Marketing Manager Public Relations
Resume:
Newlin Music Prize
Vice President, Board of
Directors
Richmond Music Week
Board of Directors
WRIR 97.3FM
Host and Volunteer
Author
RVA Playlist: Stories from
the Richmond, Virginia
Music Scene
• 2023 National Indie
Excellence Award Winner -
Juror's Choice Award
• 2023 Independent Publisher
Book Award Winner
• 2023 Independent Author
Network Book of the Year
Award Finalist
• Communication
• Writing and Editing
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Creativity
• Public Speaking
• Content Management
Systems
• Software: Adobe
Creative Suite, Microsoft
Office
WORK EXPERIENCE
VIRGINIA TOURISM CORPORATION
Director of Communications
2022 – 2024
Communications Manager
2017 – 2022
Public Relations Coordinator
2014 - 2017
• Oversaw communications strategies for Virginia is for Lovers, showcasing the Commonwealth of Virginia as a premier travel destination for visitors
• Led Communications department and collaborated with Digital, Brand, and Content Marketing departments to develop robust award-winning marketing campaigns for the agency
• Developed and directed strategy for all national and in-state media relations for the agency
• Developed and executed the agency's executive communications strategy, including speeches for VTC’s President & CEO, Board of Directors, and several Governors. Continually drove visibility of leadership through op-eds, speaking engagements, media interviews, and thought leadership opportunities
WRIC CHANNEL 8 NEWS
Digital Content Producer
2013 - 2014
• Oversaw all news content to station website
• Managed station newsroom’s social media strategies, building content engagement and sales revenue driven opportunities STYLE WEEKLY
Calendar Editor
2011 - 2013
• Updated weekly website content in content management system
• Wrote weekly articles on upcoming events
VARIOUS
Freelance Writer and Videographer
2011 - 2014
• Clients: Virgin Atlantic, River City Rapids, University of Richmond, Richmond Region Tourism, Venture Richmond
MEDIA GENERAL
Music and Arts Editor – Richmond.com
Writer, Multimedia Producer – Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia Business, inRich.com
2005 - 2011
• Produced daily written, photo, and video content
• Managed group of freelance photographers and writers
• Wrote scripts, shot, edited, and hosted multiple video webcast series Andrew Cothern
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Richmond, Virginia
@Andrew-Cothern
SKILLS
Bachelor’s Degree,
Media Arts & Design
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL
POSITIONS
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