Christian Nelson

Led all internal and external PR, including campaign development, messaging strategy, and stakeholder communications. Produced and distributed press releases, media advisories, and executive talking points. Managed social media channels, increasing engagement through targeted content and community-focused storytelling.

Public Relations Specialist at Silver Star Communications (2024-08 – Present)

• Led all internal and external PR, including campaign development, messaging strategy, and stakeholder communications.
• Produced and distributed press releases, media advisories, and executive talking points.
• Managed social media channels, increasing engagement through targeted content and community-focused storytelling.
• Represented the company at public events, strengthening relationships with local officials, partners, and customers.
• Developed multimedia content (video, photo, copy) to support marketing, customer retention, and brand reputation and resulted in a 250-500% increase in online interaction and viewership over 2 years.
• Responsible for 60% email open rates, over 2,000 monthly website visitors.
• Ran booths at events that hosted 200-1,000 attendees.
• One project I am particularly proud of is the 2026 Teton Valley Fiber Build website which sees thousands of local visitors each month.

Producer/Reporter/Show Host at BYU-Idaho Radio 94.3 FM (2021-04 – 2024-07)

• Produced daily news packages, conducted interviews, and wrote scripts for NPR programming.
• Hosted live radio segments for Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
• Directed and performed on The Spot Podcast, managing editorial planning and guest coordination.
• Delivered clear, engaging on-air performance using professional broadcast diction and voice techniques.
• Collaborated with newsroom leadership to maintain journalistic standards and meet tight deadlines.

Producer/Director/DP at Soapbox Agency (2021-09 – 2024-10)

• Directed, shot, and edited promotional videos for businesses and organizations across multiple industries.
• Managed creative teams, production schedules, and client communication.
• Produced a full television season for BYUtv's Latter-day Profiles, overseeing interviews, studio operations, and post-production workflows.
• Delivered polished, broadcast-quality content under professional production standards.

Bachelor of Science in Communication – Brigham Young University-Idaho (2024-07)