Jerica Phillips
Communications Strategist | Advocate for hope & education | Former anchor/reporter | Forever journalist | Wine, tea and whiskey zealot | Music lover | Vol alum
- Role
- Vice President of Global Communications at Alzheimer's Association®
- Location
- Memphis, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jerica Phillips
Jerica Phillips leads communications at Alzheimer’s Association. Driven by a strong belief in the power of collaboration and the strength of teamwork, her ingenuity in various roles has resulted in international earned media placements, enhanced media and social media tonality, and bolstered internal and external sentiment and perception ratings. For more than a decade she served as an anchor and reporter for the NBC affiliate in Memphis (WMC) and is the former Strategic Communications Director at ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She also served as Chief of Communications and Broadcast Services at Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), the largest school district in Tennessee and 23rd largest in the United States. Life as we know it changed around us amid the pandemic — bringing forth the urgency to communicate and tell stories of innovation. Jerica’s more than 15 years of experience integrating multimedia, marketing, social media and PR strategies for a range of audiences has proven to be instrumental.A Memphis native, Jerica earned a Communications and Broadcast Journalism degree from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and certification in Digital Media Strategy at Harvard Business School Online. Her accomplishments have catapulted her to a position of trust and admiration. Throughout her career, she has unapologetically advocated for equity and access in education and healthcare. From becoming a trusted face in local news to serving as Board President and parent-advocate for the Down Syndrome Association of Memphis, Jerica has consistently used her platforms to uplift others. She is a graduate of the 2021 Executive Class of Leadership Memphis, a Memphis Business Journal \'40 Under 40\' honoree, and a recognized Urban Elite Professional. Through every role, she has demonstrated a rare ability to authentically engage people and uniquely influence stories.In her free time, Jerica enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, eating southern food, and dancing.
Experience
Vice President of Global Communications
Sep 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Education
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
2004 — 2008
Skills
- Media Production
- Website Development
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- News Writing
- Radio Broadcasting
- Breaking News
- Video Editing
- Social Media Communications
- Editing Software
- Broadcast Television
- Partnership-Building
- Avid Newscutter
- Journalism
- Marketing Event Planning
- Press Releases
- Edius
- Non-Linear Editing
- Public Speaking
- Community Marketing
- Broadcast
- Leadership
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Final Cut Pro
- Volunteer Recruiting
- Broadcast Journalism
- Newsgathering
- Ap Style
- Parent Involvement
- Writing
- Website Promotion
- Videography
- Social Media
- Communication
- Enps
- Events Coordination
- Newsletter Production
- New Media
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