CHRISTIAN ALEXANDERSEN
Harrisburg, Pa. · 908-692-8301
[email protected] · www.CRAwriter.com
SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR
Skilled communicator with experience in writing, editing, graphic design and social media management. Proven ability to lead teams through successful long- and short-term projects. Proficient knowledge in online strategies and social media engagement.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
PA Senate Democratic Caucus, Harrisburg, Pa. June 2017-Now
Social media director
· Produce and post content for all Caucus social media accounts
· Create and implemented successful online and social media growth strategies
· Host online events, developed graphics, produced videos and shot photos
· Manage a department of four graphic designers and a web developer
Patriot-News/PennLive, Harrisburg, Pa. Oct. 2014-June 2017
Government reporter
· Produced content reaching more than 2 million readers a year
· Developed, shot and edited more than 200 videos
· Led several team projects that received more than 1 million hits each
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Carroll County Times, Westminster, Md. July 2010-Oct. 2014
Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W.Va. July 2007-July 2010
Daily Athenaeum, Morgantown, W.Va. Dec. 2004-May 2007
Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va. Aug.-Dec. 2004
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
· Keystone Press award 2016
· Eight Maryland, Delaware and DC Press Association awards 2012-2014
· Two Landmark Community Newspapers Inc. awards 2012-2013
· James S. Keat Freedom of Information Award 2012
· West Virginia Press Association Award 2009
EDUCATION
West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va.
Bachelor of Arts, English
Minors: Political science and history
Skilled communicator with experience in writing, editing, graphic design and social media management. Proven ability to lead teams through successful long- and short-term projects. Proficient knowledge in online strategies and social media engagement.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
PA Senate Democratic Caucus, Harrisburg, Pa. June 2017-Now
Social media director
· Produce and post content for all Caucus social media accounts
· Create and implemented successful online and social media growth strategies
· Host online events, developed graphics, produced videos and shot photos
· Manage a department of four graphic designers and a web developer
Patriot-News/PennLive, Harrisburg, Pa. Oct. 2014-June 2017
Government reporter
· Produced content reaching more than 2 million readers a year
· Developed, shot and edited more than 200 videos
· Led several team projects that received more than 1 million hits each
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Carroll County Times, Westminster, Md. July 2010-Oct. 2014
Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W.Va. July 2007-July 2010
Daily Athenaeum, Morgantown, W.Va. Dec. 2004-May 2007
Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va. Aug.-Dec. 2004
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
· Keystone Press award 2016
· Eight Maryland, Delaware and DC Press Association awards 2012-2014
· Two Landmark Community Newspapers Inc. awards 2012-2013
· James S. Keat Freedom of Information Award 2012
· West Virginia Press Association Award 2009
EDUCATION
West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va.
Bachelor of Arts, English
Minors: Political science and history