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Founded and steered Fahey Communications to become a thriving Boston-based PR firm within two years, leveraging 15 years of news executive experience. Championed diverse PR campaigns for clients ranging from luxury brands to grassroots nonprofits, securing placements in prominent national news outlets. Managed media relations single-handedly for a high-profile West Virginia Congressional campaign, securing widespread coverage across ABC News, NBC News, CBS News, MSNBC, People, Washington Post, and the AP. Led crisis communications for several brands, while building trust and reputation. Spearheaded all media strategies for two high-profile political campaigns, including launching a Presidential campaign and a marquee Congressional campaign.

San Francisco, California, Us

Spearheaded all major media and news campaigns across the US and internationally, resulting in significant brand visibility for clients ranging from startups to established companies approaching IPO. Managed and executed daily media pitches that resulted in placements in prominent news outlets, including ABC News, FOX News, Good Morning America, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, and CBS News. Led high-profile campaigns, including Kyverna Therapeutics' Stiff Person Syndrome initiative, working directly with Celine Dion's personal doctor to secure national media coverage. Secured Good Morning America coverage for a blood cancer test developed by Personalis, a Bay Area-based biotechclient, significantly increasing their market visibility.Managed and executed over 500 successful media campaigns, leading to significant brand visibility and positive ROI. Oversaw daily media pitches that resulted in placements in top-tier media outlets, including ABC News, NBC News, CBS News, CNN. Washington Post, Boston Globe, and local news affiliates across America. Developed and implemented media training programs, coaching over dozens of corporate leaders, celebrities, and politicians, enhancing their media interaction capabilities.

Served as the primary point of contact for all media inquiries, maintaining strong relationships with journalists, reporters, and media outlets. Developed and implemented comprehensive media strategies, effectively conveying the candidate's message and policy positions to the public. Wrote, edited, and distributed accurate and compelling press releases, media advisories, and other written materials to engage the media and shape public perception. Crafted press statements, speeches, and talking points for the candidate, ensuring consistent and strategic messaging across all platforms. Prepared the candidate for media interviews, press conferences, and public appearances, providing media training and guidance for effective communication. Organized and coordinated press events, including press conferences, rallies, and media tours, ensuring smooth logistics and maximum media coverage. Served as an official spokesperson for the campaign when necessary, delivering key messages and representing the candidate's positions accurately and professionally.

Boston, Ma, Us

Senior Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Journalism and Communications. Specializing in two courses: Broadcast News Producing, a class that focuses on the inner workings of newsrooms and newscast production; and Suffolk U News, a capstone class that is a real-life simulation of a newsroom, where students produce weekly stories and newscasts that are broadcast over the Boston Neighborhood Network for residents of the city of Boston.

Baltimore, Us

Managed the station's news operations, setting budgets, establishing goals and directing the staff that produced 50+ hours of local news weekly. Responsible for initiating and managing growing content delivery on multiple platforms. Worked closely with local and corporate management to establish News content, philosophy and direction. Recruited, hired and negotiated contracts for news department personnel.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Dayside Executive Producer, 2017-2020Managed all dayside newscasts. Responsible for overseeing four hours of live newscasts, including editorial and content decisions. Newsroom leader for breaking news and continuing coverage. Morning Executive Producer, 2016-2017Launched 5-and-a-half-hour morning show, seeing marked ratings growth in target areas. Worked closely with our sister station in Miami to integrate changes into content planning and editorial strategy. Mentored producers and reporters to help grow on-air products. Weekend Executive Producer, 2014-2016Led newsroom in breaking news situations on weekends. Worked together with reporters, producers, writers, and directors crafting dynamic newscasts. Managed production assistant department, handling all hiring, scheduling, and reviews.Awards:New England Emmy Awards Outstanding Morning Newscast (2021) - Spot News Coverage (2019, 2020) – Outstanding Newscast (2015) Edward R. Murrow Regional AwardContinuing Coverage (2015)

Oversaw and managed seven hours of live morning news content. Led newsroom in all breaking news situations, placing a strong emphasis on live coverage. Developed and implemented a branding strategy, overhauling newscast formats. Managed a staff of producers, writers, anchors and reporters. Saw significant ratings growth in targeted hours. Responsible for the entire hiring process of producers and writers and the schedules and reviews for morning employees.

Us

Executive Prodcuer: January 2013 - December 2013Managed and supervised all evening newscasts. Led newsroom coverage in breaking news situations. In charge of branding and graphic development throughout the station. Responsible for scheduling and reviews of all producers. 11pm Producer: November 2011 - January 2013Produced, edited and executed our nightly 30-minute 11pm newscast. Saw large gains in ratings, despite NBC’s performance in prime time. Overhauled branding and content within the newscast, focusing on fresh, new stories. Managed a staff of writers, reporters and photographers.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

Responsible for all elements of a 2-hour live newscast. Managed a staff of editors, reporters and anchors. Coordinated live shots, satellite feeds and field reporters. Saw a 21-ratings point net gain in Nielsen Ratings and growth to one of the highest-rated morning shows in the nation.

Watertown, Ma, Us