Dynamic communications specialist and ambitious project manager with with a combined ten years of editing, writing and management experience. Creative, self-motivated, and confident. Ready to take on multiple tasks at once while adhering to concurrent tight deadlines. Passionate equity and social justice advocate.
Skills
Proficiency in written and verbal communication
WordPress | HTML
MS Office | Adobe Suite |Google Suite
Project management
Script writing | Speech writing
Audio and video recording/editing | ProTools
Highly proficient investigative and research skills
Copywriting | Editing | Proofreading
AP Style |Chicago Style
Creative storytelling
Event Coordination
Trello | Asana
Team management
Work History
Reporter |Associate Podcast Producer | Researcher, 05/2018 to 01/2020 Gannett Co. Inc. – Minneapolis, MN,
Produced podcast series start to finish with quick turnaround.
Researched, conducted audio interviews, created episode storyboard, wrote and edited 10-15 scripts for each series, recorded podcasts.
Served as talent and project manager of podcast production.
Analyzed and interpreted scientific research to translate into public-faced writing within episode scripts.
Created copy for our app, podcast episodes and blog, generating brand awareness.
Wrote and proofread podcast scripts, social media marketing content and public facing scientific articles to be published to our website and mobile app
Established and maintained working relationships with top experts in relevant fields. Increased expert database by 75% and awareness of product by 60%.
Added increased diversity of experts and interview voices with the goal of making our product relatable to a more diverse and underserved audience.
Worked cross functionally with research, marketing, audio production and engineering team to ensure cohesive episode release.
Adapted to several different roles and took on multiple projects with tight deadlines in a constantly shifting high-pressure startup environment.
Golden State Warriors Reporter, 08/2017 to 08/2018 SFBay – City, STATE,
Wrote weekly game stories with a five minute turn around after the end of the game.
Scheduled and conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches.
Wrote, edited and produced stories for online platforms with fast, accurate turnaround.
Shot and edited my own photographs and video
Organized storyboard meetings and pitched unique and timely story ideas, based on current events and breaking news
Worked closely with media relations for the Golden State Warriors and other NBA teams, creating effective relationships
Utilized creative writing and storytelling skills to write compelling stories.
Sports Editor, 01/2016 to 05/2017 Golden Gate Xpress – City, STATE,
Effectively managed team of six reporters. Collaborated with photographers, designers, editors and the editor in chief on weekly print and daily online publication.
Successfully spearheaded efforts to rebuild positive relations and communication between the publication and sports information department.
Wrote original features and human interest stories focused on social justice and marginalized inequities in sports and college
Proofread, edited, and fact-checked final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
Utilized social media strategies to grow readership
Balanced reporting, deadline writing, editing and staff management in a high pressure, fast-paced environment while maintaining journalistic standards and accuracy.
Public Relations Specialist | Communications Manager, 05/2014 to 05/2017 Mobius Fit – City, STATE,
Implemented creative email marketing strategy and community outreach, increasing member and partner engagement.
Managed four separate teams, communicating with a diverse staff and representing the face of our company
Organized, executed and served as company spokesperson at community events
Utilized strength in crisis management to resolve branding and membership issues in a timely and effective manner.
Created partnerships and sponsorships with local charities and youth organizations
Directly supported Head of Fitness and club manager in rebranding, team building efforts and staff management.
Raised brand awareness through copy disseminated through our website, promotional materials, at community events and in other fitness publications
Wrote and edited stories for fitness blog and reconstructed company website
Utilized photography and multimedia skills to shoot, edit and upload content to our blog and website as well as use for promotional content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Journalism, Expected in 06/2017 San Francisco State University - San Francisco, CA GPA:
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Reporter |Associate Podcast Producer | Researcher
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