Audrey Swain

About Audrey Swain

I am a storyteller driven to ignite positive change in communities around the world. I have dedicated my career to deepening the connections between people and place, from community news reporting and nonprofit climate communications to technical writing on national-scale infrastructure and strategic communications for public assembly design.

Experience

1. Senior Communications Manager

   HNTB

   Apr 2025 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   Lead trade media relations strategy, securing coverage that elevates HNTB’s brand and expertise.+ Editor of Designer magazine, HNTB’s signature print and digital publication showcasing transformative projects that are shaping communities and the industry.+ Lead brand and communications initiatives for the firm’s architecture and integrated planning services, ensuring cohesive and impactful messaging.+ Collaborate with technical experts to translate complex ideas into compelling content across multiple channels.

Education

• Norwich University

  Bachelor's degree, English and Communications

  2009 — 2013

• Massey University

  Master of Journalism, Journalism

  2015 — 2016

Skills

• Journalism
• Editing
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Press Releases
• Creative Writing
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Community Outreach
• Research
• Time Management
• Investigative Reporting
• Newspapers
• Writing
• Nonprofits
• Team Leadership
• Music
• Teeline Shorthand
• Newsletters
• Photoshop
• Microsoft Office
• Indesign
• English
• Publications
• Technical Writing
• Microsoft Word
• Military Training
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Corporate Communications
• Grant Writing
• Archival Research
• Photography
• Drone Certified