Melissa Yunk
Director, Global Communications @Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Global Communications @Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
Los Angeles, CA, US
Lead domestic and international media relations to elevate Los Angeles’ arts, culture, culinary, and entertainment scene, securing coverage in top-tier global outlets- Shape PR strategy and storytelling for major global events coming to Los Angeles, including the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the Olympic & Paralympic Games LA28- Oversee U.S. and Canada media relations and agency partners, collaborating with 11 international offices to align global communications and local-market storytelling- Pitch and secure earned media for flagship initiatives, including LA’s biannual restaurant week, Dine LA.
EDUCATION
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
Semester Study Abroad, Business and Economics
The University of Kansas
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Business (Marketing) and Journalism (News and Information)
ABOUT MELISSA YUNK
Storyteller, strategist, and publicist with 10+ years of experience in tourism, non-profits, entertainment and major events.Currently Director, Global Communications at Los Angeles Tourism, where I work to elevate LA’s arts, culture, culinary, and entertainment scene for audiences around the globe. I\'m always happy to connect with fellow communicators, creatives, and collaborators!
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