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Jake Grinnell

Plano,TX

Summary

Strategic and adaptable communications professional with over a decade of experience in writing, editing, and managing cross-platform content for internal and external audiences. Known for crafting engaging messaging that simplifies complex topics and improves audience experience. Passionate about organizational storytelling and collaborative communication. Looking to bring strong writing and project execution skills to an HR communications role that enhances employee engagement and culture.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Communications Specialist

Projectmates by Systemates Inc.
08.2022 - Current
  • - Execute enterprise-level communication plans to support strategic initiatives, internal events, and partner programs.
  • - Develop email, web, and internal messaging aligned with broader brand and team goals.
  • - Coordinate with cross-functional teams to shape and deliver communications on schedule, often translating complex product and policy language into user-friendly messaging.
  • - Maintain content presence across multiple internal platforms, ensuring clarity, consistency, and user-first design.
  • - Continue fulfilling all responsibilities held as Marketing Content Creator, ensuring consistent execution and delivery.
  • - Marketing Content Creator (Aug 2022 - Dec 2023)
  • - Wrote content for web, email, and internal channels to support engagement and product awareness.
  • - Collaborated with sales, design, and development teams to craft compelling customer and employee-focused materials.
  • - Contributed to team workflows using agile principles-adapting projects based on stakeholder feedback and timelines.

News Producer / Copywriter

KDFW FOX 4
01.2013 - 01.2022
  • - Managed live communications daily by writing, editing, and coordinating stories for newscasts and digital publication.
  • - Synthesized real-time information into clear, actionable scripts and internal directions for anchors and field teams.
  • - Consistently met tight deadlines while coordinating feedback and priorities from reporters, management, and technical staff.

News Producer

KETK TV
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • - Produced daily newscasts, often under urgent and evolving conditions.
  • - Directed editorial meetings and crafted storylines with broad audience engagement in mind.
  • - Captured and edited original video and conducted interviews to support key narratives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Communications

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
01.2010

Skills

  • - Internal & Employee Communications
  • - Messaging Strategy & Content Planning
  • - Communication Channel Management
  • - Cross-functional Collaboration
  • - Writing & Editing (AP Style, Web, Scripts, Emails)
  • - SharePoint & Content Management Systems
  • - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • - Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere)
  • - Video & Visual Storytelling
  • - Agile Project Workflows
  • - Discretion & Confidential Communications

Timeline

Marketing Communications Specialist

Projectmates by Systemates Inc.
08.2022 - Current

News Producer / Copywriter

KDFW FOX 4
01.2013 - 01.2022

News Producer

KETK TV
01.2010 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Communications

Texas Tech University

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