ABOUT JORIE

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C O M P R E H E N S I V E

E X P E R I E N C E

EDITORIAL STRATEGY

• Led and implemented communications/media relations strategy for startups, small businesses and legacy organizations

• Monitored news and trending topics to guide pitching strategy

• Secured media placements in local and national outlets (TV, print, digital)

• Managed social media accounts reaching 10,000+ followers

• Facilitated media training/developed talking points for staff, executive leaders and Volunteers to ensure alignment with brand messaging and narratives

• Facilitated crisis communications and brand compliance trainings for staff

• Stewarded new/existing collaborations with local media across traditional and non-traditional outlets

COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA RELATIONS / SOCIAL MEDIA

• Curated, edited and published submitted opinion pieces from local, national and international thought leaders — established workflow to increase editorial efficiency in collaboration with editorial board leadership

• Edited weekly personal finance, fashion and ethics columns

• Pitched and wrote pieces for publication including op-eds, slideshows, TV recaps and explainer articles

• Optimized content reach on digital platforms via social media and email alerts

• Participated in Editorial Board meetings with local and international leaders and local government candidates

• Monitored breaking news and editorial calendar to generate story ideas

• Collaborated with editorial team on data-driven audience engagement projects

PRODUCTION/EVENT MANAGEMENT/ARTISTIC

• Curated, choreographed and performed in dance pieces to drive community-conscious event programming

• Taught dance to students ranging from toddler to adult

• Implemented health and safety policies for rehearsal and filming projects

• Co-produced multi-part documentary web series

• Designed visuals for social media

• Creative directed branded photo- and videoshoots

• Executed events with 500+ attendees including luncheons, galas and walks

ARTS ADMINISTRATION

• Created and distributed newsletters and email communications to existing and prospective customers

• Facilitated and documented staff and external stakeholder meetings

• Developed student, parent and performer policy documents and handbooks

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