Tedi Doychinova
San Diego,California
Summary
Innovative communications specialist with a nonprofit background in driving digital engagement. Proven track record in crafting compelling content, executing strategic communication plans, and delivering high-impact campaigns. Skilled in collaborating with diverse teams to develop and implement educational initiatives that empower historically underrepresented communities. Passionate about harnessing the power of communication and technology to create positive, lasting change. Adept at managing multiple projects with precision and creativity, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients and stakeholders.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Engagement Officer
The Regional Policy and Innovation Center
San Diego
04.2022 - Current
- Implemented an innovative Technology Launchpad to optimize technological solutions for local governments.
- Successfully created and nurtured connections with community organizations, laying the foundation for a prosperous startup venture.
- Focused research efforts on identifying climate-appropriate solutions to promote equitable access to clean water in economically disadvantaged areas.
Program Officer
International Center for Journalists
Washington, D.C.
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Played a key role in the production and research of stories showcasing notable developments in media and newsrooms.
- Enhanced the quality of web content through copy-editing and designing for new specialty journalism programs with a focus on complex subjects.
- Created email blasts and newsletters to promote outreach campaigns and member events.
- Provided community management support to four thousand diverse members, building cross-border communities of journalists in online groups
- Simultaneously handled 14 projects with a total worth of $8.2 million. Demonstrated strong project management skills by efficiently setting and meeting deadlines, organizing tasks, and ensuring on-time delivery within allocated budgets.
- Demonstrated effective oversight and leadership in managing consultants, partners, and interns.
- Diversified organization through the recruitment of 42 media trainers, aligned with journalists' requirements for impactful projects that bring about positive change and benefit lives.
- Provided support to 52 international media teams by implementing strategic digital plans that effectively boosted subscriptions through enhanced audience engagement
- Analyzed participant survey data for six global Video & Reader Revenue Accelerators in collaboration with the Facebook Journalism Project to support news startups
- Identified the needs of 150,000 journalists through extensive research and motivated their engagement by encouraging applications to ICFJ's programs, grants,and online resources.
Local Media Project, Operations
Solutions Journalism
01.2021
- Supported 15 newsrooms in developing sustainability plans, encompassing editorial, business, and audience strategies to address community challenges through a solutions lens.
- Coordinated grants management and community engagement initiatives to develop a network of publishers for accountability and resource sharing.
Digital Content Manager
inewsource
San Diego, California
01.2021
- Generated engaging content on various social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
- Generated well-written digital content to effectively engage users and expand donor base.
- Effectively utilized WordPress to create and publish reporters' stories, while maintaining the newsroom's site
- Produced informative and engaging weekly newsletters using the platform MailChimp
Web Producer, Middle East Affairs
Madrid, Spain
01.2018
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to ensure digital content adhered to editorial guidelines.
- Wrote and published daily pieces on Middle East Affairs, ranging in length from 300 to 1200 words.
- Coordinated content creation, including photos and graphics, while supporting the managing editor with editorial input.
- Developed SEO optimized headlines to increase page views and attract unique visitors.
English Language Instructor
Professional Training & Coaching Group
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Consulted 200 business leaders in enhancing writing, presentation, and cross-cultural communication skills across multiple countries, including Turkey, Italy, Spain, Russia, and China.
Education
Master of Arts - Digital Journalism and Design
University of South Florida
01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
Syracuse University
NY01.2013
Skills
- Content Creation
- Web
- Social
- Newsletters
- Communication Skills
- Outreach
- Advocacy
- Designing
- Launching
- Managing events
- Managing programs
- Producing webinars
- Online events
- HTML
- CSS
- Social Marketing
- Program Management
- Innovation and Creativity
- Community Relations
- Logistics Coordination
Timeline
Network Engagement Officer
The Regional Policy and Innovation Center
04.2022 - Current
Local Media Project, Operations
Solutions Journalism
01.2021
Digital Content Manager
inewsource
01.2021
Program Officer
International Center for Journalists
01.2019 - 01.2021
Web Producer, Middle East Affairs
01.2018
English Language Instructor
Professional Training & Coaching Group
01.2014 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Digital Journalism and Design
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
Syracuse University
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