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David Gee
Strategic Storyteller
Rockville,MD.
Summary
360-degree storyteller and strategist, creating content that cuts through the clutter and cultivates community around brands. Unique ability to aggregate, synthesize, strategize and articulate, honed by years in the mainstream media working as a podcaster, TV news anchor, reporter and B2B and B2C magazine editor-in-chief. Wide and deep experience as a media trainer and spokesperson, responding to media inquiries, writing press releases, talking points, stories and op-eds, as well as organizing press events. Expert in a myriad of data-driven content products including but not limited to print publications, webinars, blogs, websites, e-newsletters, and e-blasts.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Director
EPG Media & Specialty Information
Remote, MD
03.2019 - Current
- Produce monthly 45-page magazine, as well as podcasts, videos, webinars, e-blasts and twice-weekly e-newsletter.
- Helped lead company to digital-first orientation, including developing new digital channels and tools.
- Created/posted over 1,000 pieces of content online in last 12 months, raising YoY page views 114%.
- Tasked by CEO with training 20 editors to transition from pure publishing mindset to blended content marketing mindset, where they think about successfully mapping their content to the who, what and why of their business.
- Develop and lead implementation of annual strategic communications articulating plans with audiences, goals, tactics, and metrics to expand reach and influence.
- Manage team of four to six editors, freelancers and graphic designers.
Public Relations Consultant
G-Force Communications
Edina, MN
06.2010 - 03.2019
- Conducted media, spokesperson and presentation training seminars for Fortune 500 executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, and authors.
- Developed/executed marketing campaigns using mainstream media, social media, websites, magazines, collateral pieces, blogs, executive speeches, white papers, and videos for clients in a variety of verticals including med tech, functional foods, engineering, manufacturing, financial services, and IT.
- Earned editorial coverage for clients in Architectural Digest, Engineering News-Record, Stadia, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, Las Vegas Review-Journal, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minneapolis StarTribune, Syracuse Post Standard, Associated Press, Road & Track, FLW Outdoors, Senior Living, Senior Housing News, and on CNN, ESPN, Radio Disney, CBS Radio, NASCAR Today, SPEED, Fox and NBC’s The Today Show.
Editor-in-Chief
Minnesota Business Magazine
Minneapolis, MN
02.2007 - 06.2010
- Responsible for all content for this award-winning monthly business publication, as well as supervising entire creative team of assistant editors, writers (both freelance and in-house), photographers, designers, and production staff.
- Raised circulation 30% and developed a roster of revenue-producing special events.
Director of Public Relations
Fitz-Bradshaw Racing
Mooresville, N.C.
12.2004 - 12.2006
- Built and managed first-ever in-house PR staff for this NASCAR racing team owned by former football great Terry Bradshaw.
- Responsible for all sponsor relations activities with sponsors such as the U.S. Navy.
- Managed advance and on-site media relations for each of the three drivers and their teams.
News Reporter
Fox Broadcasting Company
Eden Prairie, MN
07.2001 - 12.2004
- Emmy-nominated local reporter for Fox owned-and-operated station in the Twin Cities.
TV News Reporter & Anchor
Hubbard Broadcasting
St. Paul, MN.
04.1989 - 07.2001
- Anchored headline news shows seen in 44 million homes around the country on All News Channel.
- Produced and anchored news cut-ins that aired on Showtime, USA, VH1 and MTV.
- Interviewed nearly every major film star in Hollywood and did hundreds of live reports from the red carpet at five Academy Awards shows.
Education
B.A. - Speech-Communications
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNSkills
Strategic content creation
undefinedTimeline
Content Director
EPG Media & Specialty Information
03.2019 - Current
Public Relations Consultant
G-Force Communications
06.2010 - 03.2019
Editor-in-Chief
Minnesota Business Magazine
02.2007 - 06.2010
Director of Public Relations
Fitz-Bradshaw Racing
12.2004 - 12.2006
News Reporter
Fox Broadcasting Company
07.2001 - 12.2004
TV News Reporter & Anchor
Hubbard Broadcasting
04.1989 - 07.2001
B.A. - Speech-Communications
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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