Joseph Abraham

About Joseph Abraham

I’m a former journalist now working in higher ed communications, where I leverage my…

Experience

1. Content Communications Specialist

   Suny Polytechnic Institute

   Apr 2023 — Present · Utica, NY, US

   Draft news releases, feature story articles, and other content.• Edit and proofread content from campus partners and the marketing and communications team as needed.• Manage daily internal communication efforts and their platforms for delivery.• Support the cabinet and leadership team in promoting key strategic initiatives. • Establish relationships and represent SUNY Poly with local media outlets and other organizations.• Lead media relations efforts: distribute press releases and pitch stories both locally and nationally to secure coverage of SUNY Poly\'s research, impact, and activities.• Lead the production of key university publications, including Premier Poly News and the Annual Report.• Collaborate with alumni relations to produce the Bridge Magazine, serving as the publication\'s content editor.• Work with communications, University Police, and the Office of the President on emergency communication efforts.• Assist in the creation of talking points, remarks, presentations and event scripts as needed.• Monitor media mentions and news related to SUNY Poly.• Establish relationships with internal stakeholders to promote collaboration with marketing and communications.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  Bachelor's degree, Media Studies

  2011 — 2015

• State University of New York at Oswego

  Master of Arts - MA, Strategic Communication

Skills

• Ap Style
• Content Management
• Indesign
• Social Networking
• Blogging
• Editing
• Radio
• Newspapers
• Public Speaking
• Communication
• Editorial
• Communication Skills
• Building Relationships
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• Video
• Journalism
• Video Editing
• Newspaper Design
• Storytelling
• Sports Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Article Editing