Summary
Multi-talented communications professional with five years of creative writing experience producing high-quality AP Style Marcom, social media content, copy editing and proofreading augmented with visuals. Clear communicator offering constructive feedback to dramatically improve organizational writing while:
▪ Exceeding goals and expectations
▪ Creating memorable and successful communication programs
▪ Getting measurable and timely results.
Experience:
Freelance Journalist, Social Media Manager, Multimedia Specialist and Copy Editor
RPG Communications, PA / DE / MD / VA / D.C. - 2022 to Present
▪ Multimedia storyteller utilizing research, interviews,
video-photography, creative writing, design, audio technology, graphics and social media marketing
▪ Content development of success stories, news articles, PR and social media regarding organizations/initiatives/achievements and accomplishments
▪ Ghost writer: Higher Education, Technology, Politics, Arts & Life and Social Media
▪ Fact-checking/verification of papers, articles, op-ed pieces, stories and digital content.
Assistant Director of Communications
Washington College, Chestertown, Md. - 2021 to 2022
▪ Content development of success stories, news articles and press releases about
milestones/initiatives, and faculty, student, and alumni accomplishments
▪ Promoting the college through internal and external channels, including media outreach,
website, social media and general marketing efforts and brand management
▪ Editing news stories and press releases written by staff members, faculty or students
▪ Strategizing, developing and posting content for websites and social media accounts
▪ Point person for special event and project materials (program bios and honorary degree
recipients, distinguished service awards, scripts, talking points, etc.).
Copy Editor, Writer, Photojournalist, Producer, Radio Host, Sports Commentator, Co-host
The DePaulia News and Radio DePaul - Chicago, Ill. - 2019 to 2021
▪ Copy editor coaching staff, reviewing news content for strict adherence to AP Style
▪ Produced and hosted podcasts on current events, breaking news and sports
▪ Photojournalist covering NCAA D1 and club sports, politics and arts & life
▪ Commentator who called NCAA D1 basketball, volleyball and soccer games
▪ Co-hosted R.P. Gilly & Sammy Stats Hockey Power Hour, an NHL news program.
Reporter, Staff Photojournalist, Sports Photographer
La Vie Collegienne News, Annville, Penn. - 2018 to 2019
▪ Photographed and reported on NCAA sports, community news and events
▪ Athletic Communications photos published in news, press releases and social media
▪ Managed social media sites and wrote press releases.
Education
▪ Master of Arts: Communication-Journalism - DePaul University, 2021
▪ Bachelor of Science: Digital Communications - Lebanon Valley College, 2019
Professional Portfolio: https://www.linktr.ee/ryangilroy
