Eric Walter
Editorial Leader & Communications Strategist: Turning Complexity into Connection, Aligning Message and Mission, Building Trust Through Story
- Role
- News Editor at WHYY
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric Walter
I’ve built my career on a simple belief: communication is a public service, and empathy is its engine. The job isn’t just to deliver information — it’s to understand what needs to be said, focus it with intention, and ensure it serves both the mission and the audience.That principle has shaped my work across public media, nonprofit communications, corporate marketing, and commercial newsrooms. I’ve led editorial workflows, strengthened content standards, and partnered with cross-functional teams to turn complexity into clarity under pressure.To me, clarity is an act of care. When people feel seen, informed, and supported, they trust the message — and trust is what gives communication its impact. My work is about helping organizations find language that builds understanding, strengthens credibility, and moves people to action.
Experience
News Editor
Dec 2025 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US
Assign and edit daily news stories for radio and digital platforms.• Produce PlanPhilly newsletter and edit WHYY News roundup newsletter, delivering curated coverage directly to engaged digital audiences.• Coach interns and junior reporters.
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English
Skills
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Strategy
- Community Engagement
- Editing
- Cms
- Photoshop
- Editorial
- Publications
- Mobile Applications
- Blogging
- Style Guides
- Social Media
- Newsletters
- Publishing
- Web Content
- Television
- SEO
- Copy Editing
- Journalism
- Joomla
- Web Site Production
- New Media
- Writing
- Wordpress
- Web Products
- Ap Style
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