Francis Beringer
Campaign Professional, Ghostwriter, Music Industry Professional
Arlington,VA
Summary
Professional musician and booker, freelance ghostwriter, and campaign professional. 2023 Constitutional Fellow at The American Ideas Institute / The American Conservative.
Background spans political writing, public-facing campaign work, policy/research environments, communications, live event logistics, and high-pressure operations. Brings deep interest in political history and and totalitarian ideologies.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Ghostwriter
Freelance
2023 - Current
- Wrote articles and long-form work for private clients, including a completed book project.
- Translated complex political, cultural, and policy material into clear prose tailored to client voice, audience, and purpose.
- Edited and proofread manuscripts for clarity, coherence, and grammatical precision.
Communications and Strategy
Emilio Gonzalez for Mayor
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Conducted opposition research, wrote press releases, ghostwrote articles, and supported rapid response candidate communications.
Senior Advisor
Neil Parrott for Congress
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Served as senior advisor across communications, strategy, research, events, and daily execution; functioned as de facto campaign manager from March through August.
- Wrote and edited public-facing campaign content and literature, ran all social media, wrote website content, wrote newsletters, managed text and phone banks, conducted opposition research, assisted debate/public-appearance preparation, and coordinated with staff, consultants, volunteers, and supporters.
Constitutional Fellow
The American Conservative
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Participated in a fellowship focused on constitutional government, constitutional theory, American and European political thought, public policy, and civic institutions.
Communications and Strategy
Neil Parrott For Congress
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked with candidate, campaign manager and consultants on campaign messaging and strategy
- Managed all social media, wrote literature and speeches, conducted opposition research, assisted debate prep, and developed website content.
Campaign Co-Manager
Mariela Roca For Congress
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Prepared opposition research for candidate
- Drove candidate to appearances and events
- Managed all social media and campaign communications, wrote website content, newsletters, speeches, and public messaging.
- Prepared the candidate for debates and appearances, managed volunteers and door-knocking operations, organized events
Musician, Manager, Booker & Tour Consultant
Freelance
2013 - Current
- Booked over 1,000 shows and dozens of tours for band Caustic Casanova
- Booked hundreds of shows for other bands
- Consulted with bands on how to efficiently organize, book, and successfully execute North American tours
- Managed booking, tour logistics, transportation, lodging, finances, merchandise, newsletters, social media, website content, and venue communication for a nationally touring independent band.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science
The College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA 05.2001 -
J.D. -
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA 05.2001 -
Additional Experience
Writer, Human Events Magazine (2021) | Writer, The Hard Times (2018–2020) — wrote satire articles, contributed to video scripts, edited/proofread writers, and appeared in The Hard Times: The First 40 Years. | Attorney, Law Offices of Edward Conroy, West Chester, PA (2010–2012) — conducted legal research and drafted contracts, memos, proposals, agreements, and estate-planning documents.
Timeline
Communications and Strategy
Emilio Gonzalez for Mayor
11.2025 - 01.2026
Senior Advisor
Neil Parrott for Congress
02.2024 - 11.2024
Constitutional Fellow
The American Conservative
01.2023 - 06.2023
Communications and Strategy
Neil Parrott For Congress
07.2022 - 11.2022
Campaign Co-Manager
Mariela Roca For Congress
03.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science
The College of William And Mary
05.2001 -
J.D. -
University of San Diego
05.2001 -
Ghostwriter
Freelance
2023 - Current
Musician, Manager, Booker & Tour Consultant
Freelance
2013 - Current