Samuel Girven Email & Phone Number

Reported on a broad range of Adventist topics, including regional schisms, youth & young adult issues, campus issues, divisive rhetoric from church leaders at business meetings, events, and more.Developed long-form investigative and issues reporting projects.Wrote breaking news stories with clean copy on hour deadlines.Contributed to video productions and produced interactive reporting content for website.

Staff Writer for Adventist News Network (ANN).Reported and wrote on a wide variety of topics, including: the effects of the Ukrainian-Russian war on Adventist education, departmental events, business meetings, church policy, and church initiatives.Developed daily “Axios-style” report format for ANN that distills heavy business meetings into simple and quick daily recaps.Produced packages for weekly ANN broadcast.

Served as correspondent covering a range of captivating topics and events that resonated with readers and increased engagement.Adeptly reported on breaking news, events, and compelling stories on tight deadlines, reaching a print readership of 35,000 and 2,000 daily online readers.Demonstrated mastery in strategically utilizing social media, photography, and writing to produce online reporting that garnered recognition and awards.Featured as contributing reporter in national and… Show more Served as correspondent covering a range of captivating topics and events that resonated with readers and increased engagement.Adeptly reported on breaking news, events, and compelling stories on tight deadlines, reaching a print readership of 35,000 and 2,000 daily online readers.Demonstrated mastery in strategically utilizing social media, photography, and writing to produce online reporting that garnered recognition and awards.Featured as contributing reporter in national and worldwide Adventist publications. Show less

Used multimedia journalism to produce engaging content for Michigan Memo magazine and its online publication.Utilized social media, photography, and writing to create captivating stories and reports that resonated with readers and increased engagement.

Managed Michigan Memo layout and design.Spearheaded a modern and visually appealing redesign of the Michigan Memo that received positive feedback from readers.Led development and implementation of a seamless and user-friendly redesign of corporate website with over 1,500 daily users, collaborating with a web developer to showcase the organization’s mission and values.Contributed to high-quality print design projects and promotional materials, demonstrating a diverse skillset and… Show more Managed Michigan Memo layout and design.Spearheaded a modern and visually appealing redesign of the Michigan Memo that received positive feedback from readers.Led development and implementation of a seamless and user-friendly redesign of corporate website with over 1,500 daily users, collaborating with a web developer to showcase the organization’s mission and values.Contributed to high-quality print design projects and promotional materials, demonstrating a diverse skillset and dedication to producing compelling content. Show less

Grayling, Michigan, United States

Co-produced online cooking show with world-renowned chef at Camp Au Sable, overseeing production, on-air talent, and social media marketing.Managed relationships with church and local press and collaborated with executive producer on programming direction.Efficiently managed production of online cooking show, including distribution and website management.Oversaw production assistant and talent preparation, executed orderly wind down of operations.Delivered high-quality online… Show more Co-produced online cooking show with world-renowned chef at Camp Au Sable, overseeing production, on-air talent, and social media marketing.Managed relationships with church and local press and collaborated with executive producer on programming direction.Efficiently managed production of online cooking show, including distribution and website management.Oversaw production assistant and talent preparation, executed orderly wind down of operations.Delivered high-quality online cooking show, managing production and relationships with stakeholders. Show less

Cadillac, Michigan, United States

Managed press relations, social media channels, website, and community/inter-church relations.Developed and implemented marketing and press campaigns, building close relationships with church and local press.Served as de facto media director, responsible for audio/visual needs, event planning and execution, and coordinating the shift to digital worship services during the pandemic shutdown.Edited and managed monthly and weekly newsletters, ensuring timely and effective communication… Show more Managed press relations, social media channels, website, and community/inter-church relations.Developed and implemented marketing and press campaigns, building close relationships with church and local press.Served as de facto media director, responsible for audio/visual needs, event planning and execution, and coordinating the shift to digital worship services during the pandemic shutdown.Edited and managed monthly and weekly newsletters, ensuring timely and effective communication with the congregation.Consistently demonstrated strong organizational and leadership skills while serving as Associate Communication Director and Media Assistant for Cadillac Seventh-day Adventist Church. Show less

Cadillac, Michigan, United States

Developed new social media outlets and website. Facilitated community outreach through social media. Trained other staff members to manage website and process online orders.