Rita Shae Collins Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

-Authored and facilitated the execution of year-long communications plans-Built digital strategy and messaging for our organization’s supported ballot measure campaigns -Penned opinion editorials to influence policymakers and influential coalitions to support legislation-Co-lead the planning of three events with speaker/panelist California Governor Gavin Newsom-Managed a communications team, including employees, interns, and contractors-Secured funding through digital… Show more -Authored and facilitated the execution of year-long communications plans-Built digital strategy and messaging for our organization’s supported ballot measure campaigns -Penned opinion editorials to influence policymakers and influential coalitions to support legislation-Co-lead the planning of three events with speaker/panelist California Governor Gavin Newsom-Managed a communications team, including employees, interns, and contractors-Secured funding through digital campaigns and events-Developed the branding for and managed two multi-event racial equity-themed speaker series-Spearheaded and laid the groundwork for a future website redesign through developing a website content strategy and work plan-Helped secure media coverage in local and industry news publications Show less

- Developed and promoted the organization’s key messages through publications, videos, slide decks, social media, events, and campaigns- Created hashtags and developed digital campaigns that supported policy advocacy efforts - Wrote and distributed digital newsletters, press releases, and blog posts- Produced award-winning videos for digital campaigns- Managed social media accounts and employed tactics that increased engagement and followers- Provided graphic design… Show more - Developed and promoted the organization’s key messages through publications, videos, slide decks, social media, events, and campaigns- Created hashtags and developed digital campaigns that supported policy advocacy efforts - Wrote and distributed digital newsletters, press releases, and blog posts- Produced award-winning videos for digital campaigns- Managed social media accounts and employed tactics that increased engagement and followers- Provided graphic design direction for research reports- Designed eye-catching research reports- Hired and supervised graphic designers and interns Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Moderated the Everydayfeminism.com Facebook page-Utilized strategies to increase readership of popular posts and articles-Edited content on Facebook and the website when needed

Various Publications

Contributed articles on race, gender, and social issues for Ms. magazine, Ebony, Our Weekly newspaper, For Harriet, Racialicious, XO Jane, Blavity, and Brown Girl Bloggers.

Torrance, Ca

• Drafted, edited, and proofread press releases, and blog posts• Created editorial calendars for blogs and press releases• Pitched news story ideas to media contacts• Managed clients' social media accounts• Wrote content marketing campaigns

• Conducted interviews, fact-checked blog submissions, and published articles in the print and online editions of Ms. Magazine• Researched information for articles• Collaborated with public relations directors of numerous organizations, companies, and government offices• Worked with The Media Consortium to create a short film on pharmacy policies

Los Angeles

• Wrote feature and news stories on topics in politics, public health, discrimination cases, and current events• Interviewed professionals including CEO’s, politicians, organization leaders, and Olympic athletes• Attended press conferences and events for research and interviews• Worked with public relations directors of various organizations, companies, and public offices