Eric Mansfield

About Eric Mansfield

With more than 10 years of experience leading strategic communications at a major American university, complemented by 20+ years of concurrent mainstream media experience (as a journalist with an NBC affiliate) and military service (U.S. Army officer with deployments to Iraq and Hurricane Katrina and a Pentagon appointment to serve Ohio), and earning national recognition as a professional playwright, I offer a unique skill set that few can match.I have lived several exciting careers: university spokesman, broadcast journalist, and U.S. Army Officer. Few have been nominated for both an Emmy and a Bronze Star.At Kent State, I\'ve led strategic communications through multiple national crises, including a campus shooting, major reputation attacks, and tragedies affecting our student body. I directly supervise three directors and a managing editor while leading a team of 10 staff and 12 student employees in developing dynamic content across all KSU channels. Currently spearheading AI integration initiatives to enhance communications efficiency. My team\'s work has received multiple CASE and other awards for outstanding storytelling.My Army experience includes advising senior military staff on media interactions and public briefings and serving as a company commander on 9/11 prior to my deployment to Iraq. As a front-line journalist, I helped newsroom peers tell their stories, fluent in both media and military operations.Professional playwright crafting full-length, contemporary dramas. Recent productions:\"Trial By Fire\"- Kent State University (Wright-Curtis Theater, sold-out run in theater seating 175)\"Executing Eve\"- Convergence-Continuum, Cleveland, Ohio\"5-2, Eyes of Blue\"- Sogang University, South KoreaStaged Readings:\"Ride or Die\"- Makeshift Theatre at Coach House, Akron, OhioPlaywrighting Recognition includes:2024 -\"Ractors\" short film based upon my original play \"Date Night\" received 15+ film awards2023 - Kennedy Center\'s Jean Smith Kennedy National Playwrighting Award (2nd Place)2023 - Market House Theater New Play Winner2022 - Summit Art Space Emerging Artist2022 - Cleveland Critics Circle\'s Best New Play by a Local Playwright2021 - Arts in the Armed Forces Bridge Award (National semi-finalist)Plays published via Next Stage Press and Ghost Light Productions. Currently seeking professional representation for my playwriting and screenwriting portfolio.Works In Progress:\"Kelleys Island\"(murder mystery novel) and \"Chapter and Verse\"(full-length dramatic play.)

Experience

1. Assistant Vice President, Content Strategy & Communications

   Kent State University

   Aug 2020 — Present · Kent, OH, US

   Leading strategic internal and external communications and content team for world-class state university in Kent, Ohio.Collaborating with staff leaders in public/media relations, strategic communications, marketing, enrollment management, IT and advancement/alumni relations to identify and share compelling stories that engage others and elevate brand awareness and affinity. Oversee all content initiatives, both internal and external, across multiple platforms and formats to drive constituent engagement, student/faculty/staff recruitment/retention, advocacy and philanthropic support for the university. Focused on the content interests of constituents to assure customer engagement and a positive customer/user experience. University spokesman for all campus-related issues, including COVID-19 and other national crisis responses.Responsible for leading and planning crisis communications for main campus of nearly students and more than employees.

Education

• Kent State University

  Masters, Public Relations

  2011 — 2012

• University of Dayton

  B.A., Journalism

  1987 — 1991

• Kent State University

  Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Creative Writing - Playwrighting

  2021 — 2024

Skills

• Feature Writing
• Newsletters
• New Media
• Media Production
• Military Experience
• Storytelling
• Military Affairs
• Blogging
• Publicity
• Documentaries
• Ap Style
• Multimedia
• Adobe Audition
• Non-Linear Editing
• News Writing
• Military Operations
• Camera
• Interactive Storytelling
• Crisis Communications
• Edius
• Radio
• Speech Writing
• Editing
• Final Cut Pro
• Broadcast Journalism
• Politics
• Spokesperson
• Social Media
• Breaking News
• Broadcast
• Multimedia Project Management
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Leadership
• Avid
• Military Leadership
• Press Releases
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Public Speaking