David Clarke

About David Clarke

I’m a senior communications leader with 11+ years of experience leading integrated earned media, thought leadership, and strategic communications programs across B2B, consumer, nonprofit, arts, and public-sector organizations.My work has driven measurable visibility and reputation outcomes, including national broadcast coverage, top-tier print features, record-breaking earned media performance, and executive thought leadership placements across North America and beyond.I currently serve as Lead Communications Manager at Oh Hello Agency, where I own and execute end-to-end PR, social, and thought leadership strategies for a portfolio of 12+ clients simultaneously. My work includes advising founders, CEOs, and executive teams; shaping narrative and messaging architecture; overseeing multi-client portfolios; and securing national, local, trade, and international media coverage.I collaborate cross-functionally with U.S. and Australia-based teams to support global client initiatives, and I provide strategic guidance and mentorship to junior communications staff and account managers.Previously, I’ve held communications roles, including senior positions, at NYC Public Schools, NYC Pride | Heritage of Pride, Inc, The WNET Group, The Public Theater, National Sawdust, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, where I earned top-tier media coverage, managed high-visibility campaigns, and supported leadership in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.I bring a calm, strategic, and deeply collaborative approach to communications leadership that is grounded in storytelling, data, and trust. I’m especially effective at helping organizations navigate visibility, reputation management, and growth.

Experience

1. Contributor

   Broadwayworld.Com

   Feb 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Conduct interviews with artists, creatives, and industry professionals, translating conversations into engaging, publication-ready editorial content• Collaborate with editors to shape coverage, refine story angles, and meet editorial standards and deadlines

Education

• Sam Houston State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

  2003 — 2007

• Sam Houston State University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), English Language and Literature, General

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Copy Editing
• Classroom
• Singing
• Microsoft Office
• Interviews
• Literature
• Playwriting
• Tutoring
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Teaching
• Marketing Communications
• Teaching English as a Second Language
• Literacy
• Theatre Reviews
• Classroom Management
• Public Speaking
• Photography
• Reviews
• Musical Theatre
• Public Relations
• Proofreading
• Media Relations
• Lesson Planning
• Curriculum Development
• Plays
• Shakespeare
• Special Education
• Dramaturgy
• English Literature
• Drama
• Editing
• Social Media Marketing
• Social Media
• Theatre
• Teaching Writing
• Acting
• Tessitura
• Communication
• Comedy