https://muckrack.com/ryan-gilroy
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Summary
Multi-talented communications professional with six-plus years of creative writing experience producing high-quality AP Stylebook Marcom, social media/website content, copy editing and proofreading augmented with visuals. Clear communicator offering collaboration and feedback to dramatically improve organizational writing while exceeding goals and expectations, creating memorable and successful communication campaigns with measurable results.
Experience
Journalist, Copy Editor, Social Media Manager, Multimedia Specialist
RPG Communications, Harbeson, Del. - 2022 to Present
▪ Author of competitive product analysis (DOZE Health Aid)
▪ Societal impact evaluations (Fake News)
▪ Planned strategic fundraising programs (Philanthropy & Engagement)
▪ Multimedia storyteller utilizing research, interviews, imagery, creative writing, audio, graphics and multimedia marketing
▪ Content development of organizational stories, White Papers, PR/PA, regarding initiatives/achievements/ accomplishments.
Assistant Director of Communications, Washington College
Chestertown, Md. - 2021 to 2022
▪ Stimulated a 15% combined growth of under-served student
enrollments and improved retention rates with expanded Marcom on
work-study and STEM curriculum offerings
▪ 20% increase in website traffic and hold time resulting from organic
social media growth, influencer support and refocused brand strategy
▪ Instituted amplified editing and approval processes for PR stories and news releases written by staff members, faculty and students to insure brand adherence.
Copy Editor, Photojournalist, Producer, Radio/Sports Commentator
The DePaulia News and Radio DePaul, Chicago, Ill. - 2019 to 2021
▪ Led La DePaulia launch, Chicago’s Spanish-English online/print news
▪ Managed 10 reporters through revisions and approvals of work
▪ Commentator/Photographer for Women’s NCAA Division 1 Big East Conference Basketball Champions.
Reporter, Staff Photojournalist, Sports Photographer
La Vie Collegienne News – Annville, Penn. - 2018 to 2019
▪ Writer/Photographer reporting community news, events and sports
▪ Managed guest speakers’ programs and marketing for Vale Music Conferences
▪ Developed social media and website contents and press releases Education
Education
▪ Master of Arts Degree in Communication-Journalism - DePaul University 2021
▪ Bachelor of Science Degree in Digital Communications - Lebanon
Valley College 2019
Portfolio: https://www.linktr.ee/ryangilroy