Lori Kelman
Director of Communications
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About
Dynamic communicator specializing in narrative storytelling and media relations. Skilled in interviewing, factchecking, and transforming interviews and source material into engaging narratives. Extensive major market broadcasting and high-profile public relations, crisis communications, and marketing mastery in both corporate and agency arenas. Demonstrated ability to craft and pitch compelling stories that resonate and endure with the media.
Experience
Director of Communications at Enhancing Teen Communication (2014-01 – Present)
- Led branding and strategic communications initiatives to craft compelling narratives and key messaging
- Created and managed digital media and social media content to engage target audiences
- Directed copywriting and collateral development to support storytelling objectives
- Oversaw website design and content to enhance user experience and information delivery
- Generated nationwide media coverage
Instructor at The Academy of Radio & TV Broadcasting (2016-09 – 2024-12)
- Instructed students in news anchoring, copywriting, interviewing, and story development to enhance newsworthy storytelling skills
- Developed curriculum focused on effective communication, public speaking, and impactful community relations
- Delivered broadcasting training including news reporting, news writing, narrative composition, social media, and media relations
News Anchor/Reporter at Radio/TV (2014-01 – 2025-10)
- Delivered engaging news stories and analysis
- Built strong community relations and managed external relationships
- Conducted public speaking engagements and supervised staff to ensure quality broadcasting
- Composed, reported, and developed news stories with attention to detail and accuracy
- Interviewed news makers and edited digitally for broadcast
Director of Media Relations at Port of Los Angeles
- Crafted press releases and media strategies to enhance client visibility
- Coordinated trade shows, promotional events, and community outreach to engage audiences
- Developed media kits and coordinated trade shows and promotional events
- Engaged in community outreach and media troubleshooting
- Supported storytelling through targeted public relations efforts
Manager of Corporate Media Relations at Fidelity Investments
- Led corporate media training and media pitches to secure media placements
- Managed crisis communications
- Coordinated press interviews, tours, and conferences
- Fostered and maintained strong media relationships to enhance corporate reputation
Senior Account Manager at Texas Instruments
- Developed media strategies and press releases to support public relations campaigns
- Created and disseminated media kits and addressed media inquiries
