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Rachel Tripp

Washington, D.C.,DC

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Media Relations

Berman and Company
03.2023 - Current
  • Manage all aspects of client portfolios, including strategic planning, media relations, executive communications, events, regulatory compliance, and digital strategy
  • Oversee execution of campaigns and collateral; Maintain strong relationships with local, national, and international media
  • Lead in-house and client executive communications, managing media relations, digital, and research staff to ensure collaboration and adherence to client budget, goals, and timelines.

Senior Communications Advisor

PA U.S. Senate Campaign
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Served as national, international, and statewide media POC; oversaw crisis and brand management, rapid response and inquiry replies; developed campaign messaging strategy
  • Staffed candidate during travel; led press advance for events and rallies; directed a team of six to execute field press operations; prepared candidate for debates and public appearances.

Director of Communications

PA Gubernatorial Campaign
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Established strategy to define candidate's brand, articulate issue stances and platform, and grow public profile; booked and prepped candidate for radio and television appearances
  • Executed targeted messaging campaigns across channels; oversaw daily media relations, national and statewide booking, and vendor management; acted as on-camera spokesperson.

Director of Communications

Career Education Colleges and Universities
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Crafted comprehensive paid, digital and earned media strategy to promote and grow association membership
  • Led company-wide rebranding initiative to align branding with leadership priorities
  • Maintained relationships with trade press and national outlets; Collaborated closely with government affairs, legal, and production teams to align messaging and priorities nationwide.

Deputy Director of Communications, Acting Press Secretary

U.S. Office of Personnel Management
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Served as spokesperson for the Federal Government, oversaw agency media requests and responses, conducted media training and wrote talking points for OPM Director
  • Supervised a team of three overseeing all external and inter-agency projects.

Press Secretary at Concerned Veterans for America and Media Relations Specialist at Charles Koch Institute, Stand Together brand organizations

Stand Together
06.2015 - 03.2020
  • Managed inquiries, pitching, and booking for principals; Specialized in political commentary as a recurring guest on Fox5DC and ABC7-WJLA
  • Managed a team of 5 in the creation of press strategy and digital products for client advocacy campaigns.

Director of Communications

MA U.S. Senate Campaign
01.2018 - 11.2018
  • Wrote editorials, speeches, press releases, and policy briefings for candidate and press consumption
  • Developed branding and press strategy, managed issue and messaging campaigns; approved all external materials, social media posts, and digital copy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health Sciences

University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
05.2015

Graduate certificate in nonprofit management -

Harvard University, School of Extension Studies
Cambridge, MA
12.2018

Timeline

Director of Media Relations

Berman and Company
03.2023 - Current

Senior Communications Advisor

PA U.S. Senate Campaign
05.2022 - 11.2022

Director of Communications

PA Gubernatorial Campaign
09.2021 - 05.2022

Director of Communications

Career Education Colleges and Universities
01.2021 - 08.2021

Deputy Director of Communications, Acting Press Secretary

U.S. Office of Personnel Management
03.2020 - 01.2021

Director of Communications

MA U.S. Senate Campaign
01.2018 - 11.2018

Press Secretary at Concerned Veterans for America and Media Relations Specialist at Charles Koch Institute, Stand Together brand organizations

Stand Together
06.2015 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Public Health Sciences

University of Massachusetts

Graduate certificate in nonprofit management -

Harvard University, School of Extension Studies

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