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Atlanta, Ga, Us

- Assisted in management of earned media relationships, fostering strong connections with key media outlets and influencers.- Prepared quarterly reports detailing media relations activities and outcomes, providing valuable insights for strategic planning.- Conducted copy editing to ensure accuracy and consistency in all media materials.- Conducted daily media monitoring using TVEyes and MuckRack, staying informed of relevant news and trends.- Generated quarterly media reports… Show more - Assisted in management of earned media relationships, fostering strong connections with key media outlets and influencers.- Prepared quarterly reports detailing media relations activities and outcomes, providing valuable insights for strategic planning.- Conducted copy editing to ensure accuracy and consistency in all media materials.- Conducted daily media monitoring using TVEyes and MuckRack, staying informed of relevant news and trends.- Generated quarterly media reports with detailed analytics to assess performance and inform future strategies.- Monitored the university's ranking throughout the year, implementing strategies to maintain or improve its standing.- Crafted press releases and media advisories to disseminate key messages and promote university initiatives.- Reactively managed media requests for faculty experts, ensuring timely and accurate responses.- Acted as a backup media point of contact for event coverage, ensuring smooth communication with journalists.- Proactively pitched stories to the media, leveraging trending topics to enhance the university's visibility.- Assisted with outreach efforts for The Conversation, facilitating collaborations with media partners.- Served as a backup team member for crisis communication, providing support in managing and mitigating reputational challenges.-Assisted in editorial projects-Managed quarterly Media Relations reports for earned media, issues management and pitched story. Show less

South Fulton, Georgia, United States

- Contributed to the development of web content, enhancing online presence and engagement.- Cultivated and expanded contacts and relationships within the media industry, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.- Oversaw external communications with media outlets, ensuring consistent messaging and brand representation.- Fostered relationships within the city to effectively convey the company's narrative and objectives.- Directed the management of the South Fulton… Show more - Contributed to the development of web content, enhancing online presence and engagement.- Cultivated and expanded contacts and relationships within the media industry, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.- Oversaw external communications with media outlets, ensuring consistent messaging and brand representation.- Fostered relationships within the city to effectively convey the company's narrative and objectives.- Directed the management of the South Fulton Voice Newsletter, coordinating content creation and distribution.- Spearheaded efforts to promote and safeguard the company's reputation through the development and execution of comprehensive media and public relations strategies, aligning with brand goals and values. Show less

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Experience:- Directed and edited content for the newspaper on a weekly basis, ensuring consistency and quality across all sections.- Seamlessly transitioned between covering sports, crime, metro, and education topics, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in journalistic pursuits.- Skillfully laid out the weekly print publication, adhering to strict deadlines and production schedules.- Supervised an eight-person editorial staff and interns, fostering a collaborative and… Show more Experience:- Directed and edited content for the newspaper on a weekly basis, ensuring consistency and quality across all sections.- Seamlessly transitioned between covering sports, crime, metro, and education topics, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in journalistic pursuits.- Skillfully laid out the weekly print publication, adhering to strict deadlines and production schedules.- Supervised an eight-person editorial staff and interns, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.- Strategically assigned freelance stories throughout tenure, optimizing coverage and resource allocation.- Authored numerous stories to populate the newspaper, prioritizing content that bolstered the papers' footprint in a younger segment. Show less

Alexander City, Alabama, United States

- Managed and edited content for the sports sections of four newspapers within the organization, ensuring high-quality and engaging coverage.- Collaborated with local schools, including one Alabama Community College Conference school, and partnered with NASCAR to broaden coverage reach and relevance.- Spearheaded the creation of a new company sports Twitter account, generating over 40,000 impressions within a span of 26 days.- Achieved a notable increase in overall sports traffic… Show more - Managed and edited content for the sports sections of four newspapers within the organization, ensuring high-quality and engaging coverage.- Collaborated with local schools, including one Alabama Community College Conference school, and partnered with NASCAR to broaden coverage reach and relevance.- Spearheaded the creation of a new company sports Twitter account, generating over 40,000 impressions within a span of 26 days.- Achieved a notable increase in overall sports traffic, elevating year-over-year metrics by 39%, and unique views by 24%.- Supervised a dedicated sports staff, orchestrating coverage strategies and ensuring comprehensive reporting across the area.- Produced voice-overs and conducted live interviews for the company's YouTube channel, enriching multimedia content offerings and enhancing audience engagement. Show less

Dekalb

In this position I took responsibility for covering DeKalb County’s high school sports scene, game industry news and anime review news.

Mcdonough, Georiga

- Crafted numerous articles, roundups, and post-game stories for the newspaper, adhering to both loose and tight deadlines.- Oversaw management of multiple company social media accounts, ensuring consistent and engaging content.- Covered various sports teams within a large metro Atlanta county comprising 22 schools, providing comprehensive coverage to diverse audiences.- Contributed to NASCAR-related articles throughout the year, enhancing the newspaper's sports content.- Led a… Show more - Crafted numerous articles, roundups, and post-game stories for the newspaper, adhering to both loose and tight deadlines.- Oversaw management of multiple company social media accounts, ensuring consistent and engaging content.- Covered various sports teams within a large metro Atlanta county comprising 22 schools, providing comprehensive coverage to diverse audiences.- Contributed to NASCAR-related articles throughout the year, enhancing the newspaper's sports content.- Led a team of 7 freelancers, coordinating their efforts to meet project objectives effectively.- Played a pivotal role in driving significant social media growth for the sports department, achieving a remarkable 157% increase over a year.- Earned recognition as a Georgia Press Association Sports Coverage Award-winning journalist in 2017. Show less

Dekalb

In this position I opened a website writing reviews about anime for viewers’ continuing consumption. Exposing readers to new and different anime throughout a stream season as well as introducing new readers to old anime in a timely manner while balancing full-time Henry Herald responsibilities in a part time capacity.

Orangeburg, Sc

- Statistical Spotter & Pre-game Reporter: Provided valuable statistical insights during volleyball games, enhancing team performance analysis. As a pre-game reporter, effectively communicated key insights and updates to stakeholders.- Social Media Coordinator: Live-tweeted volleyball and soccer games throughout the season, engaging fans and promoting team events. Maintained an active online presence, contributing to increased audience interaction and brand visibility.- Game Day… Show more - Statistical Spotter & Pre-game Reporter: Provided valuable statistical insights during volleyball games, enhancing team performance analysis. As a pre-game reporter, effectively communicated key insights and updates to stakeholders.- Social Media Coordinator: Live-tweeted volleyball and soccer games throughout the season, engaging fans and promoting team events. Maintained an active online presence, contributing to increased audience interaction and brand visibility.- Game Day Management Assistant: Supported game day operations, including guest services and staff coordination. Ensured smooth execution of events by assisting with setup and logistical tasks. Show less