Rich Forestano Email & Phone Number

Mineola, Ny, Us

Melville, Ny

• Managed an in-house creative team, delivering and writing integrated brand marketing campaigns across print, email, web, linear TV and OTT platforms• Managed the Faces of Long Island initiative, overseeing 20 writers while creating social-first content and producing short human interest videos on local residents• Developed multi-pronged marketing strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance visibility and engagement• Executed paid social media campaigns while… Show more • Managed an in-house creative team, delivering and writing integrated brand marketing campaigns across print, email, web, linear TV and OTT platforms• Managed the Faces of Long Island initiative, overseeing 20 writers while creating social-first content and producing short human interest videos on local residents• Developed multi-pronged marketing strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance visibility and engagement• Executed paid social media campaigns while leveraging strategic planning to enhance creative and copywriting skills• Awarded two NY Emmys for investigative promotions Show less

Mineola, Ny

• Covered spot and breaking news for the Long Island desk, demonstrating a strong ability to work under tight deadlines while delivering accurate and engaging content.

Mineola, Ny

• Managed daily operations and oversaw page designers, editors, and a team of freelancers for 18 community newspapers (print and digital) in Nassau County.• Wrote articles covering local government, education, crime, business, sports, arts, and entertainment.• Named managing editor in 2014 and received five journalism awards, including a first-place win from the New York Press Association.

Port Washington

• Covered daily local news, contributing articles, videos, and photography to enhance community engagement.

• Contributed to running commentary on the New York sports scene through blogging and radio spots.

• Covered and blogged about the New York Jets for SNY's The Jets Blog.

• Compiled a two-minute video package on Crime in Hempstead and did video interviews with citizens on Super Tuesday. Reported on the Presidential Debate from the debate site.

• Reported on NFL Draft , Hofstra Golf and a Breast Cancer Volleyball tournament in 2006.• Men’s Soccer correspondent 11/07. • Women’s Soccer beat writer in 05/06-10/07.• Covered 2008 High School Basketball playoffs.

• Covered the New York Jets, including practice access, game coverage, and interviews.• Conducted guest appearances on various radio shows and contributed to online sports platforms.

Did various radio spots and interviews with WGBB (SRNY) discussing and analyzing Jets football as a guest speaker from JetsInsider.com during the 2008-2009 season.

• Assisted in editing and design process while covering Public Safety for magazine. Canvassed various businesses and organizations to advertise in the magazine.

• Started out in the warehouse doing inventory and basic stocking and sorting. Moved onto data entry and project management in the office during the summer of 2005 and became a recruiter from 2006-2008.

Ba, Journalism

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