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Matt Watson

Chicago,IL

Summary

Versatile communications professional and content strategist with eight years of experience across the non-profit, media, and private sectors. Particularly skilled at research-based writing and project management for multi-stakeholder campaigns.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Officer - Global Cities

Chicago Council On Global Affairs
06.2022 - 12.2023
    • Managed all communications, public relations, and audience development initiatives for the Council's Center on Global Cities.
    • Developed and implemented a digital content strategy to increase engagement with the Center's work and reach new audiences.
    • Drafted blog posts, monthly newsletters, social media content, impact reports, website copy, speeches, ad copy, and research report summaries.
    • Played an instrumental role in all aspects of planning and hosting the 2023 Pritzker Forum on Global Cities, Harnessing AI: Tools for Urban Leaders.

Contributing Writer

Green Building & Design Magazine
08.2018 - Current
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat, and in-person to write news stories.
  • Completed thorough research into a diverse range of assigned topics focusing on sustainable architecture and green building practices and solutions.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.

Public Relations Coordinator

Council On Tall Buildings And Urban Habitat
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Wrote and edited articles, website copy, social media content, event reports, journals, and press releases for internal and external audiences.
  • Executed multiple press launches for varies research reports and conferences, building relationships with reporters and garnering coverage in dozens of publications, including the New York Times, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal.
  • Managed the organization's editorial and social media calendars and online news programming.

Education

Master of Arts - Political Science

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2012

Skills

    • Story Pitching
    • Content Strategy
    • Exceptional Writing
      • Target Audience Analysis
      • Project Coordination
      • Social Media

Timeline

Communications Officer - Global Cities

Chicago Council On Global Affairs
06.2022 - 12.2023

Contributing Writer

Green Building & Design Magazine
08.2018 - Current

Public Relations Coordinator

Council On Tall Buildings And Urban Habitat
08.2017 - 08.2018

Master of Arts - Political Science

Northeastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Columbia College Chicago

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