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Tyler Maffitt

Saratoga Springs,UT

Summary

Results-oriented communications leader, bringing talents in writing, presenting, decision-making, educating, and managing communications for diverse audiences and needs. Anticipates roadblocks and pitfalls to proactively manage concerns to produce positive outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Manager

EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY
04.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw team that produced messaging for Eagle Mountain City
  • Rebranded community to achieve messaging goals and outcomes
  • Wrote press releases, handled press inquiries, advised on political matters, managed social media and marketing campaigns to improve public engagement
  • Constructed public engagement platforms on City website such as Rumor Stop, ClearGov, mobile app
  • Contracted to rebuild Eagle Mountain City website

Executive Editor

OGDEN NEWSPAPERS, INC.
12.2019 - 11.2020
  • Oversaw the editorial efforts of the Daily Herald and Standard-Examiner newspapers
  • Led a staff of 26 through daily reporting and opinion content decisions
  • Coached reporters, managed difficult editorial decisions, informed audiences through a range of political, sports, business and opinion articles
  • Transitioned the staff through difficult morale and productivity issues to bring about positive organizational change.

News Reporter

KANKAKEE VALLEY BROADCASTING
12.2014 - 11.2016
  • Covered news over four counties in greater Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana while bringing an elevated understanding of government, education, business, crime, and courts to readership
  • Anchored multiple daily newscasts and assembled in-depth public affairs programming
  • Maintained website content and took on the duties of News Director on a regular basis.

Government Reporter

GALESBURG BROADCASTING INC.
10.2012 - 10.2014
  • Responsible for award-winning journlaism covering federal, state, county, and municipal government
  • Covered breaking news, maintained website and social media content, and developed skills to investigate local budget, pension, and union disputes.

Assistant News Director

JARB INC.
11.2010 - 03.2011
  • Hosted multiple daily newscasts, contributed content to weekly public-affairs programming
  • Covered news related to the local school board, courts, and breaking news

Education

Journalism And Economics

HASTINGS COLLEGE
Hastings, NE

Skills

  • Message Branding
  • Public Relations Strategies
  • Speechwriting
  • Opinion and position statements
  • News articles and editorials
  • Expert written and verbal communication
  • Engaging Stakeholders
  • Advertising and Marketing
  • Everbridge
  • WordPress
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Google Analytics
  • Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Threads and analytics suites

Affiliations

  • 3CMA, Utah Society for Professional Journalists, Utah Association for Government Communicators

Accomplishments

2016 Indiana Broadcasters Association Best Breaking News Report

2013 Illinois Broadcasters Association Best Investigative Journalist

Timeline

Communications Manager

EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY
04.2021 - Current

Executive Editor

OGDEN NEWSPAPERS, INC.
12.2019 - 11.2020

News Reporter

KANKAKEE VALLEY BROADCASTING
12.2014 - 11.2016

Government Reporter

GALESBURG BROADCASTING INC.
10.2012 - 10.2014

Assistant News Director

JARB INC.
11.2010 - 03.2011

Journalism And Economics

HASTINGS COLLEGE

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