Robin Rushmore
Alexandria,USA
Summary
Highly experienced international broadcaster, team leader, and journalist with 20 years of expertise in public relations and strategic communications. Known for crafting and delivering impactful messages to diverse audiences, driving organizational reputation and media presence. Proven track record in developing and executing successful public relations campaigns to boost engagement and awareness. Published author featured in CNN, BBC, Guardian, Newsweek, and Al-Jazeera English, highlighting mastery in media relations and messaging.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Broadcaster, Editor, Web & Social Media Editor, TV Anchor
Voice of America (VOA) Kurdish Service
Washington, USA
07.2009 - Current
- Research, write, and produce balanced, objective, and comprehensive stories/packages and publish them on the VOA Kurdish website and social media platforms
- Regularly provide strategic and operational recommendations to the Service Chief about how to build audiences and bolster website and social media competitiveness and traffic
- Step in as Editor of the Kurdish Service as needed by the Service Chief, providing management of the Kurdish Service by overseeing the entire TV, radio, web, and social media coverage, assessing packages and stringer reports, and providing editorial leadership through curating the stories and packages to be published
- Lead management and communications with freelance and permanent team members working across multiple platforms by allocating assignments, driving deadlines
Team Lead, Anchor, Broadcaster, Writer
Voice of America Kurdish Service
Washington, USA
07.2009 - Current
- Serve as editor, web editor, writer, reporter, and announcer for the service
- Provide editorial directions for selecting and approving subject matter to be covered on radio/TV and oversee web, radio, TV, and social media content
- Conduct balanced interviews with well-known activists, journalists, and experts about the latest news on regional issues, fight against ISIS and news about the U.S
- Prepare and present weekly Twitter Space Show focusing on US domestic issues and other relevant topics
Managing Editor
Voice of America (VOA) Kurdish Service
Washington, USA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Serve as a supervisory team leader, editor, and producer in the VOA Kurdish Language Service and is responsible for assigning, conceiving and coordinating/directing the development and production of radio, television programs and multimedia content on multiple digital platforms
- Oversaw all radio, television, and digital content, including story assignment, editing, and quality control for live sites and social media
- Planned and implemented short-term and long-term production and publishing strategies for VOA-branded content, ensuring adherence to high journalism standards
- Oversaw all content quality, story assignment, and editing, ensuring alignment with public relations objectives and high journalism standards
- Collaborated with upper management on developing content and audience engagement strategies
- Conceptualized and developed competitive radio and television programming for target media markets
- Worked with the service chief, executive producer, producers, and reporters to create engaging line-ups, news reports, and book credible guests
- Managed the production process, including writing and editing scripts for digital platforms
- Reviewed and evaluated news sources and developments to identify items for coverage
- Curated and advanced news stories that are actively discussed online
- Supervised full-time employees, contractors, and stringers, including journalists and production support personnel
- Directed team members to meet Kurdish Service’s objectives, providing clear instructions and ensuring task completion
- Assigned tasks based on priorities, offer advice, and provide guidance on work and administrative matters
- Identified developmental and training needs of employees and arrange for necessary development and training
- Enhanced production quality by sharing best practices, utilizing resources, and coordinating with VOA’s central newsroom
Admissions Advisor
Columbia College
Calgary, Canada
01.2009 - 07.2009
- Met with prospective students and provided information about available programs
- Conducted initial interviews of prospective students to determine appropriateness and preparedness for study and financial planning
- Assisted in monitoring student progress and ensured appropriate counsel was provided
- Maintained accurate detailed records for all prospective, current, and graduate students
Education
Master of Education (MEd) -
Concordia University
Washington, DC01.2015
BA - Political Science Program
Charter Oak State College
Washington, DC01.2013
Skills
- Digital media management
- Public relations tools
- Social media platforms
- Internet research
- Media monitoring techniques
- Training
- Effective communication strategies
- Public relations best practices
- Writing Press Releases
- Researching issues
- Answering media requests
- Managing digital media
- Web Content Management
- Internal Communications
- Editorial planning
- Administering social media accounts
- Press Release Writing
- Media Relations
- Government relations
- Strategic communications
- Social Media Posting
Certification
- Human Services Professional Certificate, 2008-2009, Columbia College, Calgary, Canada
- The Business of Writing Certificate, Department of the Interior University
- Conflict Resolution Certificate, Next Level Experience
Coursesandtrainings
- VOA Leadership Training
- Accountable Leadership Training
- Investigative Journalist Training
- Mastering Audience with Metrics Training
- Writing Effective Radio, TV and Website Scripts
- Balanced and Bias-Free Reporting Training
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Timeline
Managing Editor
Voice of America (VOA) Kurdish Service
06.2024 - 08.2024
Broadcaster, Editor, Web & Social Media Editor, TV Anchor
Voice of America (VOA) Kurdish Service
07.2009 - Current
Team Lead, Anchor, Broadcaster, Writer
Voice of America Kurdish Service
07.2009 - Current
Admissions Advisor
Columbia College
01.2009 - 07.2009
- Human Services Professional Certificate, 2008-2009, Columbia College, Calgary, Canada
- The Business of Writing Certificate, Department of the Interior University
- Conflict Resolution Certificate, Next Level Experience
Master of Education (MEd) -
Concordia University
BA - Political Science Program
Charter Oak State College
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