Communications Assistant
East Lansing, Michigan, Us
• Wrote press releases, analyses, and op-eds for a diverse range of progressive clients that have been published to newspapers, picked up by news stations, and talked about on radio shows across Michigan.• Produced 20+ creative graphic designs per week of infographics, social media posts, and social media re-branding for more than 15 consistent clients.• Supported Communications Strategists on media pitch calls, calling between 5-50 news stations, newspapers, reporters, and talk show hosts to pitch media stories and press conferences.• Collaborated with team members on re-branding ideas, designs, and business messages for clients.• Copy edited and content edited proposals, press releases, social media posts, news releases, and more before approving their release.• Partnered with company leadership to develop and implement analyses and proposals of our clients’ current communication strategies.• Assisted strategists with researching and analyzing public policy issues, synthesizing the findings and providing input on potential communications strategies.