Lead Communications Specialist at Transamerica
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Transamerica
Communications Manager
Transamerica
Lead Communications Specialist
September 2018 to April 2019
Transamerica
Senior Communications Specialist
August 2015 to September 2018
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The University of Iowa Alumni Association
Web Editor (Communications Coordinator)
August 2014 to July 2015
Iowa City, Iowa Area
Sourcemedia/Gazette
Multimedia Journalist -- Education
July 2012 to August 2014
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Southwest Newspapers (Prior Lake American)
Staff Writer
November 2009 to July 2012
Prior Lake, Minn.
Padilla Speer Beardsley, Inc
Public Relations Intern
June 2009 to November 2009
Minneapolis, Minn.
The Daily Iowan
Arts and Culture Editor
January 2009 to May 2009
Iowa City, Iowa
The Daily Iowan
Arts and Culture Reporter
August 2007 to December 2008
Iowa City, Iowa
Fairview Health Services
Internal Communications Intern
June 2008 to August 2008
Minneapolis, Minn.
Southwest Newspapers
Editorial Intern
June 2007 to August 2007
Shakopee, Minn.
The University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts Degrees, Journalism and Mass Communication; Political Science with an emphasis in Political Processes
2005 to 2009
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Mass Communication, Political Science
2005 to 2009
What company does Meryn Fluker work for?
Meryn Fluker works for Transamerica
What is Meryn Fluker's role at Transamerica?
Meryn Fluker is Communications Manager
What industry does Meryn Fluker work in?
Meryn Fluker works in the Public Relations and Communications industry.
📖 Summary
Communications Manager @ Transamerica Lead Communications Specialist @ Transamerica From September 2018 to April 2019 (8 months) Senior Communications Specialist @ Transamerica From August 2015 to September 2018 (3 years 2 months) Cedar Rapids, IowaWeb Editor (Communications Coordinator) @ The University of Iowa Alumni Association Maintain and update social media accounts that connect with more than 37,000 followers Edit all electronic copy – including emails and website content – for the 45,000-member organizationCoordinate outreach to journalists and secure promotional media placements for association programsAnalyze insights and user data to optimize digital communication efforts From August 2014 to July 2015 (1 year) Iowa City, Iowa AreaMultimedia Journalist -- Education @ Sourcemedia/Gazette Pitch and compose stories primarily about education for Iowa’s second-largest newspaper, which reaches more than 165,000 readers daily Interview students, staff members and administrators at schools throughout The Gazette’s 16-county coverage areaAppear on ABC affiliate KCRG-TV9’s morning and evening newscastsRepresent The Gazette at workshops, summits and other professional events From July 2012 to August 2014 (2 years 2 months) Cedar Rapids, IowaStaff Writer @ Southwest Newspapers (Prior Lake American) Preview local theater productions, book releases and film screenings Cover education-related features and hard news as the school district beat reporterUtilize social media tools, including Facebook and Twitter, to engage readersPerform copy editing tasksCreate slideshows containing original photographs for the paper's website From November 2009 to July 2012 (2 years 9 months) Prior Lake, Minn.Public Relations Intern @ Padilla Speer Beardsley, Inc Drafted articles for inclusion in trade publicationsDeveloped and distributed news releases and media advisories Researched and recognized editorial opportunities in order to submit original materialContacted journalists to garner coverage for product announcementsBuilt media lists to identify appropriate audiences for client information From June 2009 to November 2009 (6 months) Minneapolis, Minn.Arts and Culture Editor @ The Daily Iowan Applied AP style rules to every feature in the sectionAssigned stories to a staff of 12 reportersEdited articles for accuracy, clarity and overall qualityBudgeted space for the newspaper's Arts and Culture sectionBrainstormed ways to present content in various media platforms From January 2009 to May 2009 (5 months) Iowa City, IowaArts and Culture Reporter @ The Daily Iowan Pitched story ideas for editorial approvalWrote pieces about emerging cultural trends and upcoming arts eventsFilmed and edited original videos to accompany features Maintained weekly calendar of events both in print and on the InternetParticipated in staff's weekly broadcast on campus radio station KRUI From August 2007 to December 2008 (1 year 5 months) Iowa City, IowaInternal Communications Intern @ Fairview Health Services Produced copy for the organization’s internal publication, PreviewEvaluated content and “best practices” to increase usefulness of company websiteProvided input during meetings regarding various departmental concernsAssessed internal documents for errors and issues involving structure and flowDevised text for statewide nursing recruitment mailing “Nursing at Fairview” From June 2008 to August 2008 (3 months) Minneapolis, Minn.Editorial Intern @ Southwest Newspapers Reported on local events for company's weekly newspapersPhotographed area residents and artists to accompany written contentAssisted graphics and design team with story illustrations and formatting ideasCompiled weekly calendar listingsVolunteered and represented organization at community gatherings From June 2007 to August 2007 (3 months) Shakopee, Minn.
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