Dan Guthrie

About Dan Guthrie

I’m a Program and Project Management professional with a background spanning meteorology, climatology, news anchoring, reporting, and operational leadership in a regulated utility environment. Across every role, my core strength has been translating complex information into clear plans, aligned stakeholders, and reliable execution. I spent 12 years in broadcast news as a meteorologist and anchor, developing expertise in analyzing complex systems, communicating under pressure, and delivering clarity in high‑stakes situations. That foundation now fuels my work in operations and project delivery—especially where accuracy, timing, and cross‑functional coordination are critical. In my current role, I lead multi‑workstream initiatives, build structured risk‑mitigation frameworks, modernize content and processes, and partner across Legal, Regulatory, Operations, and Communications to deliver compliant, customer‑focused outcomes. I’m known for bringing order to ambiguity, aligning stakeholders early, and creating repeatable systems that reduce rework and accelerate delivery. I hold certifications from Harvard Business School, Cambridge Judge Business School, and Cornell in sustainability, circular economy, and project management—supporting organizations focused on operational excellence and long‑term strategic value. Open to Program Manager, Project Manager, Operations Manager, Sustainability Project Manager, and Communications‑aligned PM roles.

Experience

1. Senior Media Relations, Strategic Engagement, Digital, and Social Media Manager

   SoCalGas

   Dec 2023 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Lead cross‑functional projects and strategic initiatives across media relations, digital content, and stakeholder engagement within a highly regulated utility environment. Manage multi‑workstream planning, risk mitigation, and operational delivery for customer‑facing content and corporate communications. Partner with Legal, Regulatory, Operations, and executive leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment across all channels.Key Contributions:Manage end‑to‑end project cycles for digital and social content, including planning, stakeholder alignment, risk assessment, and delivery of weekly ratepayer‑benefit videos and strategic campaigns.Coordinate cross‑functional teams (Legal, Regulatory, Operations, Safety, SMEs) to ensure timely, compliant, and high‑impact content across digital, social, and media channels.Develop structured workflows and review processes that reduce rework, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate delivery timelines.Lead strategic engagement initiatives that support corporate priorities, customer education, and regulatory communication requirements.Translate complex technical and regulatory information into clear, actionable content for internal and external audiences.Support emergency response and incident communications, ensuring rapid, accurate, and coordinated updates during high‑stakes operational events.Implement process improvements that strengthen governance, enhance cross‑functional collaboration, and increase content quality and consistency

Education

• Valparaiso University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Meteorology/Communications - TV/Radio

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Broadcast
• Television
• Radio
• Social Media
• Broadcast Television
• Broadcast Journalism
• Radio Broadcasting
• Video Editing
• Avid
• News Writing
• Breaking News
• Storytelling
• Camera
• Voice Over
• Journalism
• Media Relations
• New Media
• Enps
• Editing
• Weather Forecasting
• Weather
• Facebook
• Meteorology
• Digital Media
• Video Production
• Videography
• Non-Linear Editing
• Multimedia
• Audio Editing
• Public Speaking
• Public Relations
• Hosting Events
• Actor
• Mesoscale Meteorology
• Reporting
• Live Broadcast
• Broadcasting
• Improvisation