Mark Hollis

About Mark Hollis

I’m a communications professional with a background in public relations, political speech and public policy reporting. I specialize in creating engaging narratives and developing communications and marketing strategies. My familiarity with politics and investigative journalism allows me to tackle complex issues and deliver impactful messages.

Experience

1. Associate State Director, Communications

   AARP

   Jul 2014 — Present · austin, TX, US

   Mark Hollis is an associate state director of communications and outreach at AARP Texas. His work entails media relations, speech and opinion-article writing, editing and other internal communications. He is focused on building awareness of AARP’s advocacy and outreach efforts at the Texas Legislature and in Central and North Texas.

Education

• Illinois State University

  Mass Communications, Journalism, Political Science

  1990

Skills

• Public Affairs
• Strategic Communications
• Social Media Marketing
• Crisis Communications
• Investigative Reporting
• Newsletters
• Political Communication
• Legislative Relations
• Creative Writing
• Politics
• Ap Style
• Corporate Communications
• Editing
• Public Policy
• Public Relations
• Press Releases
• Publicity
• Blogging
• Media Relations
• Speech Writing
• Feature Articles
• Copywriting
• Facebook
• Social Media
• Spokesperson
• Internal Communications
• Editorial
• Newspapers
• Political Campaigns
• News Writing
• Message Development
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Newspaper
• Copy Editing
• Writing
• Journalism