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Skilled writer and communications strategist. I specialize in ghostwriting op-eds and placing them in newspapers on behalf of elected leaders, executives, non-profit CEOs, and others. As a former TV journalist, I excel at helping brands secure earned media and develop and grow their media profile.
I have a master's in public policy and extensive experience working with political candidates, members of Congress, and other leaders and can articulate complex issues in clear, concise language for multiple audiences.
Blog post about pitching reporters.
Op-ed I wrote and placed in The Sacramento Bee on behalf of Congressman Lieu.
https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/soapbox/article101632717.html
Op-ed from a nurse in support of a candidate running for a seat on the California State Legislature.
Statement I wrote for Congresswoman Bonamici.
https://bonamici.house.gov/press-release/rep-bonamici-statement-house-gop-budget-proposal
Op-ed I wrote and placed in The OC Register.
https://www.ocregister.com/2017/06/30/becerra-must-hold-exxonmobil-accountable/
Wrote and oversaw the development and implementation of direct mail communications plans for 12+ candidates and independent expenditure campaigns during the 2018 election cycle. Drafted mail plans and memos to clients, oversaw design, production, and delivery of direct mail pieces. Provided strategic media relations consulting for candidates including polling-based message development. Wrote speeches, op-eds, talking points, press releases, emails, and other content for candidates.
Company: The Pivot Group
I worked there from 4/2018 until 11/2018
Develop and implement communications campaigns for local and national media markets. Write a wide range of content including: op-eds, LTEs, talking points, press releases, blog posts, and more. Pitch reporters and secure earned media across online, print, and broadcast outlets. Build & maintain media lists.
Company: M+R
I worked there from 4/2016 until 12/2017
Developed communications plan to grow Congressmember's brand, generate press. Wrote speeches, talking points, op-eds, press releases, and email newsletters. Spoke on and off-the-record with reporters, cultivated relationships with key reporters. Wrote and edited social media content and email newsletters to communicate with constituents.
Company: U.S. House of Representatives
I worked there from 3/2014 until 3/2016
Produced newscasts in Washington, D.C., wrote stories and edited corresponding video for up to 20 stories per day under breaking news deadlines. Made editorial decisions regarding content, managed reporters, writers, and production crew.
Company: WRC-TV News4
I worked there from 8/2012 until 2/2014
Wrote and produced weekend 6 & 11 p.m. newscasts. Managed reporters, writers, and editors to ensure clean show. Made editorial decisions regarding content under breaking news deadlines, wrote teases to increase viewership.
Company: KGO-TV ABC7
I worked there from 12/2010 until 8/2011