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Norfolk, Va, Us

Norfolk, Va, Us

- Write brand journalism-style articles detailing the products and people behind RTX for its customers and the general public- Coordinate social media strategies to maximize the reach of viewership and increase the scale of outreach to advertise RTX content- Identify and craft engaging stories that highlight RTX's achievements milestones and the impact it makes in the defense and aerospace industries.- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, design and public relations, to align messaging and support overall marketing objectives in an enterprise manner.- Ensure all content aligns with RTX's brand guidelines, tone and messaging to maintain a consistent and cohesive brand image across platforms- Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and competitive landscapes to inform RTX's content strategy and create relevant, timely content.- Conduct interviews with key stakeholders, employees and industry experts to gather insights for compelling content.

Hampton, Va

• Write and publish products (articles, social media posts, visual content) on various topics, stories, and people at NASA Langley Research Center for internal and external audiences.• Develop communications plans to reach stakeholders in the education and private sectors through articles and social media.• Cover onsite and offsite events for Langley Research Center's Office of STEM Engagement.• Edit written and visual content for clarity and conciseness.• Assist external local, national, and international media outlets in covering topics and missions relevant to Langley Research Center.• Coordinate with fellow public affairs officers on coverage of Langley Research Center missions and programs.

Newport News, Va

As production editor:• Organize, design and manage five hyperlocal weekly community news sections (Town Square), from story placement to photo selection to data entry to typesetting, as well as supervise and train co-workers on production of the Town Square sections• Edit stories for factual information and grammatical correctness from staff and freelance writers• Ensure stories get online and manage social media accountsAs reporter:• Covered Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex counties and other localities in the Daily Press readership area in print and online• Wrote about a wide range of stories – from general assignment, public safety, education, politics, breaking news, sports, military, crime, courts, traffic, education, health, religion, business and human-interest features• Posted and edited stories for dailypress.com (from early-morning updates to late-night breaking news)• Helped manage Daily Press social media accounts (three Facebook pages and two Twitter accounts)• Sent out text alerts to Daily Press mobile subscribersAs copy editor, page designer: • Handled extensive copy editing tasks: writing headlines, cutlines and summaries for stories; edit and proofread stories using Associated Press style• Helped choose stories for print from local reporters and national wire services like the AP, MCT and Reuters• Crafted relevant SEO headlines for best results on web searches and optimal hits on stories

Master Of Arts - Ma, Communication And Media Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters

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