Annie DeVoe CICH
Indianapolis
Summary
Dynamic communications professional with a proven track record at Delta Chi International Headquarters, excelling in multimedia content creation and crisis communications. Expertly increased social media engagement while delivering impactful storytelling and strategic public relations initiatives. Adept at managing diverse projects and fostering community engagement to drive organizational success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Communications
Delta Chi International Headquarters
Indianapolis
01.2025 - Current
- Led internal and external communications supporting a global network of undergraduate chapters, alumni, and volunteers.
- Developed newsletters, magazines, press releases, web content, and campaign materials aligned with organizational mission and values.
- Monitored media coverage and prepared reports, briefs, and analytics summaries for stakeholders.
- Maintained editorial calendars and ensured timely delivery of communications projects.
- Managed international social media platforms, increasing engagement while maintaining brand integrity and risk-management standards.
- Coordinated messaging for leadership announcements, policy updates, and member initiatives.
- Supported crisis and sensitive communications involving chapter conduct, safety, and accountability.
- Collaborated with education, membership, and risk management teams to promote programs and resources.
- Created storytelling content highlighting leadership development, service impact, and alumni success.
- Maintained content calendars and ensured timely delivery of communications projects.
- Assisted with event promotions, national conferences, and leadership programs.
- Ensured accessibility, inclusivity, and consistency across all communications materials.
Multimedia Journalist
DailyVoice
DC, MD, & VA
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Led expansion of DailyVoice’s footprint into the MD news market by researching, developing, recommending, and implementing strategic initiatives and content, as well as forging partnerships, which exponentially increased daily views in the state from less than 1,000 to over 500,000.
- Acted as content powerhouse: published 100-200 articles/week ranging from breaking news to community and commercial features.
- Performed market research, identified media consumption trends, and regularly updated and improved search engine optimization (SEO) to develop content and marketing strategies that maximized audience reach and engagement.
- Spearheaded lead generation in the D.C., MD, and VA news markets by developing relationships with local sources, verifying the accuracy and marketability of content, and pitching stories to supervisors and team members, resulting in exclusive content for DailyVoice.
- Sourced, interviewed, and activated local influencers and artists to boost brand exposure and awareness.
- Overhauled social media strategy to create engaging content across 3 major news markets and boosted impressions, brand awareness, and engagement by initiating and performing A/B testing, benchmarking, and competitor analysis, ensuring messaging and aesthetics were on brand and relevant for target audiences.
- Managed social media pages and content ensuring aesthetic design, brand awareness, and relevance across 3 major news markets and seamlessly integrated beats from pop culture trends, business and community events, as well as crime into a cohesive and digestible format.
- Mentored and trained junior reporters and interns on reporting, writing, and editing techniques, resulting in improved writing and communication skills and increased productivity and content generation.
- Improved website’s article layout design and user interface to streamline engaging content delivery, and boost ad click-through rates.
Public Relations and Event & Corporate Sales Coordinator
Manistee National Golf & Resort
MI
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Led Resort’s marketing efforts to launch several new product lines and sales training programs.
- Coordinated between departments to understand Resort-wide and department-specific sales objectives; advanced objectives by developing and implementing targeted ad campaigns, creating promotional materials, building strategic relationships with influencers, and negotiating related contracts with influencers; and tracked campaign performance using social media analytics tools to prepare reports (with recommendations for campaign adjustments as needed) to stakeholders.
- Researched, revised, and rolled out initiatives in accordance with industry trends and best practices to ensure campaigns were innovative, effective, and compliant.
- Managed budgets and deadlines for multiple campaigns delivering work product on time that exceeded Resort and client expectations.
- Planned and executed corporate events and weddings ranging from 50 to 300 guests.
- Corporate events: Coordinated with vendors, artists, influencers, and companies to market corporate fundraisers, banquets, meetings and outings and successfully increased turnout and participation at events.
- Weddings: Coordinated multiple weddings and related events simultaneously, including, but not limited to, tastings, rehearsals, ceremonies, receptions, auctions, and banquets.
- Managed clients’ budgets and expectations—matching clients’ visions and needs with their financial resources—and leveraged client awareness and relationships to identify suitable packages and merchandise to make incremental sales.
- Fielded client inquiries, requests, and complaints by providing accurate answers, offering flexibility and alternatives, and developing creative solutions on the fly.
Associate Producer & Multimedia Journalist
The Four & 9&10 News
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Associate Producer for The Four (Afternoon Talk Show)
- Coordinated daily show logistics, including segment planning, guest scheduling, and live broadcast coordination for a popular afternoon talk show.
- Worked with hosts and production team to conceptualize and produce compelling content, including local news, celebrity interviews, and lifestyle segments.
- Conducted pre-interviews, researched topics, and developed questions for guests, ensuring timely and engaging show flow.
- Assisted with live control room production, including cueing guests, managing show timing, and troubleshooting technical issues during broadcasts.
- Monitored live broadcast to ensure smooth execution, handled last-minute changes, and managed audience interactions via social media platforms.
- Multimedia Journalist for 9&10 News
- Reported, shot, wrote, and edited local news stories for daily newscasts, including breaking news, hard news, and human interest feature pieces.
- Covered a range of stories, from crime and politics to community events, ensuring in-depth and balanced reporting.
- Developed original content for online platforms, including web articles, video clips, and social media posts, driving engagement with viewers.
- Conducted interviews with key sources, including community leaders, law enforcement officials, and everyday citizens, to provide diverse perspectives on news stories.
- Operated cameras, audio equipment, and editing software for both field reporting and in-studio production, ensuring high-quality broadcast material.
- Worked under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment to gather information, write scripts, and deliver polished news reports on time.
- Collaborated with reporters, editors, and producers to produce multi-platform stories, contributing to a cohesive newsroom operation.
- Assisted in planning and executing live broadcasts, ensuring real-time coverage of breaking news events and special segments.
- General Production & Editorial Support
- Assisted in the creation and editing of promotional materials, teasers, and other content to promote upcoming segments and stories.
- Participated in editorial meetings to pitch story ideas, brainstorm segment formats, and determine production priorities.
- Maintained a strong understanding of local community issues, trends, and audience interests to produce relevant and impactful stories.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Media Communications & Anthropology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2020
Skills
- Community engagement
- Internal communications
- Multimedia content creation
- Data management
- Media monitoring
- Content creation
- Social media strategy
- Crisis communications
- Newsletter development
- Public relations
- Market research
- Event coordination
- Digital marketing
- Data analysis
- Time management
- Effective storytelling
- Marketing communications
- Fundraising campaigns
- Press releases
- Media outreach
- Web content management
- Corporate communications
- Public relations strategies
Timeline
Coordinator of Communications
Delta Chi International Headquarters
01.2025 - Current
Multimedia Journalist
DailyVoice
04.2022 - 04.2023
Public Relations and Event & Corporate Sales Coordinator
Manistee National Golf & Resort
05.2021 - 02.2022
Associate Producer & Multimedia Journalist
The Four & 9&10 News
12.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Media Communications & Anthropology
Purdue University