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Niles, Mi, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Supporting national communications strategies• Building and executing public affairs activities for federal legislative and national policy efforts• Translating complicated policies into compelling and understandable messages

● Wrote and edited both internal and external communications to build support for executive objectives● Led strategy sessions to create and implement emerging communications and marketing strategies● Consulted on content creation process for a national logistics brand, marketing agencies, and small businesses● Handled sensitive and executive communications while establishing an ongoing voice for the brand

● Responsible for B2B and B2C marketing initiatives and communication improvements● Implemented strategic website and graphic design refinements across multiple brands● Spearheaded educational content curriculum alongside industry experts● Led team of freelance content creators to develop videos and articles

Louisville, Kentucky Area

● Wrote and edited thousands of stories for broadcast, as well as articles for websites and social media posts● Managed diverse team to complete daily projects with pristine quality● Flawlessly executed multiple tasks simultaneously within tight deadlines● Used project management skills to balance immediate tasks with long-term projectsWon: Edward R. Murrow Award for Outstanding Newscast

South Bend, Indiana Area

● Writing daily content for multiple platforms while proofing and editing articles by additional contributors● Strategically improving social media efforts to help increase audience reach by more than 100%● Point person for daily coverage decisions while liaising with government officials, community stakeholders, and PR professionals

Marion, Indiana

● Handled all aspects of production: pitching, filming, writing, editing, and finalizing content for broadcast● Responsible for planning, strategy, and evaluating pitches for a weekly “news magazine” program● Built ongoing relationships with community leaders, officials, and other stakeholders to promote local development

Marion, Indiana

• Report, edit and produce weekly stories highlighting local events and newsmakers• Assist with live broadcast events including debates, fundraising activities and sports events