Top Talent like Thomas are on Pangea

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Thomas McFeeley

PR and Communications Specialist
Copywriter
Creative & Brand Strategist
Chicago, IL, US
Crisis Management
Editing
Social Media
Public Speaking
Public Policy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Public Relations and Media Relations Expert, Writer
Tom is a public relations leader with over 15 years of experience in media relations, publicity, public policy, and non-profit communications. He was most recently the Associate Director of Media and Community Relations at PAWS Chicago, the largest no-kill animal shelter in the Midwest, where he oversaw the local, state, and national media strategy, outreach, and advocacy for the organization's mission and programs. He is also the Principal and Chief Executive of TJM Communications, a consulting firm that helps PR agencies build and train their media relations teams. He has worked with clients such as the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, the Mobile Marketing Research Association, and SEEK Safely, among others, to launch publicity campaigns, consult on public policy issues, and create communications templates. He has earned national media coverage as an advisor and strategist for Stone and Magnanini law firm. Tom is passionate about using his skills and expertise to make a positive impact on society and the environment. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism, Communications, and Sociology from Iona College, and has written for several newspapers and magazines. He is proficient in new media, marketing communications, social networking, media training, public speaking, speechwriting, and editing. He is a trusted c-suite advisor, a collaborative team player, and a creative problem-solver.

Work History

I

Director of Media Strategy, Interdependence PR

Interdependence PRApr 2018 - Aug 2020 • 2 yrs 5 mosLed media strategy and public relations efforts, managing media relations teams, developing campaigns, and overseeing communications for clients across healthcare and nonprofit sectors.
T

Media Relations Team Lead, Tech Image

Tech ImageSep 2013 - Sep 2014 • 1 yr 1 moLed media relations team, managed strategic communications, and developed media campaigns for technology clients.
C

Senior Account Supervisor, Cohn & Wolfe

Cohn & WolfeJan 2008 - Jul 2008 • 7 mosSupervised client accounts, managed media relations, and developed strategic communication plans.
E

Account Supervisor, Environics Communications

Environics CommunicationsJul 2005 - Jan 2008 • 2 yrs 7 mosSupervised account teams, managed media campaigns, and provided strategic counsel to clients.
F

Director of Marketing Communications, FitLinxx

FitLinxxJul 2002 - Jan 2005 • 2 yrs 7 mosDeveloped marketing and communication strategies to promote health technology products.
T

Journalist, The Advocate and Greenwich Time

The Advocate and Greenwich TimeJun 1993 - Jul 2002 • 9 yrs 2 mosCovered news stories, wrote articles, and contributed to journalism efforts.

Education

I

Iona University

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Communications, Sociology1989 - 1993

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Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

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Public Relations and Media Relations Expert, Writer
Tom is a public relations leader with over 15 years of experience in media relations, publicity, public policy, and non-profit communications. He was most recently the Associate Director of Media and Community Relations at PAWS Chicago, the largest no-kill animal shelter in the Midwest, where he oversaw the local, state, and national media strategy, outreach, and advocacy for the organization's mission and programs. He is also the Principal and Chief Executive of TJM Communications, a consulting firm that helps PR agencies build and train their media relations teams. He has worked with clients such as the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, the Mobile Marketing Research Association, and SEEK Safely, among others, to launch publicity campaigns, consult on public policy issues, and create communications templates. He has earned national media coverage as an advisor and strategist for Stone and Magnanini law firm. Tom is passionate about using his skills and expertise to make a positive impact on society and the environment. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism, Communications, and Sociology from Iona College, and has written for several newspapers and magazines. He is proficient in new media, marketing communications, social networking, media training, public speaking, speechwriting, and editing. He is a trusted c-suite advisor, a collaborative team player, and a creative problem-solver.

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Top Talent like Thomas are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Thomas McFeeley

PR and Communications Specialist
Copywriter
Creative & Brand Strategist
Chicago, IL, US
Crisis Management
Editing
Social Media
Public Speaking
Public Policy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

I

Director of Media Strategy, Interdependence PR

Interdependence PRApr 2018 - Aug 2020 • 2 yrs 5 mosLed media strategy and public relations efforts, managing media relations teams, developing campaigns, and overseeing communications for clients across healthcare and nonprofit sectors.
T

Media Relations Team Lead, Tech Image

Tech ImageSep 2013 - Sep 2014 • 1 yr 1 moLed media relations team, managed strategic communications, and developed media campaigns for technology clients.
C

Senior Account Supervisor, Cohn & Wolfe

Cohn & WolfeJan 2008 - Jul 2008 • 7 mosSupervised client accounts, managed media relations, and developed strategic communication plans.
E

Account Supervisor, Environics Communications

Environics CommunicationsJul 2005 - Jan 2008 • 2 yrs 7 mosSupervised account teams, managed media campaigns, and provided strategic counsel to clients.
F

Director of Marketing Communications, FitLinxx

FitLinxxJul 2002 - Jan 2005 • 2 yrs 7 mosDeveloped marketing and communication strategies to promote health technology products.
T

Journalist, The Advocate and Greenwich Time

The Advocate and Greenwich TimeJun 1993 - Jul 2002 • 9 yrs 2 mosCovered news stories, wrote articles, and contributed to journalism efforts.

Education

I

Iona University

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Communications, Sociology1989 - 1993

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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