Matt Saintsing
Washington,DC
Summary
Results-driven nonprofit communications professional prepared for leadership who thrives in fluid situations and champions strategic initiatives. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving impact. Creative thinker and exceptional writer.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant National Communications Director
DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
04.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to design strategies for messaging and communications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive messaging for launches and announcements.
- Built and strengthened relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
- Wrote content for press releases, newsletters, website, blog posts, magazine articles, speeches, tailoring messaging and tone to different audiences.
- Acted as point of contact for inbound media related calls.
- Expanded digital reach of website through search engine optimization (SEO), increasing organic page views by 30% in six months.
Capitol Hill Reporter
CBS Radio
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received digital and radio reports.
- Launched national level news website focusing on veterans issues.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, providing comprehensive perspectives on relevant issues.
- Attended press conferences, Congressional hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
Staff Reporter
The Asahi Shimbun
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Contributed to team success by working closely with colleagues on collaborative reporting projects.
- Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science
The Ohio University
Athens, OH12-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Government & World Affairs
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL12-2012
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Nonprofit communications
- Public relations
- Tactical and strategic planning
- Creative direction
- Internal communications
- Analytics reporting
- Interpersonal communication
- Written and verbal communication
- Website optimization
- Web content management
- Media relations
Timeline
Assistant National Communications Director
DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
04.2019 - Current
Capitol Hill Reporter
CBS Radio
06.2017 - 03.2019
Staff Reporter
The Asahi Shimbun
03.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Political Science
The Ohio University
Bachelor of Arts - Government & World Affairs
The University of Tampa
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