Journalism, Storytelling, Public Relations, Communications

Navideh Forghani

Gilbert, AZ
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Senior Communications Associate 08/2019-Present Uber - Crisis Communication - Respond to media request for major safety incidents - Draft statements - Organize and launch media campaigns - Prep leadership for media interviews Media And Marketing Consultant 03/2018 to Current Front Sight Consulting – Phoenix, AZ - Secure media coverage for client and create specific campaigns. - Prepare social media posts and videos to promote the interests and agenda of the client. - Write and distribute press releases for the ASA. - Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media outlets. - Write, edit and produce stories for multiple media platforms. Plan and execute fundraising events. - Develop and implement marketing and communications plans for clients. - Consult and prep client for on-camera media interviews. Public Information Officer 02/2017 to Current Pinal County Sheriff's Office – Florence, AZ - Develop key messaging and position statements for day to day operations and crisis communications. - Coach management on communication tactics with stakeholders, community, and media organizations. - Draft and manage media communications designed to promote company brand and image. - Execute and grow organization's social media outreach. Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming media calls. - Coordinate news releases, media responses, press packets. Execute media campaign on important issues impacting the community. - Draft speeches for command staff. - Draft engaging, accurate and effective press releases. - Manage routine and crisis communications with the media and members of the public. - Set up interviews with staff members to field media requests. - Pitch stories to media organizations to promote company interests. Multimedia Journalist 08/2011 to 02/2017 KNXV ABC15 – Phoenix, AZ - Analyzed multiple sources of information for daily newscasts. - Filtered large amounts of data for a broad audience. - Worked with various organizations to disseminate information. - Created and produced stories for various media platforms. - Built long-term trusting relationships within the community. - Well-connected and established media contacts