Tim Becker

Background

About Tim Becker

Corporate/Agency Communications leader, brand storyteller and Emmy award-winning, experienced news Anchor, Reporter and in-depth journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry, now applying those skills to the agency communications field. Strong media and communication professional with deep contacts in-and knowledge of- the media landscape both locally and nationally, skilled in research, information sourcing and distillation, non-linear editing, broadcasting, field production, storytelling, and video creation and production. • Research, develop and implement outbound messaging to enhance the agency’s profile and connect with the community via the media, external messaging platforms such as agency website, social media, emailing and other resources. Coordinate media relations, coverage and placement, fielding media inquiries and acting as a spokesman for the agency. Connect with all divisions of city government and partnering agencies to effectively research and provide timely and accurate information. • Coordinate with policy advisers and cross-collaborate with partnering bureaus and departments to identify positive internal developments and continuing strategies for success to share with the public via media placement. Garner earned media coverage and monitor news media and social media to ensure accurate coverage and messaging. • Develop and lead communication plans and strategies as necessary for individual projects. Briefing subject matter experts and executives with strategies and talking points for speaking engagements and media interviews. • Develop solutions and strategic communications for outbound response as needed when public relations issues arise. • Distill and simplify complex and technical information to generate comprehensible messaging for public consumption. Coordinate with subject matter experts to research and verify the accuracy of outbound information.