Emily Wankum Email & Phone Number

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Work collaboratively with several departments (HR, Neighborhood Services, City Clerks, Finance) on communications projects such as videos, email templates, presentations, webpages, print materials and more.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

• Design and develop marketing collateral for Employee & Family Resources’ Employee Assistance Program and Student Assistance Program
• Write content for the EFR website in an effort to increase traffic and engagement and generate new leads
• Assist with planning and implementation of the annual Ride Don’t Hide fundraiser

Des Moines, Iowa Area

• Created and delivered entire rebranding of Fox 17’s Seventeen Days of Giveaways, and The Robert D. & Billie Ray Center’s annual Character Counts Awards Ceremony; participation for both events have increased in recent.
• Produced approximately $40,000 worth of creative projects (photography and video) as a team since January; currently exceeding sales goals, by 14% for the quarter.
• Increased Facebook engagement year to date by 403%, and followers by 290% through effective digital content.
• Promoted twice in four years.
• Plan media buys from vendors to satisfy the co-op partners and news share.
• Develop and plan events and contents in the community sponsored or hosted by KDSM.SUMMARYCreative Services Director – Marketing Communications Manager – Video & Photography ProductionCreative services professional with.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

• Managed all aspects of commercial production including photography, video lighting, graphics, and content; worked collaboratively by consulting with sales team, production team, and clients.
• Served as main contact for all clients on production work.
• Scheduled and prepared video and photography for commercial shoots through collaboration with sales and production teams.
• Directed talent at video shoots through effectively communicating goals of the message being broadcast.
• Edited commercials to ensure clear and appealing presentation and communication with the audience.

Des Moines, IA

• Managed commercial production from research to broadcast.
• Researched clients to thoroughly understand their business prior to script writing.
• Wrote effective scripts that increased awareness and business for clients.
• Operated camera and audio equipment on site at commercial shoots.
• Edited commercials to ensure message would be effectively conveyed and customer specifications were met.

Cedar Falls, Iowa

• Assisted in leading a team of students interested in video production.
• Produced videos for plays at UNI.
• Planned and completed promotional videos for local businesses.
• Shot and edited videos for a contest to promote and increase admission to the University of Northern Iowa.

Cedar Falls, Iowa

I assisted with the planning process of a promotional/informational video for the College of Education at the University of Northern Iowa.

Cedar Falls, IA

I conducted telephone interviews to collect information for research projects. I gathered patient information on studies involving gambling, general health and well being, addiction, and personality disorders.

Sioux City, Iowa

I began working at KTIV-TV as an intern. After I completed my internship, they offered me a part-time job. I did all the duties of a multimedia-journalist which meant I shot footage on-site, gathered interviews, wrote and voiced vo-sots and packages, and edited the videos.

Cedar Falls, Iowa

I cleaned the Rod Library at UNI to support myself while going to college.