Matthew Prensky Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Utilized Freedom of Information Act requests to develop original content, such as writing projects and op-eds, that were then published in national publications such as USA TODAY via media partnerships.
• Built out the institution’s ability to launch pre-litigation media campaigns to curb governmental abuses of power. Several of these initiatives received significant media coverage, which caused the government entity to.
• Collaborated with leaders in the litigation department to create a pipeline system for identifying situations that are of interest to the organization and determining whether a legal and/or media response is warranted.
• Launched and managed media outreach efforts, including writing, editing, and distributing press releases, statements, and advisories for the institution’s pre-litigation initiatives.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Helped develop rapid response capabilities for the organization to identify relevant situations and respond via press releases, statements, blogs, op-eds, media partnerships, and more.
• Managed media relations for part of the institution’s litigation activities, including writing, editing, and distributing press releases, statements, and advisories for the institution’s pre-litigation initiatives.
• Coordinated interviews between reporters and staff attorneys, including preparing talking points as needed.

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

• Built a drone photography business
• Accomplished photographer whose work has been published by various trade organizations, real estate companies, and travel publications
• Utilized industry-standard editing software to create photo and video products for clients and social media
• Scouted locations, including using weather and astrological information, to plan and execute photoshoots
• Facilitated general office operations by scheduling appointments, keeping books, and interacting with clients

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

• Researched, wrote, and published 50-plus investigative articles, many multi-part series, for example, a major corporation polluted North Carolina's largest river system, contaminating the drinking water of nearly.
• Utilized the highest standards of journalism to ensure accuracy and completeness of articles using Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) data, public databases, and extensive interviewing
• Accomplished team leader for projects such as an investigation into the re-segregation of New Hanover County Schools
• Excellent relationship building skills, with government representatives, community leaders, local first responders, business owners, and colleagues

Salisbury, Maryland, United States

• Researched, wrote, and had many statewide and national USA TODAY Network investigative articles published
• Excellent ability to build rapport with community leaders, for example, reporting on how the pandemic sparked a financial crisis in Maryland's volunteer fire service
• Knowledgeable on how to leverage social media sites frequently, to increase web traffic
• Analyzed and interpreted audience metrics

Salisbury, Maryland, United States

• Researched, wrote, and had many statewide and national USA TODAY Network investigative articles published
• Excellent ability to build rapport with community leaders, for example, reporting on how the pandemic sparked a financial crisis in Maryland's volunteer fire service
• Knowledgeable on how to leverage social media sites frequently, to increase web traffic
• Analyzed and interpreted audience metrics

Salisbury, Maryland, United States

• Researched, wrote, and had many statewide and national USA TODAY Network investigative articles published
• Excellent ability to build rapport with community leaders, for example, reporting on how the pandemic sparked a financial crisis in Maryland's volunteer fire service
• Knowledgeable on how to leverage social media sites frequently, to increase web traffic
• Analyzed and interpreted audience metrics

Greenville, North Carolina Area

Greenville, North Carolina Area

• Led and managed a 50-person editorial and reporting team
• Edited copy and recommended enhancements to articles for optimum readership
• Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in a dynamic environment within tight timelines
• Oversaw layout design and worked with production team members to complete daily and weekly content schedules
• Wrote concise and engaging news stories within tight deadlines
• Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research and interviews

Greenville, North Carolina Area

Greenville, North Carolina Area