Marina Gephart Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Wa, Us

- Develops and implements integrated earned media plans for advocacy efforts, in collaboration with Communications Director- Works to identify earned media opportunities that promote organizational priorities- Proactively pitches stories to appropriate print, broadcast, and electronic media outlets in assigned states- Writes press releases, media advisories, testimony, talking points, blog posts, and other materials- Writes and seeks placements of op-eds and letters to the editor- Builds press lists and manages press databases of national, regional, and state reporters- Responds promptly to breaking news events- Collaborates with volunteers, storytellers, and staff to identify appropriate subject-matter experts and personal stories- Writes materials for newsletters, magazines, and other owned publications- Ensures materials are timely and accurate, with a consistent tone and message- Oversees the development of pad media plans, as needed, and provides recommendations on the department's budgetary investments in state/ advocacy campaign efforts

Vancouver, Washington, United States

All responsibilities of previous position "Social Media Specialist," plus:- Brand story drafting and strategy alongside CEO for website, social, media coverage, and/or other relevant use- Purchasing print and digital ad space, and designing these ads- Representing Prestige Cos. and movie industry at large in local media interviews, including The Columbian, PBS, KGW, Pamplin Media, and more- Maintaining active membership in industry trade group NATO (National Association of Theater Owners), including communication of industry trends to Prestige Cos. C-suite and cinema managementLobbying local, state, and federal legislators on important industry topics *Most significant: successful lobbying of all representatives in the passing of the Shuttered Venues and Operators Grant program (SVOG) which granted $16 billion to shuttered venues. Without this grant program, our movie theaters would have closed permanently.- Attending annual CinemaCon convention and trade show: attending meetings with key cohorts and movie studio reps, attend studio presentations on upcoming product and industry outlook/ trends, etc.- Managing cinema leadership and operations, including leading quarterly meetings between cinema management and Prestige Theatres' C-suite

Vancouver, Wa

- Managing cinema social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, Google Business- Goal-setting for social accounts and reporting on relevant KPIs to CEO and team- Producing and editing bi-monthly video ad shows to screen before movies play at cinemas- Graphic designing for cinemas and on behalf of small businesses that would like to advertise in our ad shows (complimentary)

Vancouver, Wa

One of five team members involved in the digital promotions of a then-new VR game via Emortal Sports Inc. • Planned media and assets• Analyzed relevant social media accounts via a formal comparative analysis• Strategized successful social media branding/ SEO efforts