Paul Morello Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

- Chief writer, storyteller for organization- Develop and execute public relations calendar, ensuring consistent messaging and year-round media coverage-Manage team of communicators, including full-time public relations specialist and interns- Serve as organization's primary media contact and spokesperson, including extensive experience with television, radio and print interviews, including crisis communications- Lead organizational media training and crisis communications training for Food Depository staff - Oversee the writing, production, design and distribution of the Food Depository's three quarterly publications, with a combined circulation of over 75,000 households- Create and edit video content that spotlights organizational impact through compelling stories- Craft internal and executive communications including speeches, talking points and briefs- Consistently secure meaningful media coverage on major outlets including ABC, CBS, WGN, NBC, Fox, WBBM Radio, WGN Radio and more-Promoted twice: from public relations coordinator to manager and from manager to senior manager

- Key member of WJBC news team that won Associated Press Outstanding News Operation Award in 2010 and 2011, and Best Spot News Coverage in 2012.- Enterprise, write and publish news stories, audio and video features for broadcast and on WJBC.com and social media, using Associated Press style guidelines- Produce, write and anchor news and sportscasts daily during afternoon drive- Establish and expand collaborative relationship with local media relations personnel at State Farm, Country Financial, Illinois State University, and local school districts - Orchestrate and provide onsite coverage of news events such as the 2010 General Election, 2011 Municipal Election, 2012 General Election, Blizzard of 2011 and local breaking news- Provide stories used statewide by the Illinois Radio Network and Metro News Service- Follow and report on various beats, including high-profile McLean County Court cases, Illinois State University Board of Trustees activities and Heartland Community College Board of Trustees activities- Schedule part time employees in the sports department, ensuring coverage of all events - Lead and execute search for news and sports intern candidates

Write and report on a variety of high school sports in the Bloomington-Normal area.

• Collaborate with Promotions Manager and on-site personnel to ensure smooth, successful execution of WBBM’s on location• Represented WBBM events including: Chicago Air & Water Show, Bearsradio pre-game shows, Amdur Art Fairs, City of Chicago Neighborhood Festivals and Noon Business Hour broadcasts • Manage team of interns; prioritize and assign tasks to maximize efficiency and guarantee a professional appearance• Assure WBBM and clients are competently represented on site

• Researched, wrote, recorded, and edited own WBBM radio demo• Wrote and facilitated recording of a public service announcement• Shadowed and interacted with Sports Director and morning anchors