Walker J. Email & Phone Number

Established a media platform dedicated to exploring and documenting Wisconsin’s rich cultural, historical, and folkloric traditions as a pet project, allowing for creative exploration and skill development outside of professional commitments.Create and manage a variety of content formats, including articles, podcasts, and newsletters, to engage a diverse audience.Implement strategic content marketing and SEO practices to grow the platform's reach and influence.Manage website content via WordPress and weekly newsletters via Substack.

Spearheaded Content Strategy and Production: Reached over 41,800 print subscribers, a 30% growth from the previous year, and averaged 153,000 monthly online viewers. Additionally, managed, curated, and published AMT’s daily newsletter, as well as the bi-weekly eMilitary and AMT Career Development newsletters.Digital Transformation Leadership: Led AMT’s transition to a fully digital platform, increasing video and podcast production while maintaining high standards for digital articles and journalism.Team Management: Managed a diverse team of remote content creators, ensuring alignment with AMT’s editorial and sales goals through the development and delivery of multimedia content.Event Coverage and Public Relations: Directed AMT’s live event coverage, enhancing public relations and stakeholder engagement through in-person meetings and coverage. Data-Driven Content Strategy: Utilized digital analytics tools to track audience engagement and tailor content strategies effectively.40 Under 40 Award Program: Orchestrated AMT’s annual 40 Under 40 award program, a highly respected initiative that inspired similar programs across the industry despite being the brand’s most complex project to oversee.

Editorial and Production Leadership: Played a crucial role in editorial and production processes across multiple brands, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality content produced by myself and others.Podcast Innovation: Created and led the production of the Aviation Group’s first-ever podcast docuseries, ‘Aviation and the Environment.’Social Media Management: Managed social media channels for multiple Aviation Group brands, increasing followers and engagement through strategic content campaigns and interactive initiatives.Event and Tradeshow Coverage: Assisted with live event and tradeshow coverage, contributing to on-site reporting and enhanced audience engagement through multimedia content creation.

Event Photography: Captured live events using DSLR photography best practices and principles.Photo Editing: Edited photos using Adobe Photoshop to deliver high-quality images to clients.Event Coordination: Independently coordinated with event organizers to ensure smooth and successful photography sessions.Mobile Studio Operation: Operated a mobile studio independently while full-time, managing the entire process from traveling and setup to photographing and teardown across various locations.Role Transition: Transitioned from a full-time to a part-time live event and candid photographer role as other aspects of my career advanced

Cambridge, Wisconsin

Award Recognition: Received an Honorable Mention in the Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s 2016 Better Newspaper Contest for reporting/writing.Community Reporting: Reported on community activities and news, engaging with stakeholders and overseeing the accurate distribution of information in print and online.Feature Production: Produced longer feature stories, highlighting notable people, events, and businesses in the community.Special Section Contributions: Contributed feature articles to annual, region-wide special sections and magazines.Collaborative Page Management: Collaborated with editorial staff to manage the layout and design of newspaper pages, adhering to graphic design and visual engagement best practices.Archive Management: Managed the newspaper’s archives, both hard copies in the office and digital versions online.