Christina Kempster
Strategic Communicator & Storyteller
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Strategic communications and social media professional with 10+ years of experience creating engaging, audience-focused content across education, public safety, and media. Proven storyteller, photographer, and digital content creator excited to bring my experience and passion for connecting people to my next project.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Information Specialist
LA Health Services
03.2025 - Current
- Spearheading weekly internal newsletter. Established a consistent editorial voice and workflow, managing weekly content and collaborating with team members to shape timely, engaging topics.
- Lead specialist for quarterly external newsletter—reviewing, rewriting, and formatting brand amplifying content and authoring column from executive leadership.
- Serving as lead editor for a quarterly nursing newsletter, overseeing content review, revisions, and formatting in email management system.
- Coordinate system-wide internal communications for Budget Crisis Town Halls, developing newsletter articles, all-staff and manager emails, and promotional materials to drive workforce engagement and attendance.
Communications Coordinator
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
05.2021 - 01.2025
- Planned, produced, and created content for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using Adobe Creative Suite and Premiere Pro.
- Performed public information officer duties, like drafting talking points for command staff and uniform PIOs, coordinating media availability, and responding to media and public records requests.
- Wrote and edited press releases to convey public safety information.
- Attended and represented agency at public safety missions and community events.
Digital Content Producer
Tegna Inc.
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Led social media messaging for news show through content creation and follower engagement.
- Used Photoshop, Canva, and video editing software to create content for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
- Collaborated with web team on breaking news and daily digital content.
- Wrote and edited news stories for KGW website.
Communications Coordinator
Central Catholic High School
May 2016 - 9 2019
- Oversaw school's social media messaging through content development and follower engagement.
- Wrote and edited engaging articles for quarterly magazine.
- Built relationships with students, parents, and staff to stay connected with campus news.
- Developed and implemented communications strategy for admissions, advancement, and events.
- Facilitated website redesign that increased page views and decreased page bounce rates.
Assignment Desk Coordinator
KATU News; Sinclair Broadcasting
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Tracked breaking news and send out information to newsroom in timely way.
- Monitored social media for news worthy content.
- Managed where reporters and photographers needed to gather content.
- Researched tips and story pitches for newscasts.
Producer
KVAL News; Sinclair Broadcasting
Nov 2014 - Jul 2015
- Collaborated with executive producer, reporters and production staff to develop engaging, informative segments for daily broadcasts.
- Researched and gathered national and local content for evening half-hour newscasts.
- Wrote stories as new information came in from tipline, e-mail, and Twitter.
- Posted newsworthy content to KVAL's website, Twitter, and Facebook.
News Anchor & Board Operator
Alpha Media USA
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Anchored news, traffic, and weather update at the top/bottom of the hour.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Operated board for live, local hosts and syndicated programming.
- Posted stories and information to the KXL website, Twitter, and Facebook.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Communications
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 09.2009 - 06.2013
Timeline
Public Information Specialist
LA Health Services
03.2025 - Current
Communications Coordinator
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
05.2021 - 01.2025
Digital Content Producer
Tegna Inc.
09.2019 - 05.2021
Assignment Desk Coordinator
KATU News; Sinclair Broadcasting
07.2015 - 05.2016
News Anchor & Board Operator
Alpha Media USA
07.2013 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Communications
University of Oregon
09.2009 - 06.2013
Communications Coordinator
Central Catholic High School
May 2016 - 9 2019
Producer
KVAL News; Sinclair Broadcasting
Nov 2014 - Jul 2015