Emily Riggs

Contracted Publicist

The Buzzell Company

September 2014 - October 2014 

 

• Developed national and regional media lists 

• Created press materials including releases, alerts, image sheets and press kits 

• Tracked, clipped and reported media coverage for active clients 

• Created monthly reports that included press and current activites 

• Scheduled and directed photographers at client events 

 

​Communication Coordinator

Hattiesburg Convention and Tourism Commissions

August 2013 - August 2014

 

• Managed media relations with local and regional outlets 

• Developed and executed online marketing campaigns 

• Co-managed interns and part time employees 

• Completed aspects of marketing and promotion plans 

• Strengthened Hattiesburg Tourism social media presence via Instagram, Facebook and blogs 

• Produced written products for the commissions

  • Press releases 

  • Web content

  • Newsletters 

  • Promotional materials 

  • Editorials 

• Maintained website componets and community calendars 

 

Pageant Director

Mississippi Miss Hospitality Pageant

August 2013 - August 2014 

 

• Secured scholarships and sponsorships from universities and businesses throughout Mississippi

• Organized and led Board of Director meetings 

• Secured and communicated with pageant entertainment and emcees

• Planned pageant production including theme, script, entertainment and rehearsal schedule 

• Spearheaded contestant recruitment efforts 

• Cultivated and maintained strategic partnerships 

• Managed pageant press and editorial placements 

 

Communication and Marketing Assistant/Intern

Hattiesburg Convention and Tourism Commissions

January 2012 - July 2013 

 

• Drafted department content 

  • Press releases 

  • Feature stories 

  • Social media plans 

  • e-newsletters 

• Maintained up-to-date contact lists and RSVP lists 

• Kept inventory records for Commissions' promotional materials