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April Moss
Estero,FL
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Summary
Executive communications leader and broadcast journalist with more than 15 years of experience spanning television news, strategic communications, editorial leadership, public affairs, and media production.
Combining the storytelling instincts of a journalist with the strategic perspective of an executive advisor, I specialize in helping organizations communicate with clarity, strengthen their public presence, and build meaningful relationships with the audiences they serve.
My experience includes directing organizational communications, advising senior leadership, overseeing editorial operations, and developing executive messaging.
From the television newsroom to executive leadership, my career has been built on a simple principle: effective communication begins with trust and is strengthened through compelling storytelling.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advisor
America's Future
Naples, Florida
05.2025 - 10.2026
- Strategic Communications & Leadership: Led the organization's communications strategy and operations, overseeing public messaging, executive communications, media relations, digital content, and public engagement initiatives.
- Editorial Leadership: Directed editorial strategy and maintained final decision-making authority over newsletters, articles, press releases, promotional materials, and other organizational communications.
- Operations Management: Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the organization's communications, editorial, media production, and membership programs, coordinating priorities, workflows, and execution.
- Media & Broadcast Production: Served as Executive Producer and Host of Not On My Watch and Producer of Roots, Rights & Reason, directing content development, guest coordination, production, and promotional strategy.
- Membership & Donor Relations: Directed the Champions membership program, managing member engagement, donor communications, exclusive programming, and initiatives designed to strengthen relationships with supporters.
- VIP & Executive Relations: Managed communications and coordination for high-profile guests participating in organizational events, overseeing invitations, scheduling, guest correspondence, and VIP engagement.
- Event Communications: Directed communications surrounding major organizational events, including promotional messaging, guest outreach, public-facing materials, and coordination with event leadership.
- Executive Advisory: Worked directly with senior leadership to develop communications strategies, establish organizational messaging priorities, and support public engagement objectives.
Client Success Strategist
Buckley Advertising
Naples, FL
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed and managed client strategies and relationships, creating digital campaigns, video content, and targeted promotions to enhance lead generation and engagement using AdEspresso, GoHighLevel, and Facebook Ads Manager.
- Coordinated with sales teams to facilitate smooth onboarding of new clients, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Strengthened client relationships through proactive communication, regular follow-up, and responsive account management.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Streamlined processes and optimized performance by leveraging various software and tools to enhance operational efficiency.
- Prepared status reports and account summaries for Buckley Advertising leadership.
Executive Producer & Media Relations
America's Frontline Doctors
Naples, FL
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Produced and co-hosted The Gold Report with Dr. Simone Gold, driving podcast content strategy and enhancing audience engagement.
- Led video production for physician-led broadcasts at pro-health advocacy organization
- Coordinated pre-production planning for livestream interviews and panel discussions
- Directed on-set crews during remote and studio recording sessions
- Crafted impactful speeches and tailored messaging for organizational leaders, strengthening communication and aligning with strategic goals.
Communications Director
Michigan Secretary of State Campaign
Austin, TX
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Directed communications strategy, media relations, press releases, social content and public events; prepared leadership for interviews and public appearances.
- Directed campaign communications for Michigan Secretary of State candidate Kristina Karamo
- Managed social media content aligned with Secretary of State campaign priorities to enhance audience engagement.
- Crafted press releases to inform the public and shape the narrative effectively.
- Developed speeches, talking points, and briefing notes to support Kristina Karamo's communications.
Host, Anchor, Reporter & Correspondent
Real America's Voice
Austin, TX
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Hosted Face the Facts with April Moss, a news and current-affairs program providing in-depth interviews and analysis on national issues.
- Anchored and reported as a national correspondent, delivering timely live and recorded coverage while interviewing key newsmakers and experts.
- Hosted live news segments for Real America's Voice studio broadcasts.
- Researched, developed and presented stories for television and digital audiences in fast-moving news environments requiring strong editorial judgment and confident on-camera delivery.
- Provided insightful commentary on political stories and current events, enhancing audience understanding of complex issues.
- Prepared scripts, rundowns, and talking points for daily programs.
Meteorologist / Broadcast Journalist
CBS TV Detroit
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Delivered live and recorded weather coverage for Detroit, a TOP TEN market television audience, communicating complex and rapidly changing information clearly under deadline.
- Delivered live weather segments for CBS Detroit morning and evening newscasts.
- Prepared forecasts and on-air presentations, covering breaking and severe-weather developments while collaborating closely with producers and newsroom teams to enhance viewer understanding.
- Prepared daily forecasts using radar, satellite, and weather model data.
- Designed engaging weather graphics for television broadcasts and online platforms, improving viewer engagement and information retention.
- Accumulated nine years of experience in live television, newsroom operations, and audience communication within high-pressure broadcast environments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism/Political Science
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant05-2005
Skills
- Executive Producing
- Broadcast Communication
- Hosting & Anchoring
- Correspondent Reporting
- Investigative Interviewing
- Media Relations
- Digital Audience Engagement
- Content development
- Messaging Development
- Script & Copywriting
- Media production management
- Editorial Strategy
- Audio Content Strategy
- Strategic communications
- Presentations and public speaking
Personal Information
Executive Communications Leader | Director of Editorial Strategy | Public Affairs & Media Relations | Organizational Leadership
Certification
Certificate in Weather Forecasting, The Pennsylvania State University
Timeline
Senior Advisor
America's Future
05.2025 - 10.2026
Client Success Strategist
Buckley Advertising
05.2024 - 09.2024
Executive Producer & Media Relations
America's Frontline Doctors
06.2023 - 12.2023
Communications Director
Michigan Secretary of State Campaign
04.2023 - 08.2023
Host, Anchor, Reporter & Correspondent
Real America's Voice
08.2021 - 02.2023
Meteorologist / Broadcast Journalist
CBS TV Detroit
01.2012 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism/Political Science
Central Michigan University