Cari Shane

, 1141 4th Street NE Washington, DC 20002
Website: www.carishane.com
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Professional Experience

Based in the Washington DC area, I am a former television and radio reporter, working currently as a freelance journalist and 21st Century Media Strategist. I specialize in Social Media Journalism, Pitch and Press Release Angle Development and Strategic Communications Consulting working with businesses and corporations to create a strong 21st Century footprint. I have been in the industry for more than 25 years. My philosophy: It all comes down telling a good story... Whether you are at a cocktail party, on a ski lift with a stranger, in a business meeting or trying to sell something, it all comes down to telling a good story. That's because the trite phrase, "communication is key," is always true. The cornerstone of any strategic communications campaign -- whether digital, traditional or a combination of both -- is your story complete with well-defined messaging, great content and an interesting angle. That's why, no matter the tools or venue -- press releases/pitches, collateral, websites, advertor

Expertise

Writer
30 Years
Social Media
5 Years
Copywriter
5 Years

Specialty

Lifestyle
30 Years
Women's Issues
26 Years
Science
5 Years

Industries


Marketing (firm) - Small to mid-sized corp. cl
5 Years
PR (firm) - Small to mid-sized corp. clients
15 Years
Pr/marketing - all
20 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

30 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Washington Post (10+)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Prestipino Dental Group (10+)

Other Work History

The corporate client list is quite long. I have only added a few to the list above. As the owner of my own PR and social media company, I ran social media and PR strategies for a variety of SMBs from 2011 through 2015. I am happy to provide any references requested. I have worked as a PR consultant and a journalist (on and off camera) for more than 25 years.

Technical Skills

WordPress

Foreign Language Skills

English

Computer Skills

Word

Equipment

MAC

References

Provided upon request

Awards

AP Breaking News

Associations

Board of The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce

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