Dane Svenson

About Dane Svenson

I’m a strategic communications leader with a foundation in broadcast journalism and deep experience in media relations, executive messaging and digital storytelling. I help organizations turn complex ideas into clear narratives that inform, persuade and build trust.I’ve worked internationally in public health, higher ed, defense and nonprofits, leading campaigns and partnerships that grew reach and strengthened reputation. My sweet spots: executive comms, issues/crisis support, thought leadership and translating data into human stories.I recently completed a certificate in Applied Generative AI at Johns Hopkins University, where I explored how large language models can strengthen strategy and communication. I now apply AI tools to improve research, planning and insight generation, helping teams work smarter, collaborate more effectively and communicate with clarity and consistency.Colleagues know me for sound judgment, calm under pressure and a collaborative leadership style that brings clarity to complex projects and delivers high-quality work on message, on deadline and with measurable impact. New York City | Email: d••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Deputy Director, Digital Strategy

   Vital Strategies

   Feb 2020 — Present · NY, US

   In this role, I help lead communications strategy and integrated campaigns, overseeing content across web, social and email. I partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align messaging with organizational priorities and strengthen institutional reputation.I’ve supported campaigns and partnerships backed by Bloomberg Philanthropies, contributing to storytelling that connects data, people and policy and helped grow our online presence to more than 20 million annual impressions and over half a million engagements. I also integrate AI tools into workflows to improve efficiency, insight generation and decision-making.

Education

• Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering

  Certificate, Applied Generative AI

• QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  Bachelor's degree, Journalism

Skills

• Communication
• Google Analytics
• Editorial
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• News Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Storytelling
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Blogging
• Research
• Strategy
• Communications Planning
• Digital Marketing
• Newsletters
• Teamwork
• Publicity
• Social Media Measurement
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Planning
• Radio
• Powerpoint
• Strategic Communications
• Twitter
• Marketing
• Editing
• Television
• Politics
• Speech Writing
• Advertising
• Broadcast Journalism
• Broadcast
• Leadership
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications