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Matthew Welsh

Lexington

Summary

Media relations professional with proven track record in creating and executing effective communication strategies. Known for building strong media relationships and delivering impactful PR campaigns. Highly collaborative, results-driven, and adaptable to changing environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Media Relations Manager

Vancouver Lightning FC
11.2023 - 02.2025
  • Wrote press releases and sent them to local media sources
  • Organized successful interviews on local news and radio stations
  • Put the Lightning in two magazines and on two news stations
  • Got a local radio station to cover the home games


Media Relations Coordinator

Vancouver Victory FC
03.2019 - 07.2024

-Helped to set up and tore down tables, tents, and water jugs
-Kept stats during the games then sent them to the league after the game
-Put the Victory in two magazines and three newspapers

-Successfully put the Victory on a local radio stations

Media Coordinator

Vancouver Volcanoes
11.2023 - 06.2024

-Sent out press releases to media across the country

-Put the Volcanoes on the news five times on four different news stations

-Put the Volcanoes in 13 newspapers and magazines in seven different states plus British Columbia

-Got a local radio station to cover the home games
-Posted graphics on various social media platforms
-Wrote the post-game recaps

Marketing Coordinator

Portland Fighting Shockwave
10.2019 - 05.2022

-Sent out press releases to the media

-Put the Fighting Shockwave in 10 different newspapers

-Put the Fighting Shockwave on the news seven times

-Booked the Fighting Shockwave on Oregon Public Broadcasting

-Ran various social media accounts from Facebook to Instagram
-Had a Facebook post that got 332 likes and 2,000 shares

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

Washington State University
Vancouver, WA
12-2018

Skills

  • Video editing
  • Crisis management
  • Media list building
  • Internal communications
  • Brand messaging
  • Press release writing
  • Media outreach
  • Public relations
  • Community engagement

Timeline

Media Relations Manager

Vancouver Lightning FC
11.2023 - 02.2025

Media Coordinator

Vancouver Volcanoes
11.2023 - 06.2024

Marketing Coordinator

Portland Fighting Shockwave
10.2019 - 05.2022

Media Relations Coordinator

Vancouver Victory FC
03.2019 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

Washington State University
Matthew Welsh