Megan Tinkel Email & Phone Number

Huntington, Indiana, United States

In March 2024, I was honored to receive a promotion to Associate Lead Marketing Specialist while continuing to spearhead the success of OSV's fundraising and consulting products for Catholic parishes and dioceses. In this expanded role, I not only oversee the same product lines but also coordinate house ad placements in our company's magazines, "The Priest" and "The Deacon," to bolster internal marketing strategies. Leveraging my expertise in crafting and executing integrated campaigns, I remain dedicated to amplifying brand awareness and driving product expansion through meticulous market research. My commitment to data-driven strategies and staying ahead of market trends continues to be instrumental in delivering impactful marketing campaigns, establishing our brand as a thought leader, and identifying opportunities for ongoing product innovation.

Huntington, Indiana, United States

In March 2022, I embraced an exciting opportunity to further my career journey within OSV, shifting my focus towards advancing the success of the company's fundraising and consulting products tailored for Catholic parishes and dioceses. Drawing upon my expertise in crafting and executing integrated campaigns, I am committed to amplifying brand awareness and facilitating product expansion through thorough market research. My unwavering dedication to employing data-driven strategies and remaining abreast of market trends has been pivotal in consistently delivering impactful marketing campaigns. This steadfast approach has not only established our brand as a thought leader but has also enabled us to pinpoint avenues for ongoing product innovation.

Huntington, Indiana, United States

In March 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, I seamlessly transitioned to remote work while continuing to lead the success of preK-8th grade school and parish Catholic faith formation products through strategic marketing initiatives.

Huntington, Indiana, United States

As the Senior Marketing Communications Specialist at Our Sunday Visitor, I spearheaded the success of preK-8th grade school and parish Catholic faith formation products through strategic marketing initiatives. My forte resided in devising and implementing integrated campaigns, enhancing brand visibility, and fostering product growth. My commitment to data-driven approaches and staying attuned to market dynamics played a pivotal role in consistently yielding impactful marketing endeavors, positioning our brand as a trailblazer, and pinpointing opportunities for product advancement.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

As the Director of Communications at the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health, I engineered a transformative communication strategy. My role included serving as the public relations representative, HIPAA Privacy Officer, and Crisis & Communications Expert. I successfully tripled the HIV testing rate and orchestrated large public health outreach campaigns. My responsibilities ranged from managing media relations, developing communication strategies, and coordinating educational events to overseeing publications and leading a dedicated team.Accomplishments:• Developed & implemented new communication strategy and tripled the rate of individuals in Allen County who voluntarily chose to be tested for HIV on National Day of HIV Testing in 2015.• Developed, produced, and created an educational video series on the drug crisis, substance use disorder, and the community and state's response (see link below). • Successfully managed and assisted in coordinating large public health outreach campaigns in 2015 ($147,000 respiratory health campaign), 2016 ($50,000 teen vaccine campaign), and 2017 ($40,000 teen vaccine campaign).

Fort Wayne, Indiana

During my tenure as a Multimedia Journalist at WANE-TV, I excelled in delivering impactful news coverage through versatile content production. My responsibilities included thorough research, dynamic interviewing, and storytelling across multiple platforms. Thriving in fast-paced newsroom environments, I showcased adaptability, time management, and collaboration skills. My dedication to precision and quality earned me the "Employee of the Month" award, recognizing my outstanding contributions to the news team.

Terre Haute, Indiana Area

As a TV News Reporter at NBC 2/FOX 38, I demonstrated excellence in delivering compelling news coverage. My role involved in-depth research, dynamic interviewing, and multi-platform reporting. Recognized for outstanding performance, I received the "Employee of the Month" award. I consistently met tight deadlines with precision, showcasing effective time management and attention to detail. My diverse skill set contributed to compelling storytelling that resonated across various platforms.

Muncie, Indiana Area

I maintained the NewsLink Indiana website. I primarily worked with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Flash, Quicktime, Word Press, and iNEWS. I also anchored on Monday evenings.

Muncie, Indiana Area

I reported on many top stories that interested faculty, staff, and students on Ball State's campus. NewsWatch is an Emmy winning student produced nightly newscast. I also anchored the news for NewsWatch.

Muncie, Indiana Area

I gathered news from Ball State's campus. I reported on many top stories. I also assisted producers in writing readers and other tasks.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

I am an intern for Indiana's NewsCenter in Fort Wayne this summer. I work closely with reporters, producers, and photographers. I write scripts, report on stories, shoot video, edit video, and post stories to the web as well as do other tasks around the newsroom. I am learning how to use ENPS and Edius.

Muncie, Indiana Area

For school credit at Ball State University, I was a multimedia journalist for NewsLink Indiana. I reported, shot video, edited video, wrote web stories, as well as produced for our shows. I was taught how to use iNews and Avid Newscutter.

Ba, Telecommunications - News

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Omega, Emmy award winning newscast NewsWatch, RTDNA

Academic Honors Diploma

Activities and Societies: HNHS Today (school news program), Nat'l Honors Society, HNHS Bowling Team (Varsity 2003-2006), HNHS Marching.