Nick Valente

About Nick Valente

Strategic communications leader with nearly 20 years of experience shaping national narratives for iconic brands, destinations, and culture-driven organizations. I currently serve as Associate Account Director at R&R Partners, where I help lead communications strategy for the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, driving national and international media coverage, managing PR budgets, and advising public-sector leadership on reputation management, crisis response, and public engagement. My career spans fandom, entertainment, tourism, sports, and destination marketing, including Warner Bros. Discovery, 42West/B/HI, and major agency environments. I’ve led global campaigns, brand launches, and high-stakes announcements that have generated coverage across CNN, BBC, Reuters, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and more—consistently bridging the gap between niche communities and mainstream audiences. At R&R Partners, I’ve helped launch Las Vegas’ first brand campaign in five years, directed national media rollouts tied to tourism growth, led large-scale journalist engagement programs, and driven storytelling strategies around major global events including WrestleMania 41 and international travel industry summits. My work blends strategic planning, narrative development, media relations, and operational leadership. I’m known for building trust with leadership teams, translating complex initiatives into clear public narratives, and leading teams through high-visibility moments with precision and confidence. My focus: creating communications that move audiences, protect brands, and deliver measurable impact.

Experience

1. Pr Account Director

   R&R partners

   Mar 2026 — Present

Education

• Towson University

  Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications

• Towson University

  B.S., Mass Communications

  2007

Skills

• Blogging
• Able to Multi-Task
• Media Skills Training
• Mentoring
• Microsoft Office
• Integrated Marketing
• Windows
• Brand Development
• Ap Style Writing
• Digital Marketing
• Ap Style
• Client Relations Skills
• Event Planning
• Facebook
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Press Releases
• Event Management
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Social Media
• Copywriting
• Media Tour
• Press Trips