Gary Ruff Email & Phone Number

Newport, RI, US

Newport

Media relations, public relations and internal communications for one of the largest museum organizations in New England.

Newport, RI

In charge of local news coverage from October 2017-May 2019, directing reporters, photographers, copy editors and digital producers. Previously opinion editor, copy editor, page designer and writer of feature stories, musician interviews and monthly craft-beer columnist (Beer Chaser 2012-2017).

Newport, RI

Beer Chaser was my monthly labor of love for more than five years, during which time the number of commercial breweries in Rhode Island grew from three to nearly 20. I wrote profiles of several of them in addition to covering beer festivals and reviewing hundreds of beers from around the U.S. and the world. I also directed the photography and in latter.

Newport, RI

• Curated six Opinion pages per week, including syndicated copy and local submissions, with an eye toward political balance and interesting points of view. Edited and fact-checked carefully.
• Wrote editorials including election endorsements. Won Rhode Island Press Association first place for editorial writing in 2006.
• Engaged local letter writers, resulting in greater public participation in our marketplace of ideas.
• Participated in Editorial Board meetings with local and statewide candidates, social/political advocates and top officials including governors, U.S. senators and representatives, and state Supreme Court chief justice.
• Participated in televised candidate forums for local and state elective offices from 2004-2014.

Newport, RI

I was fortunate to have both the Newport Concert Series and the Newport Music Festival to write about. Interviews included Toots Hibbert, Ziggy Marley, George Thorogood, James Cotton, Allman Brothers drummer Jaimoe, Yes bassist Chris Squire and violinist David McCarroll of the Vienna Piano Trio.