Camilo Andres Giraldo Gallo

Research and Strategy

• Develop communication strategies using market research to increase public awareness and stakeholder engagement for brands and C-Level executives in Latin America.
• Support crisis communications.

Client Relations

• Coordinate with internal teams to facilitate prompt delivery of client projects.
• Educate clients on media engagement strategies, tactics and techniques through media training programs and social media workshops.

Media and External Relations

• Collaborate with media to encourage company and C-Level executives coverage and promote brand mission and values.
• Coordinate press releases and handle press inquiries for clients.
• Report on press coverage recaps to determine areas for improvement.

Content Development

• Create messages, position statements, press releases, bylines and other corporate communications based on clients' objectives.
• Write and distribute Q&A for executives to use in interactions with the media.

• Assisted professor in teaching a News in Spanish class to undergraduate students from the College of Journalism and Communication.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities.
• Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
• Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
• Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades and feedback according to university standards.
• Coordinated homework and assignments for absent students.
• Copyedited newscast script for radio and TV shows broadcasted on the College's social media.

• Delivered counseling to government officials such as the Vice President and Ministers aligned with the communication strategy.
• Facilitated media training for government official staff and spokespeople.
• Managed multiple stakeholders' interests and needs.
• Copyedited, proofread and revised government media briefs, print materials and press releases.
• Managed and coordinated media relations activities, including press releases, institutional statements, media interviews, and media events.
• Collaborated with journalism and cross-functional teams to compile information and align institutional messaging.
• Developed ideas and leads for new stories according to public agenda trends.
• Took photographs and videos during special events for promotional materials and social media pages.

• Enhanced media statements and presentations before sending to general public or media organizations.
• Acted as liaison between media and company during press releases and interviews.
• Worked with marketing teams and PR agencies to design campaigns and communications.
• Monitored effectiveness of various campaigns and communication strategies.

• Lead editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
• Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
• Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
• Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
• Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
• Developed and maintained pool of expert field sources.
• Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
• Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements.

• Wrote and edited articles for print and digital publications.
• Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
• Interviewed sources and conducted background research for stories.
• Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
• Developed and maintained pool of expert field sources.
• Managed team of writers and junior staff to deliver accurate and engaging content.
• Anchored Live Streaming interviews with government officials and leaders of private organizations.

• Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
• Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
• Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
• Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
• Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
• Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends to stay ahead of competition.
• Anchored a YouTube program with good ratings and audience engagement.