Communications And Events Manager
Current— Create and execute overall communications plan for the organization— Manage all media relations: Write and distribute press releases; maintain media distribution list; coordinate interviews and accommodate image requests; track media coverage — Produce social media calendar; write and publish social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn); analyze results— Write monthly email newsletter and other email communications— Plan and execute Ohio River Paddlefest, the nation's… Show more — Create and execute overall communications plan for the organization— Manage all media relations: Write and distribute press releases; maintain media distribution list; coordinate interviews and accommodate image requests; track media coverage — Produce social media calendar; write and publish social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn); analyze results— Write monthly email newsletter and other email communications— Plan and execute Ohio River Paddlefest, the nation's largest paddling celebration with some 2,000 participants, including managing registration, rental boats, permits/contracts, equipment, logistics, performers, vendors, volunteers— Launched and managed a successful annual online auction— Create and edit content for the organization’s outdoor guide — Helped transition Ohio River Paddlefest, a large community-building and fundraising event, to a successful virtual “Paddle for a Purpose” for 2020. Planned and executed a media release and Facebook campaign to promote the new event Show less