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Megan Tate is a seasoned communications professional with 20+ years of experience in strategic communications, editing, and public relations. She has worked in various roles, including Communications Manager, Speechwriting Intern, and Reporter/Designer/Copy editor. Her expertise includes social media, online marketing, research, and writing for publications and newspapers. Megan has held positions at The Knowland Group, Office of Congressman Aaron Schock, Ozinga for Congress, The Columbia Missourian, The Southern Illinoisan, The White House, and DICOM Grid. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and has experience with online marketing and social media platforms.

Experience

    • Communications Manager
      • Aug 2012 - Present

      DICOM Grid is a leading provider of a cloud-based online medical image exchange.

    • Communications Manager
      • Dec 2009 - Aug 2012

      • Designed and implemented company’s communications strategy• Wrote extensive content for launch of new website within first two weeks• Launched and managed all social media including blogging, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube• Drafted press releases and pitched stories to national, local, and industry-related media• Wrote articles and columns on behalf of CEO for numerous industry publications

    • Intern/Staff Assistant
      • May 2009 - Dec 2009

      • Ran front office including assisting constituents and managing interns• Attended legislative briefings and forums on behalf of legislative assistants• Answered constituent mail using IQ• Set up and led congressional tours• Assisted with day-to-day office operations

    • Deputy Communications Director
      • Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

      · Wrote press releases, media advisories, speeches, and position papers · Helped organize campaign events, including fundraiser with Vice President Dick Cheney · Assisted with grassroots

    • Reporter/Designer/Copy editor
      • Aug 2007 - May 2008

      · Covered local government beat as well as other general assignment stories· Edited news, feature and wire stories according to AP style and grammar· Designed 1A and feature pages for print and online versions

    • Reporter
      • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

      · Worked as a freelance reporter for regional newspaper· Wrote weekly column

    • Speechwriting Intern
      • Jan 2007 - May 2007

      · Conducted extensive research for Presidential speeches · Fact-checked Presidential speeches for accuracy and reliability · Assisted with day-to-day office operations and provided support to speechwriting team

    • Writing Intern
      • May 2006 - Dec 2006

      · Wrote press releases and media advisories that received nationwide coverage · Assisted with set-up for press conferences · Wrote radio scripts for the Mizzou Spotlight on ScienceCOMPUTER PROFICIENCES · Completely proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Adobe InDesign, Dreamweaver, Acrobat · Experience with Microsoft Publisher and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash

Education

  • 2004 - 2008
    University of Missouri-Columbia
    BA, Journalism, Political Science

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