Jana Zschoche Email & Phone Number

Lead Public Theater press contact for mainstage productions, including the world premiere musicals Hell's Kitchen and The Harder They Come, the revival of A Raisin in the Sun, and new play Sally & Tom; Free Shakespeare in the Park, including 2023’s Hamlet; the annual Public Theater Gala in Central Park; and The Public’s artistic programs, including Mobile Unit, Public Works, and more. Additionally manage The Public's archives and chair the Public Theater history subcommittee.

• Served as lead press contact for mainstage productions, including the world premiere musical Suffs, Public commission The Vagrant Trilogy, and the Public Works adaptation of As You Like It; the annual Public Theater Gala in Central Park raising $2.2M; and The Public’s artistic programs, including the Mobile Unit, Public Works, Under the Radar Festival, and more.• Collaborated with Director of PR on mainstage shows, including 60th Anniversary of Free Shakespeare in the Park and the world premiere musical The Visitor; worked closely with PR team to provide support on all productions and institutional campaigns, including Richard III, Fat Ham, and The Chinese Lady.• Strategically pitched and secured coverage in local, national, and international outlets for stories focused on new mainstage productions, free and low-cost theater, and community and civic engagement programs.• Oversaw ticketing process for 200+ press attendees for 15+ shows per season, opening night preparation, and awards season. • Developed and maintained robust, diverse, and tailored press lists; strategized on outreach and evolving press policies; worked closely with marketing and social media teams to develop messaging and strategy. • Composed frequent press releases and other press materials, including 2022-23 Season Announcement; proofed all press materials, Playbills, and marketing materials.• Coordinated opening nights, press performances, photo calls, and b-roll shoots; managed PR budgets, invoices, vendors, and contracts. • Managed online press room, production histories, and physical and digital archives containing 60+ years of Public Theater history.

• Served as press contact for The Public’s artistic programs, including the Mobile Unit (The Tempest, Measure for Measure, Summer of Joy), Under the Radar Festival, Public Forum, Public Shakespeare Initiative, Emerging Writers Group, Public Studio, and Watch Me Work. Additionally served as press lead on select mainstage and digital productions, such as Mojada, A Thousand Ways, and shadow/land.• Supported Director of PR and team on all mainstage shows, Free Shakespeare in the Park, digital productions, and institutional campaigns. Assisted on shows including Merry Wives, Much Ado About Nothing, and Public Works' Hercules at The Delacorte; For Colored Girls..., Coal Country, Soft Power, and A Bright Room Called Day at The Public; digital premieres of What Do We Need to Talk About? and The Line; and the 2021 reopening of Free Shakespeare in the Park. • Created and executed media plans; pitched coverage, scheduled interviews, and secured press in local, national, and international outlets.• Managed ticketing process for 200+ press attendees for 15+ shows per season, opening night invitations, and house seats.• Composed frequent press releases and other press materials; proofed all press materials, Playbills, and marketing materials.• Developed and maintained robust and diverse press lists; tracked press coverage, distributed to key stakeholders, and created reports.• Coordinated opening nights, press performances, photo calls, and b-roll shoots; served as press representative at annual gala, awards events, interviews, and photoshoots.• Responded to general media and archival requests; updated press room; managed physical and digital archives containing 60+ years of Public Theater history.

• Supported press team on mainstage productions, Free Shakespeare in the Park, and institutional programs. Shows included Public Works' Twelfth Night, Othello, Girl From the North Country, Sea Wall/A Life, White Noise, Ain't No Mo', and Mother of the Maid.• Scheduled tickets for 200+ critics, media contacts, nominators, and voters per show; processed opening night RSVPs and house seat orders.• Monitored and distributed press coverage; responded to high volume of press requests; and maintained press lists in Cision and researched new contacts to expand outreach.• Prepared press materials, including press releases, media alerts, memos, press invitations, and tip and face sheets; proofed all press releases, other press and marketing materials, and Playbills.• Assisted press team at opening nights, gala, awards events, interviews, press performances, photo calls, and b-roll filming.• Researched and created comprehensive theater production history covering 60+ years.

Washington D.C. Metro Area & New York, Ny

• Offer photography services, specializing in portrait, headshot, and lifestyle photography. • Work with clients to plan and hold custom, comfortable photoshoots and produce a package of lasting, personal images.• Curate portfolio, publicize business via social media, and maintain a photography and personal blog.

Freestyle Love Supreme's 2019 Off-Broadway run at Greenwich House Theater• Tracked and compiled press coverage, reviews, and social media reports. • Prepared and edited Playbill, press releases, media alerts, and tip/face sheets.• Assisted with opening night, including handling set-up, managing photo line, and coordinating step and repeat photos with Freestyle Love Supreme cast, creative team, and celebrity guests.

New York, Ny

Interned at Picador, an imprint of Macmillan• Researched media outlets and social media influencers for publicity pitches and marketing outreach; maintained, updated, and organized contacts in database.• Tracked media coverage of imprint titles and created press reports.• Sent review copies, galleys, and press materials for press coverage, reviews, and book events.• Submitted books for awards consideration. • Created content for Picador social media and coordinated Instagram giveaways on Picador's account and with influencers; helped increase Picador’s Instagram following by approximately 30 percent.• Read manuscripts and provided feedback for publisher and editors.

New York, Ny

• Created and edited press releases, media alerts, and press lists. • Tracked industry news, grosses coverage, and social media. Gave staff presentations on trends in the industry and communications.• Created program press reports based on media coverage, outlet data, and ad value.• Maintained League press lists, as well as the Broadway season's show information and press agent list. • Part of a three-person communications team on the Jimmy Awards/NHSMTA event and program; helped with event planning, coordinated press coverage, assisted with red carpet, and staffed interviews with the New York Times, NPR, and the Today Show. Provided additional assistance with event planning and press coordination for Viva Broadway and staffing for Stars in the Alley.

New York, New York

• Compiled daily clippings and monitored press coverage for 20+ clients.• Edited, prepared, and sent press releases, media alerts, tip sheets, and invitations.• Assisted press agents at opening nights, press events, and Tony Awards events.• Completed research, built media lists for outreach, and created social media reports for major productions.• General administrative tasks, such as answering phones in a busy office, handling mailings and deliveries, and updating company website.

New York, Ny

• Compiled daily morning clips and press breaks, completed research, and created media lists.• Drafted and edited press materials and prepared press kits. • Assisted publicists at press events, including the Drama Desk Awards, opening nights, and press previews. • Updated company Twitter account and blog.

New York, Ny

• Served as a tutor for students ranging from elementary to high school level. Subjects included English reading and writing, history, math, and science.• Worked as a long-term tutor for a middle school student (2014-2016):- Tutored student in English, history, science, math, and French to complete schoolwork and improve knowledge of content.- Assisting student with strengthening written skills, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and study and organization skills. - Supervised and accompanied student home from school multiple times a week.

Fairfax, Va

• Assisted customers in store and over the phone to facilitate the selection-making process, locate products, and answer questions. • Completed stocking, inventory, and maintenance tasks in a large, busy store.• Fulfilled DSW standards and values by providing a high level of customer service and collaborating with the sales team.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Media, Culture, And Communication

Activities and Societies: PRSSA at NYU, Women in Communication, Communications Club Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human.

High School

Activities and Societies: Copy, photo, and features editor, writer, and photographer for school newspaper, a NSPA Pacemaker finalist.