Colin Wright
Elmhurst,IL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Relations Intern
Chicago White Sox
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Drafted press releases, media advisories, and social media content to effectively communicate team news, player profiles, and community initiatives to local and national media outlets
- Collaborated with numerous parties to ensure consistent messaging across various communication channels, including the team website, social media platforms, and email newsletters
- Participated in community events and assisted in organizing player appearances, charitable partnerships, and other community-driven initiatives to strengthen the team's bond with fans and support local causes
- Coordinated and promoted concerts and special events at Guaranteed Rate Field, working closely with event organizers, vendors, and sponsors to ensure successful execution
- Supervised the name, image, and likeness program (NIL) with collegiate athletes, overseeing the planning, execution, and evaluation of initiatives aimed at promoting the White Sox among university-aged audiences
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify opportunities for enhancing the team's visibility and perception within the collegiate sports landscape, developing innovative strategies to engage with students and college sports fans
Media Relations Associate
Chicago Cubs
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked to compile pre-game, post-game and a variety of other team notes, statistics, and other important information for home and visiting media during the 2022 MLB season
- Facilitated press conferences and media availabilities between members of the press and media before and after select home and away games
- Served as a liaison for press and other visiting league personnel at Wrigley Field, guiding them around the ballpark, press box, and clubhouse while helping them meet with players, coaching staff, members of the front office, and ownership
- Developed the "This Day In Cubs History" initiative which made over a century and a half of team history more accessible to fans and the press by compiling decades of noteworthy events into a central location on the team website which were then changed daily and displayed in-game on stadium video boards as well as in game notes and programs
Digital & Strategic Communication Intern
Indiana University Athletics
Bloomington, IN
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Executed internal and external day-to-day PR activities for the football, baseball, and men's basketball programs, including PR plan execution and press event creation
- Acted as the primary media contact for the football and baseball teams, writing and distributing press releases, media advisories, and broadcast information for both programs
- Pitched, coordinated, and covered media interviews, feature stories, and appearances for student-athletes with both local and national outlets
- Covered practices, games, media days, pro days, and spring/fall camps to capture content to be used for posts, reels, & stories
- Utilized Microsoft Excel to track players' social media handles, follower counts, and verification statuses
- Used Sprout Social to schedule posts, monitor engagement, and analyze social media performance metrics
- Coordinated with graphic designers to create visually appealing graphics and promotional materials for social media and other digital platforms
Growth Intern
Takes
San Francisco, CA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Participated in regular growth strategy meetings to brainstorm innovative ideas involving user acquisition, engagement, and retention
- Established connections with sports enthusiasts and influencers on campuses throughout the Midwest to drive awareness and adoption of the Takes app
- Leveraged campus events and organizations to create partnerships that increased the app's visibility among target users
- Generated regular reports on growth progress, presenting findings and recommendations to the team leading to a 20% increase in active user engagement within three months
- Worked collaboratively with other departments including marketing, design, and development, to align growth strategies with broader company goals
Director of Corporate Relations
Indiana University Dance Marathon
Bloomington, IN
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained relationships with hundreds of corporate donors ranging in size from across Indiana and the United States to raise over $500,000 in sponsorship revenue for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, IN
- Leveraged negotiation skills and industry connections for a 40% increase in corporate donations from 2022
- Developed a partnership with the Indiana University athletic department that led to the creation of special "IUDM Nights" at select football, men's and women's basketball and men's and women's soccer games that provided a medium for athletes, hospital patients, IUDM members, IUDM sponsors, and fans to interact with one another and learn more about the organization
- Created engaging content and ensured that sponsor branding reflected the traits, qualities, and accomplishments aligned with organizational goals
- Successfully balanced various roles, from fundraising and partnership development to PR and marketing collaboration, showcasing the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Management, Law & Policy
Indiana University - The Media School
Bloomington, IN05-2024
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced ability in Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Advanced ability in Adobe InDesign
- Social Media Optimization (SMO)
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Data Analysis (SQL, VBA)
- Salesforce CRM Administration
- Archtics / Ticketmaster Administration
- Report and Dashboard creation
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Brand Development
- Market Research
- Community Engagement
- Proficient in Spanish
Timeline
Growth Intern
Takes
08.2023 - 12.2023
Public Relations Intern
Chicago White Sox
05.2023 - 08.2023
Media Relations Associate
Chicago Cubs
05.2022 - 08.2022
Director of Corporate Relations
Indiana University Dance Marathon
01.2022 - 11.2023
Digital & Strategic Communication Intern
Indiana University Athletics
09.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Media Management, Law & Policy
Indiana University - The Media School
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