Caitlin Wilson
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Summary
Strategic Communications and public affairs profession with 10+ years of experience spanning broadcast journalism, government communications and corporate public affairs. Emmy award-winning storyteller and skilled writer with expertise in media relations, executive messaging, crisis communications, stakeholder engagement and strategic content development. Proven ability to communicate complex issues clearly while building trust with media partners, executives, community leaders and public stakeholders.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Affairs Specialist
The Mosaic Company
Lithia, FL
06.2025 - Current
- Lead community outreach efforts and represent Mosaic at public meetings, stakeholder events, and partnership activations across the Tampa Bay region.
- Manage media relations assist with executive messaging supporting corporate communications initiatives.
- Coordinate community partnerships and sponsorship activations with organizations including the Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Lightning.
- Monitor local policy developments and community concerns relations to company operations and public affairs initiatives.
- Assist with communications planning and stakeholder outreach related to permitting initiatives and public hearing preparation.
- Develop written content and informational materials that help communicate complex phosphate mining and permitting topics to community stakeholders and public audiences.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support outreach efforts, public-facing communications, and community engagement initiatives.
Public Relations Coordinator
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Tampa, FL
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Served as agency spokesperson while managing media relations and supporting public-facing communication initiatives.
- Developed strategic communication plans, executive messaging and crisis response materials for leadership and command staff.
- Coordinated press conferences and outreach events promoting transparency and community trust.
- Developed press releases, strategic messaging and crisis communication materials for executive leadership and command staff.
- Managed agency social media strategy and multimedia content creation across multiple platforms.
Reporter
Spectrum News (Bay News 9 | News 13)
Tampa, FL | Orlando FL
04.2016 - 06.2023
- Reported on enterprise stories and breaking news coverage across the Tampa and Orlando markets for Spectrum News.
- Built strong relationships with public officials, agencies and community organizations while delivering impactful regional storytelling.
- Delivered live coverage and enterprise reporting under tight deadlines while translating complex issues in clear, engaging public storytelling.
- Earned multiple Emmy nominations and industry recognition for enterprise and franchise reporting.
Multimedia Journalist
KNDO NBC Right Now
Yakima, WA
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Reported on daily news stories and delivered live coverage in a fast-paced local news environment.
- Conducted interviews with public officials, law enforcement agencies and community leaders to support accurate reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA05-2014
Skills
- Media Relations
- Crisis Communications
- Public Affairs
- Executive Messaging
- Strategic Communications
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Community Outreach
- Strategic Content Development
- Press Release Writing
- Social Media Strategy
- Event Coordination
- Video Production & Editing
- Multimedia Storytelling
Accomplishments
- 2023 Suncoast Emmy Award Winner - Nostalgia News Single Shift
- 2020 Suncoast Emmy Nominee - Video Journalist
- 2019 Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists - Best Series/Franchise Reporting
- 2018 Florida Associated Press Broadcasters - Best Series/Franchise Reporting
- 2018 Suncoast Emmy Nominee - Video Journalist
- 2016 Suncoast Emmy Nominee - Breaking News/Team Coverage
Timeline
Public Affairs Specialist
The Mosaic Company
06.2025 - Current
Public Relations Coordinator
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
06.2023 - 06.2025
Reporter
Spectrum News (Bay News 9 | News 13)
04.2016 - 06.2023
Multimedia Journalist
KNDO NBC Right Now
07.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Susquehanna University