Amity Bitzel
York,PA
Summary
Confident, creative, and highly engaged communications specialist with 10+ years of professional writing and editing experience across public radio, academia, government, and consulting. Adept at transforming complex ideas into accessible, compelling narratives tailored for diverse audiences. Demonstrated success in content strategy, change management communications, leadership messaging, training material development, and digital engagement. Proven ability to craft communications that connect, inform, and inspire.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Specialist (Consultant)
Deloitte
09.2021 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive communication solutions for public sector clients, including federal and state agencies.
- Drafted CEO/Director-level messaging, video scripts, newsletters, event materials, and talking points.
- Led client meetings to shape communication strategy and create responsive, relevant materials.
- Designed and executed change management communications, including comprehensive plans, stakeholder engagement, and leadership support.
- Developed public-facing content—newsletters, toolkits, event decks, and legislative guides—adapting complex information for broad audiences.
- Conducted qualitative research to inform messaging and measure audience engagement and retention.
- Multiple Clients, Remote
Freelance Writer
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Developed articles from pitch to publication, collaborating with editors and clients to refine messaging for specialized audiences.
Lecturer in Writing
York College
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Designed and delivered courses in rhetoric, business communications, media literacy, creative writing, and critical thinking.
- Mentored students in advanced writing and research skills.
Education
M.F.A. - Creative Writing & Publishing Arts
University of Baltimore
B.A. - Literary Studies
York College of Pennsylvania
Skills
- Change management communications
- Content creation & editing
- Strategic communications planning
- Leadership messaging
- Training & HR materials
- Digital & social media engagement
- Podcast & video scriptwriting
- Stakeholder engagement
- Audience analysis & research
- Public relations materials
- Event communications
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- SharePoint, Teams, Zoom
- Social Media Platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc)
- Basic graphic and multimedia editing (optional, if relevant)
Timeline
Communications Specialist (Consultant)
Deloitte
09.2021 - Current
Freelance Writer
08.2015 - 08.2021
Lecturer in Writing
York College
08.2011 - 08.2015
B.A. - Literary Studies
York College of Pennsylvania
M.F.A. - Creative Writing & Publishing Arts
University of Baltimore