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Dwight Cunningham

Principal at Dwight Cunningham Communications & Consulting

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Dwight Cunningham is a seasoned journalist and communications expert with 22 years of experience, holding various positions in media relations, crisis communications, and education, with a BA in Journalism from the University of the District of Columbia.

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Location

Greenwood, South Carolina, United States, US

Skills

Journalism
Media Relations
Editing
Editorial
Publications
Public Relations
Strategic Communications
Newspapers
Crisis Communications
Copy Editing
Writing
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$125.0

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Okay, let’s tackle this. So Dwight Cunningham has 33 years of experience in journalism, media relations, and public relations, which is a long time. He has worked with prominent news organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions, which suggests a high level of expertise. His experience in crisis communications, having led public relations, media, and outreach efforts in response to presidentially-declared disasters, is also valuable. However, his rate is not extremely high, which suggests that he may be looking for a more sustainable income. Considering his level of experience, skills, and industry demand, I would estimate his hourly rate to be around $125. This rate is lower than what some top professionals in his field might charge, but it's still competitive considering his experience and expertise.

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Dwight Cunningham is a seasoned communications expert with 22 years of experience in journalism, media relations, and public relations. As Principal of Dwight Cunningham Communications & Consulting, he has mentored hundreds of journalists of color and provided crisis communications services to public and private entities. Cunningham holds a BA in Journalism from the University of the District of Columbia and has received professional development in newspaper management from the University of Arizona and Northwestern University. He is certified in Crisis Communication by the Institute for Crisis Management.

Credentials

Institute For Crisis Management / Crisis Communication Certification / 2012

Institute for Crisis Management

Experience

Dwight Cunningham Communications & Consulting
- Principal
  
  Sep 2001 - Present
- Consulting Director
  
  Sep 2001 - 2011
  
  Media Relations - Crisis Communications (clients include public and private entities) - Journalism Education - Mentor and Career Counselor to Hundreds of Journalists of Color
DC Government
- Communications Consultant
  - 2008 - 2011
Howard University
- Washington, DC
- Journalism Professor (Adjunct)
  - Aug 2003 - May 2010
  - Washington, DC
  Instructor to undergrad communications students at this historically black college; taught reporting, writing and editing courses in multimedia platforms during fall and spring semesters at two different periods from 2003 to 2010.
The Freedom Forum
- John Seigenthaler Center at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.
- Diversity Institute Training Editor
  - 2005 - 2006
  - John Seigenthaler Center at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.
  My former charges have one many awards in investigative journalism and public service—including the Pulitzer Prize For Investigative Journalism. These minority journalists today are supreme content creators.
FEMA
- Various Locations throughout the US
- Lead Public Information Officer
  - 2001 - 2006
  - Various Locations throughout the US
  From the World Trade Center Attack up until Hurricanes Katrina/Rita, led public relations, media and outreach professionals in response to presidentially-declared disasters.
Newspapers & Magazines
- United States
- Newspaperman
  - Sep 1971 - Mar 2005
  - United States
  Journalist – reporter/staff writer and editor – for more than 25 years at some of the nation’s premier news organizations. My works have appeared in The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Miami Herald and Greensboro (NC) Daily News, Adweek and Crain Communications products. Awarded major honors in journalism and was a Pulitzer Prize Finalist. My efforts in diversity hiring at newspapers and magazines created benchmarks for the industry to follow. I’ve held almost every newsroom position from copy clerk to reporter, copy editor, news editor/copy desk chief, business editor to managing editor. Other roles encompassed staff recruiting and training.
Long Island University
- Brooklyn, NY
- Adjunct Professor
  - 1997 - 2001
  - Brooklyn, NY

Education

1977 - 1979

University of the District of Columbia
BA, Journalism

1977 - 1979
University of Arizona, Northwestern University for professional development in newspaper management

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