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PRIMARY SERVICE OFFERING
DANIEL P. CLEMENS JR.
Daniel Clemens brings extensive expertise and experience in media, communications and content development derived from two decades both as a journalist for a major news organization and as a consultant to entities desiring to enhance their external communications.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Expertise and experience conceiving, creating and managing print and Web content
- Communications and messaging expertise
- Media relations and strategy expertise
- Social media skills
- Excellent writing, editing and design abilities
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTENT CONSULTANT
Sapient Government Services Inc.
- Served as news media subject matter expert and provided key technical expertise on a proposal for a Defense Department global news media initiative
- Created marketing and strategic communications materials
- Provided writing and editing support on several successful proposals in pursuit of major federal government contracts
- Conceived and created a stylebook and writing guide for use by proposal team
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- Communications and messaging expertise
- New release writing and distribution
- Media relations and outreach
- Social media communications
Kennard Chiropractic and Physical Therapy
- Communications and marketing strategy
- News release writing and distribution
- Media relations and outreach
THE BALTIMORE SUN
Editor, reporter, manager, designer
News Bureau Chief, Howard County
- Supervised up to 12 journalists producing daily print and Web news content in the one of the region’s most competitive readership areas
- Led team of journalists through the transition from a print-based operation to a multiple-platform, digital news and information service
- Led a marked increase in staff productivity in contributions to the print editions and the Web, with a specific focus on breaking news
- Established and maintained the bureau’s first Twitter account, with a focus on building the social media audience and distributing breaking news
- Supervised publication of local news and featured section produced three times a week
News Bureau Chief, Harford County
Deputy News Bureau Chief, Baltimore County
- Performed dual role, assuming responsibilities previously handled by two editors and enabling the organization to maximize resources
- Led significant increase in quality and quantity of Harford County coverage
- Supervised publication of a weekly special section of local news and feature content targeted to local readership
- Assisted with planning coverage and managing 10 journalists in Baltimore County, the organization’s largest circulation area
Sunday Editions Editor
- Responsible for the planning and execution of the flagship weekend editions, directing all aspects of news coverage and production
- Served as newsroom point of contact for circulation and production leaders
- Served as ranking newsroom editor in directing coverage during major news events such as the aftermath of 9/11, invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, and the space shuttle Columbia disaster
AWARDS
- Best Page 1 Design, Associated Press
- Award of Excellence in Page Design, Society for News Design
- Award of Excellence for Public Service Reporting, Society of Professional Journalists
EDUCATION
B.S., Journalism (cum laude), University of Maryland, College Park, 1987
OTHER
- Adjunct faculty, Journalism, Howard Community College, Fall 2009 to present
- Prison Ministry volunteer, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2006 to present
- Assistant coach, Elkridge Youth Organization girls softball, March 2009 to present
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