David Egner Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC Area

David Egner Communications provides writing, ghostwriting and editing services for books, op-eds, speeches, articles, statements, talking points, news releases, newsletters, briefings, congressional testimony, Q&As, brochures, marketing material, messaging documents, PowerPoint presentations, radio and video scripts, annual reports, other reports and.

New York City

Edited and posted op-eds for Fox News website. Evaluated submissions to decide which to accept. Requested op-eds from writers and helped shape angles they took.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Oversaw communications strategy, media relations, website, editing of publications, branding and social media for international security think tank. Increased news coverage to nearly 1,000 stories in a year. Edited and placed op-eds written by researchers in newspapers and websites. Wrote news releases, speeches, talking points and other material.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Improved communications to external audiences and members for trade association (formerly called the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association). Developed communications and rebranding strategy, responded to media queries, pitched interviews to media, and prepared president and others for interviews. Wrote and placed op-eds, along with news releases.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Supervised contractors and organized news conferences and other events to attract media and public attention to Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury. Wrote and edited news releases, op-eds, speeches, scripts for public service announcements and material for website. Generated coverage in major news organizations.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Headed media relations for public policy research think tank. Improved RAND’s reputation among public, government officials, clients and potential donors. Advised senior executives and researchers on messaging and crisis communications. Designed and implemented communication strategies for all divisions of RAND. Wrote and edited hundreds of news releases.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Executive at Washington public relations firm specializing in crisis communications. Advised international corporations, trade associations and organizations on countering negative news, and on protecting and improving reputations. Wrote communications strategy plans, briefings, news releases, op-eds, talking points and speeches for clients in.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Promoted from Public Affairs Specialist (1996-1997) to Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (1997-1999) to Acting Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (1999-2000). Spokesman for HUD and communications adviser to Secretaries Henry Cisneros and Andrew Cuomo. Supervised 33-person staff in final position. Developed overall media strategy and.

Somers, New York, United States

Spokesman and media strategist. Advised president and other executives on communications. Formulated strategy for publicizing Pepsi products and programs, wrote news releases, handled crisis communications, answered questions from reporters, set up media interviews, wrote speeches and prepared briefings for executives

Albany, New York, United States

Press secretary to Lt. Gov. Stan Lundine (1987-1990), director of public Information for the NYS Environmental Facilities Corp. (1990-1992), and senior press officer for Gov. Mario Cuomo (1992-1995). In all these positions answered questions from reporters and wrote news releases, op-eds, speeches and other material. Formulated media strategy and advised.

Three Cities

Reporter and editor in Oklahoma City (1976-1980), Pierre, S.D. (1980-1983), and Albany, N.Y. (1983-1987). Wrote many types of stories in Oklahoma. In Pierre and Albany primarily covered state government, politics and courts.

Rochester, New York, United States

Covered several beats as a reporter: police, suburban governments and schools, housing and general assignment. Occasionally worked as a copy editor.