Destinee Shelly

Communications professional with experience in media relations, public relations, journalism, and strategic storytelling. Experienced in writing press releases, pitching stories, conducting interviews, and developing media-ready content, and supporting community engagement initiatives. Passionate about sports communications with a proven ability to build relationships, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Marketing and Communications Writing Intern at MSU Innovation Center (2023-06 – 2024-03)

• Wrote and distributed 20+ press releases highlighting organizational initiatives and research breakthroughs.
• Developed media-ready feature stories by interviewing 30+ researchers and stakeholders to showcase organizational impact.
• Monitored local and industry news and prepared weekly communications updates to support strategic storytelling opportunities.
• Supported media communications for research initiatives by preparing content and coordinating messages with researchers and stakeholders.
• Managed social media content that promoted research initiatives and increased awareness of organizational programs.
• Collaborated with researchers to identify and promote compelling stories, helping to strengthen community engagement and partnership opportunities

Executive Client Communication Specialist at Rocket Mortgage (2024-03 – Present)

• Served as a primary communications liaison for clients, delivering accurate messaging while high-volume interactions.
• Build trust through effective communication, relationship management, and problem resolution in a deadline-driven environment.
• Collaborated with licensed bankers to ensure consistent messaging and seamless client communication
• Managed multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and customer experience.

Reporter/Anchor at Focal Point News

Journalist at Spartan Newsroom

• Reported on campus community and athletic events by researching, interviewing sources, and delivering timely news stories across broadcast and digital platforms.
• Wrote broadcast scripts and collaborated with producers and reporters to deliver accurate, deadline-driven news coverage.
• Conducted on-camera interviews with students, coaches, community members to develop engaging stories for diverse audiences.
• Covered sporting events and community initiatives, strengthening skills in media relations, storytelling, and audience engagement.
• Produced compelling multimedia news packages, using AVID Media Composer, that informed the audience through strategic storytelling, interviews, scriptwriting, and broadcast production

Bachelors Degree in Journalism, Minor in Broadcast Journalism and Communications – Michigan State University (2019-08 – 2023-12)