Communications Manager

Ebony Hillsman

**** **** **** ****** ******* Park, GA 30349 678-***-**** *************@*****.***

Communications Manager

Award-winning broadcast television professional with 10 years of television production experience in the news industry. Extensive experience as a media relations trainer.

Respected builder of dynamic teams in the non-profit industry. Conceptualized and orchestrated brand development campaigns for non-profit growth, management and recruitment efforts.

Experienced content development writer. Proven ability to successfully launch new programs and manage multiple projects. Experienced with content management systems.

Skills

Public and Media Relations Corporate Communications

Marketing Strategies and Campaigns Creative Team Leadership

Web and Print Content Development Project manager

Shoot and produce video via mini-cam Blog content development

Recent Awards

Professional Experience

03/2011-Present

Communications Specialist (contract) CFO Leasing Inc. Atlanta, GA

Developed corporate media relations plan for internal and external stakeholders

Wrote company press materials

Wrote and edited content for social media communications, growing SEO ranking by more than 70%

Innovated and implemented company social media strategy

Wrote and developed content for digital media

Diverse writing experience with thorough knowledge of Associated Press Style, technical proposal writing and script writing

05/2004- 03/2011 CNN Atlanta, GA

Media Coordinator

Trained and supported teams on new technology, workflow procedures and new communication techniques.

Launched corporate affinity program for inter-generational employees.

Led teams on immediate deadlines to produce and promote story elements for live news elements.

Team leader, responsible for organizing communication efforts between departmental production teams.

11/2003-05/2004 CNN Atlanta, GA

Satellite Feeds Coordinator

Coordinated satellite feed times with news operators in the field for superior production value.

Ensured CNN style standards for on-air news elements.

Vetted raw video elements for technical accuracy and legal restrictions.

03/2009 through Present New Leaders Council Atlanta, GA

Co-Director and Founding Member

Planned and executed fundraising events for benefit of non-profit growth.

Wrote compelling brand content to recruit professionals for executive and advisory board development.

Communicated organizational goals to team through briefings, information sessions and social media communication.

Proven experience in planning and implementing a social media strategy to build supporter database and promote the organization’s goals.

03/2009 through Present Sporty Girls Inc. Atlanta, GA

Board Member

Drafted and edited social media marketing content including brand management and key messages.

Promoted organizational goals to provide athletic scholarships to young girls via professional networks, social media and potential sponsors. Proposed fundraising events.

Recruited new advisory board members and volunteers

Technology

Software: MS Project, MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint

Multimedia: Content Management Systems, WordPress

Education

Jones International University

Masters of Business Communication 12/2011

Major: Communications | Minor: Project Management | 3.7 GPA

Florida A&M University

Bachelor of Arts, 12/1999

Major: Television Broadcast | Minor: Spanish

References

Rick Martin | National Assignment Editor CNN | 404-***-****

Carol Gantt |Trial Research Analyst InSession/HLN | 678-***-****

Portfolio on Request Available for Relocation

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