JORDAN SCOTT MITRIK

412-867-5308 | jordanscottmitrik@gmail.com | jordanmitrik.weebly.com

EXPERIENCE
Account Executive | Jampole Communications, Inc. - Pittsburgh, Pa.
August 2016 - Present
Create content for both print and digital platforms, including magazine articles and social media posts
Write and distribute news releases to media, pitching successfully to regional news outlets in Pa., N.J. and N.Y.
Serve as liaison between clients and the media
Compile media lists via Cision for healthcare, nonprofit and technology spheres for mass distribution
Blog Coordinator | Public Relations Society of America Pittsburgh Chapter - Pittsburgh, Pa.
June 2016 - Present
In charge of all publishing and content selection for the Chapters blog
Develop and maintain an editorial calendar consisting of curated, cocreated and original content
Create newsworthy and timely pieces relevant to target audiences on a weekly basis
Assist with realtime social media publishing during events
Communications Freelancer | Field General Communications - Pittsburgh, Pa.
May 2016 - August 2016
Created a media list for a major food client via Cision
Conducted research to identify influencers across multiple platforms including Instagram, Twitter and YouTube
Firm Director | Red Brick Communications - Waynesburg, Pa.
May 2014 - May 2016
Managed the firms operations by overseeing all public relations materials and campaigns before execution
Achieved National Affiliation through the Public Relations Student Society of America, the highest
recognition a firm can receive
Communicated regularly with five clients to ensure satisfactory progress
Constructed and implemented firms first website
Writer and Intern | Office of University Relations, Waynesburg University - Waynesburg, Pa. December 2013 - May 2016
Wrote more than 50 news releases and feature stories published on the University website to showcase
accomplishments, resulting in 29,617+ page hits during the 2015-16 academic year
Created and edited copy for multiple written formats including pitches, biographies and speeches
Provided content for Universitys annual report and magazine
Content Creator | The Odyssey Newspaper - New York City, N.Y.
February 2016 - May 2016
Wrote weekly articles for the online news platform that cover a variety of professional development, trending
or controversial social topics, resulting in one of my articles to reach 1000+ social engagements throughout the
United States in three days
Social Media and Promotions Chair | Caffeinate Your Career - Waynesburg, Pa.
September 2015 - April 2016
Implemented social media accounts and a comprehensive plan to generate awareness about the event
Produced collateral materials such as posters and giveaways that were disseminated to more than 30 colleges
Live-tweeted during the two-day event, resulting in 24,400+ Tweet impressions and 3,500+ profile visits
Public Relations and Marketing Intern | Pittsburgh CLO - Pittsburgh, Pa.
May 2015 - August 2015
Built relationships with and pitched to regional Pittsburgh media outlets to drive awareness of the 2015
Summer Season musicals, resulting in 11 show-specific stories to be written and published
Wrote news releases that were featured on BroadwayWorld.com to enhance web presence
Contributed to social media outreach as well as organized and executed media interviews
Planned and executed show cast parties and additional special events
Worked closely with organizations content management system (CMS)

EDUCATION

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, Pa.
Bachelor of Arts: Public Relations
Minor: Marketing
Summa Cum Laude, May 2016

SKILLS

Microsoft Office Illustrator InDesign

Photoshop Premiere MailChimp
Hootsuite CMS AP Style WordPress
Research Cision Event Planning
News Reporting Social Media Analytics

HONORS

2016 PRSSA National Gold Key Award

2015 Bob OGara Scholarship Award
Member of Lambda Pi Eta
Leadership Scholar
George Eastman Young Leaders Award