A communications professional (specializing in public relations, content creation, corporate communications, editorial and social media) who provides the highest level of service, insight and creativity with a deep industry knowledge.

Corporate Communications Manager @ Lead corporate communications efforts across a broad range of mission-critical issues for the company, supporting reactive and proactive communications across Facebook’s corporate functions including community outreach. Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, bloggers, community leaders and other opinion makers. Represent Facebook as a spokesperson and manage external events with a Facebook presence. Develop and write a wide range of communications materials including press statements, public posts and comments, messaging and FAQs, and speeches. Work cross-functionally with teams inside and outside corporate communications to achieve goals. From August 2015 to Present (5 months) Director, Media Relations @ Generated media coverage for company events (award ceremonies, panels, showcases); developing brand strategy and messaging; editing and writing content for BMI's website, quarterly magazine and newsletters. Conceived and managed corporate communication strategies centered on advocacy and education initiatives Devised and implemented press campaigns using traditional tactics and social media tools (Facebook, Twitter) resulting in coverage by outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, BET.com, Playbill, The Advocate, & CBS 2 Chicago. Developed communications materials for dissemination: press releases, media alerts, press kits & social media releases. Conceived and executed social media messaging for events focusing on awareness, engagement and measurement Planned and executed video content to leverage through social media, driving communications metrics for brand building. Coordinated press activities for artists during BMI-sponsored music festivals such as SXSW, CMJ, and Lollapalooza. Served as a contributing editor for company’s affiliate publications: MusicWorld Magazine and the BMI Foundation Inc. newsletter. Oversaw photo compiling, freelance contractors and story selections. Managed feature & news stories for company website through writing, editing and posting content. From July 2007 to July 2015 (8 years 1 month) Publicity Coordinator @ Responsible for coordinating and managing publicity for label artists and assisting two Senior Publicity Directors. Pitched and secured press for label artists in various regional (i.e., tour press) and national media outlets including The Washington Post and The San Francisco Chronicle. Created and managed artists' publicity budgets ranging from $15,000 to $100,000. Wrote and distributed executive corporate announcements. Coordinated aspects of artists press appearances by managing itineraries and liaising with editors and television producers. Administered product mailings to media outlets, maintained publicity tools (press kits, videos, photos, and database), processed department invoices and supervised a team of student interns. From June 2005 to June 2007 (2 years 1 month) Field Marketing Representative @ Served as a liaison between Sony and urban retail stores to secure and sustain product visibility. Created marketing and merchandising campaigns while monitoring retail compliance on price and positioning initiatives. Articulated new releases and organized artist appearances at retail outlets. Conducted daily retail visits to administer inventory checks and analyze consumer buying trends. From July 2001 to January 2005 (3 years 7 months)

Executive Education: Duke Leadership Program @ Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business From 2013 to 2013 Master of Science (M.S.), Media Management @ Fordham University - Graduate School of Business Administration From 2005 to 2007 Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communication/Media Studies @ Clark Atlanta University Jamil Walker is skilled in: Publicity, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Music, Online Content Creation, Video Editing, Facebook, Social Media, Public Relations, Blogging, Radio, Video Production, Entertainment, Digital Media