Dan Wells

Background

About Dan Wells

EXPERIENCED NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER, PUBLIC RELATIONS/MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATORMotivated, self-starting and driven professional. Consistently exceeding professional objectives in a variety of industries. Research and interview multiple sources for high quality news reports on extremely tight deadlines; Quickly educate myself on a wide spectrum of complex issues to inform and educate the public. Break down complex and often confusing subjects into easy to understand, straight to the point compelling communications. Work with the knowledge that there is no room for error, emphasis on details a must.Write several news stories a day using AP Style writing skills. Build sustainable relationships and earn trust of everyone from community members to high level executives, elected officials, and community leaders.Work effectively and efficiently as part of a team. Interact daily with public/media relations representatives from all over the country screening pitches and seeking out the best story ideas. Use creativity to make the mundane, interesting. Meet daily, often hourly deadlines. Quickly adapt and change directions as situations mandate and stories evolve.SPECIALTIES Journalism, PR/Media Relations, Writing, Podcasting/Radio, Photography/Videography, Social Media, On-Camera/Mic PersonalitySKILL SETDigital and social media marketing. Public speaking. Task Prioritization. Team collaboration. Writing, editing, proofreading. Fluent in Microsoft Office 365. Multitask master. Organizing, delegating, motivating.