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• Lead publicity for all NPR podcasts, including developing publicity campaigns for new show, host, and season announcements, for which I have earned coverage in the New York Times, Vulture, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker.
• Craft dynamic pitch letters and press releases used by company stakeholders to share our podcasts with listeners, external media, NPR employees, member stations, and donors
• Partner with Events, Internal Communications, Marketing, Editorial, and Talent Relations to create cohesive messaging and strategy for new shows and host announcements

Greater New York City Area

• Plan and execute strategic PR campaigns to secure national print, television, radio, podcast, and online coverage for authors to optimize exposure and book sales
• Develop multi-city author tours, including coordinating author travel and booking bookstore readings, festival appearances, local media, large venue events, and bulk sales opportunities
• Write persuasive and compelling press materials with targeted pitches that highlight relevant news hooks and/or comp titles when appropriate
• Collaborate with editorial, marketing, and sales departments to lead creative, efficient campaigns in a fast-paced environment
• Support authors and agents with consistent, compassionate communication about goals and logistics

Evanston, IL

-Wrote and copyedited promotional articles for library's annual report, website, and the local newspaper-Conducted and wrote four interviews per week for the "Readers of Evanston" series I started, which today has 580+ posts and is the library's most-viewed ad campaign-Managed office logistics, including entering data for tri-annual surveys and mailing.