live streaming of events. Writes press releases, articles, statements, quotes, Op-Eds and event materials, as assigned. Responsible for supervising the production of video news releases, video messages, and video of the Governor’s events. Completes special projects as assigned by the Communications Director and Chief of Staff. Assists in day-to-day operation of the Governor’s Communications Office.

Montgomery, Alabama

Reappointed by Governor Robert Bentley. Works closely with the Communications Director to ensure all media inquiries receive appropriate and timely responses. Responsible for overseeing all digital aspects of the Governor’s Press Office. That includes: updates to the Governor’s website, as well as serve as point person for posting content to the website, maintaining the Governor’s social media accounts and coordinating the posting of social media messages and conducting live streaming of events. Writes press releases, articles, statements, quotes, Op-Eds and event materials, as assigned. Responsible for supervising the production of video news releases, video messages, and video of the Governor’s events. Completes special projects as assigned by the Communications Director and Chief of Staff. Assists in day-to-day operation of the Governor’s Communications Office.

Montgomery, Alabama

Appointed by Governor Robert Bentley. Develops and maintains website, electronic newsletters, social media campaigns, and other digitally produced material. Creates and manages a social media strategy for Governor’s accounts. Writes speeches & press releases, prepares background materials, and facilitates planning for events. Records and edits video messages, issue & agency highlights and press conferences for distribution via social media and news outlets. Completes special projects as assigned by the Communications Director and Deputy Chief of Staff. Serves as a back-up to staff photographer. Assists in day-to-day operation of the Governor’s Communications Office.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Anchors two daily newscasts while producing one daily newscast. Selects, organizes, and writes stories in a logical manner. Presents live reports from the field. Manages a 10 person staff of reporters, photographers, editors, and interns during evening hours.

Present songs and promotions in a manner that is pleasing to the listening audience. During a live 3 hour radio show.

Produces a daily two-hour morning show consistently ranked Top 20 in the nation. Plans for future broadcasts, schedules live interviews, and satellite feeds. Field produces special live broadcasts.

Assign stories to reporters and assist producers in writing stories for broadcast. Connect with local contacts for information on possible stories. Write stories for web and social media sites.

Coordinates promotional events, develops and edits promotional spots. Assists in producing a weekly newscast. Enterprises story ideas, shoots, writes and edits them for broadcast. Serves as a back-up for traffic & programming coordinator.

Responsible for answering approximately 100 calls per day in a call center. Help customers with banking needs and questions over the phone. Conduct account transfers and open / close accounts.

Shoot and edit news stories for broadcast. Setup and run a microwave live truck for reporter live shots. Cover breaking news stories including storm chasing.

Operation of all the equipment necessary for a live newscast including camera, teleprompter, graphics, audio, and non-linear editing.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Certificate In Data Analysis & Policy Evaluation

Bachelor Of Arts In Communication, Journalism & Political Science

Activities and Societies: Society of Professional Journalists, Lambda Sigma Phi FraternitySociety of Professional Journalists - Executive.

Advanced Academic Diploma, Broadcast Media

Activities and Societies: National Forensic League, Model United Nations, Scholars Bowl