I started my career as a radio reporter in New York City, the world’s biggest mediamarket. Working in newsrooms, in the field and on the air, I came to understand whysome stories get coverage and others don’t. I understand how reporters and editors think- because I was one.When I moved from news to PR, I again learned from the best in the business, at storiedagencies and Fortune 500 companies working on a local, national and global scale.Over that time, I have built… Show more I started my career as a radio reporter in New York City, the world’s biggest mediamarket. Working in newsrooms, in the field and on the air, I came to understand whysome stories get coverage and others don’t. I understand how reporters and editors think- because I was one.When I moved from news to PR, I again learned from the best in the business, at storiedagencies and Fortune 500 companies working on a local, national and global scale.Over that time, I have built relationships with newsroom decision makers built on factualaccuracy, trust and honesty.Now I use those skills and experience to get news coverage for clients who want to makea lasting impact with the audiences they serve.Who do you want to reach? Show less

Founding VP for in-house PR practice at Long Island-based marketing and branding firm. Developing new business, hands-on client service. Pitching and placing stories across all forms of media. Reputation-building, thought leadership and crisis management communications. Help manage social media content for clients. Writer, strategizer, ROI-maker. https://www.austinwilliams.com/people/jody-fisher/

- Working directly with C-suite, leading national communications strategy to enhance thought leadership and business development opportunities through earned and owned publicity; increased positive media exposure 15% in one year and built new media relationships- Editor of weekly Constructive Thinking blog (http://blog.usa.skanska.com) and quarterly Coast to Coast Magazine- Leading digital and social media strategy across owned platforms; developed measurement platform and increased… Show more - Working directly with C-suite, leading national communications strategy to enhance thought leadership and business development opportunities through earned and owned publicity; increased positive media exposure 15% in one year and built new media relationships- Editor of weekly Constructive Thinking blog (http://blog.usa.skanska.com) and quarterly Coast to Coast Magazine- Leading digital and social media strategy across owned platforms; developed measurement platform and increased audience 10% in one year Show less

- Leading US PR team and overseeing publicity for all consumer and business product lines; increased positive monthly media coverage from 75% to 92% in six months- Managing external PR consultants and annual department budget of $2m

- Member of senior leadership team, directly managing accounts in excess of $15k/month and developing new business opportunities- Overseeing business operations and vendor contracts, enhancing operations and delivering measurable results to clients

- Senior member of firm’s City Practice, providing strategic counsel for premier clients including New York Post & Wall Street Journal, Silverstein Properties, Friends of the High Line, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, AT&T and working across varied sectors including energy, real estate development & construction, military, non-profit and tech- Leading communications campaign to win bid to bring Space Shuttle Enterprise to New York City; managing the Shuttle’s historic journey to the Intrepid… Show more - Senior member of firm’s City Practice, providing strategic counsel for premier clients including New York Post & Wall Street Journal, Silverstein Properties, Friends of the High Line, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, AT&T and working across varied sectors including energy, real estate development & construction, military, non-profit and tech- Leading communications campaign to win bid to bring Space Shuttle Enterprise to New York City; managing the Shuttle’s historic journey to the Intrepid Museum and its successful opening to the public Show less

- Providing PR counsel to CEO and executive team and working across business units to drive positive public perception of company, including in financial markets- Leading communications & media strategy for acquisition by National Grid plc- Coordinating national media calls for quarterly earnings reports- Crisis response to emergencies and incidents

• Led university-wide media relations department to create and execute strategy for positive media coverage.• Coordinated messaging with offices of development, alumni relations, provost and athletics during critical $100 million capital campaign fundraising effort.• Direct advisor to University President, Board of Trustees.

- On-air news reporter and anchor, delivering stories of daily import to listening audience- Utilizing investigative techniques to connect with interview subjects, verifying facts and reporting in clear, concise manner- Attention to detail- Supporting national networks with resources as needed.