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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Comms professional previously managing UK Government soft power interests in the US. In this role, I defined how best to amplify UK strengths across the arts, culture, and sports, with the objective to influence positive US public perception of a modern United Kingdom. I oversaw external relations, communications campaigns, and event production for Public Diplomacy programming involving the British Ambassador to the US. This included securing grants, authoring speech, working with the… Show more Comms professional previously managing UK Government soft power interests in the US. In this role, I defined how best to amplify UK strengths across the arts, culture, and sports, with the objective to influence positive US public perception of a modern United Kingdom. I oversaw external relations, communications campaigns, and event production for Public Diplomacy programming involving the British Ambassador to the US. This included securing grants, authoring speech, working with the press, talent procurement, measuring analytics, and collaborating on digital media. Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

- Oversaw media relations for Freedom House, drafting press releases, developing a press database, and drafting press plans for original foreign policy reports. Our team built upon key themes and messaging from our reporting on democracy and make them relatable to journalists. - My work resulted in press pickup from major outlets such as the Associated Press, Reuters, BBC, and POLITICO. - I also managed the Press team interns, assisting in the hiring, day-to-day management, objective… Show more - Oversaw media relations for Freedom House, drafting press releases, developing a press database, and drafting press plans for original foreign policy reports. Our team built upon key themes and messaging from our reporting on democracy and make them relatable to journalists. - My work resulted in press pickup from major outlets such as the Associated Press, Reuters, BBC, and POLITICO. - I also managed the Press team interns, assisting in the hiring, day-to-day management, objective and KPI setting, and performance reviews of interns. Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

- Lead media relations, working with journalists, publishers, and media partners to expand Truman’s reach within the national security and foreign policy community.- Draft and implement strategic communications planning for Truman Center fellows on topics involving immigration, climate security, and city & state diplomacy. I've hosted press briefings, placed Truman experts on popular podcasts, and managed our digital campaigns in coordination with the director of communications. -… Show more - Lead media relations, working with journalists, publishers, and media partners to expand Truman’s reach within the national security and foreign policy community.- Draft and implement strategic communications planning for Truman Center fellows on topics involving immigration, climate security, and city & state diplomacy. I've hosted press briefings, placed Truman experts on popular podcasts, and managed our digital campaigns in coordination with the director of communications. - Pitched, secured, and managed Truman's media partnerships for TruCon, HQ's annual conference, ensuring positive relations, conducting outreach, drafting statements, and planning a live podcast on Truman-stage. - Produced events on “Women in Space” and “Communicating the Climate Crisis,” which included writing and pitching marketing plans to secure speakers from Netflix, the White House, Virgin Galactic, Global Space Ventures, and the Atlantic. Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

- Lead media relations, working with journalists, publishers, and media partners to expand Truman’s reach within the national security and foreign policy community.- Write and manage internal communications between HQ and Truman membership. - Pitch and place opinion pieces from our membership of national security, diplomacy, defense, political, and legal experts. - Edit opinion pieces and articles as part of a new Truman effort to enhance the member-led blog. - Acted as deputy… Show more - Lead media relations, working with journalists, publishers, and media partners to expand Truman’s reach within the national security and foreign policy community.- Write and manage internal communications between HQ and Truman membership. - Pitch and place opinion pieces from our membership of national security, diplomacy, defense, political, and legal experts. - Edit opinion pieces and articles as part of a new Truman effort to enhance the member-led blog. - Acted as deputy to the director of communications, leading our department through crises such as the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and threats to the Truman brand. Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

- Created the social media press kit for the firm’s upcoming campaign on behalf of AAFA- Designed and produced communications graphics, showcasing the movement on behalf of fisherman with AAFA- Curated reporter lists on Meltwater, conducted PR outreach, and pitched to beat journalists in sustainably-sourced seafood & the ocean economy

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Assisted the Press Secretary on client management and consulting. This included press pitching, social media writing, graphic design, and outreach.

- Coordinated and assisted with the production of eight Ocean Solutions Summits on topics such as pollution, deep seabed mining, impact investing, and underwater filmmaking - Assisted the chief of staff and PR director with speech writing, marketing, partnerships, and external stakeholder relations- Liaised between the internal marketing team and the 2020 Ocean Solutions Accelerator Program, working alongside our high-level speakers, & entrepreneurs

- Successfully produced and coordinated nine Conservation panels with executives from Conservation International, National Geographic, Heidrick and Struggles, the Pride Lion Alliance, and Great Plains Conservation- Assisted with social media content creation and engagement during the event- Managed the Floor during the event

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

Seattle, Wa

San Francisco, California

San Francisco Bay Area

Master'S Degree, Strategic Public Relations

Bachelor’S Degree, European Studies/Civilization

Bachelor’S Degree, Cinema And Media Studies

Education record

Education record