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ROBIN ORMSBY

ROBIN ORMSBY

Writer/Editor
Saint Petersburg,FL

Summary

Talented writer and producer experienced in creating successful branding programs, leading to improved ratings. Excels in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines, demonstrating autonomy and drive. Skilled at cultivating relationships, troubleshooting, and collaborating with high-profile celebrities and on-air talent.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Copywriter

Department of Justice
Burlington , VT
01.2012 - 10.2013

Emmy winning campaign alerting parents to the dangers of online predators. "Your daughter went on her first date tonight and never left her room. :30 television spot won outstanding PSA at the 2013 Boston Emmy Awards for Advertising Excellence.

Director of News Marketing

ABC News
New York, NY
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Developed successful marketing and promotion strategies that increased ratings for 20/20 News Magazines and ABC News Specials by more than 10%.
  • Succeeded in increasing digital presence on local affiliate websites to promote 20/20 breaking news specials, and weekly news programs.
  • Spearheaded search for new on-air talent from affiliate stations around the country. Discovered David Muir at WCVB and was integral in his hire as anchor for World News Tonight.

Director of Affiliate Marketing & Promotions

Good Morning America
New York, NY
01.2002 - 01.2007
  • Supervised the development of the new target-market division. Improved ratings in key markets by building relationships with affiliates and developing tie-in strategies to promote our special broadcasts and breaking news. Focus was on expanding visibility of our top anchors in local markets.

Show Writer

Good Morning America
New York, NY
01.2000 - 12.2001
  • Lead continuity writer on top morning show with Diane Sawyer, Charlie Gibson, and Robin Roberts. Wrote the 'coming up on GMA' intros for all segments in the first and second hour.

Manager Affiliate Relations

Good Morning America
New York, NY
01.1994 - 01.2000
  • Supervised and developed all show tie-ins with affiliate stations.
  • Spearhead new ways to promote major broadcast events and expand satellite interviews with top ABC anchors Barbara Walters and David Muir.
  • Writer and producer of morning live promotional interviews that aired in local morning newscasts in top markets.
  • Formulated strategic marketing plans for Sweeps and Summer Concert series.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Television/Radio Copywriting For Advertising

Emerson College
Boston, MA
01-1980

Associates Degree - Social Psychology/English

Colby Sawyer College
New London, NH

Affiliations

Writer's Guild of America

Notablementions

  • 2008, Emmy Award recipient, recognized for significant contributions to the ratings' bonanza of Good Morning America and their acknowledgement as 'Outstanding Morning Program'.
  • Integral in the recruiting of David Muir, Lead Anchor of 'World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer', while he was a commentator with WCVB in Boston.
  • Created 'Meet the Oscars,' marketing campaign that generated 30,000+ visitors to the Times Square Studios in the first week. Noted by the Academy of Motion Pictures to be one of the most successful promotions of its history.

Skills

Word charmer, sales booster, eye-catcher, headline grabber Known for writing gripping copy, and captivating content Focus on follow through and believe presentation is everything A job doesn’t have to be fancy to tickle my creative fancy

Accomplishments

2013 Emmy Award winner for outstanding Public Service Announcement- single spot Internet Crimes.

1993 Wave Merit Award/South Shore Advertising Club of Greater Boston :30 Radio Spot

Work Availability

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Timeline

Copywriter

Department of Justice
01.2012 - 10.2013

Director of News Marketing

ABC News
01.2008 - 01.2010

Director of Affiliate Marketing & Promotions

Good Morning America
01.2002 - 01.2007

Show Writer

Good Morning America
01.2000 - 12.2001

Manager Affiliate Relations

Good Morning America
01.1994 - 01.2000

Certificate of Completion - Television/Radio Copywriting For Advertising

Emerson College

Associates Degree - Social Psychology/English

Colby Sawyer College
ROBIN ORMSBYWriter/Editor