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Jessica Sacco

Jessica Sacco

Reporter for the Melrose Free Press

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Communications at Clean Harbors | Writer

  • Education

    • University of Massachusetts, Amherst

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Arts Journalism and Spanish

      Atividades e grupos:The Daily Collegian

  • Experience

    • GateHouse Media New England

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
      Reporter for the Melrose Free Press

      Served as the sole general assignment writer for a three-person editorial team covering news, arts and sports for a hyper local community newspaper in print and online.- Broke news, including city and state politics, crime, school issues and other current topics relevant to 28,000 residents, in a fast-paced environment.- Acted as a multimedia photographer and videographer to enhance stories in print and online for the newspaper's website that averages over 50,000 page views per month.- Recognized by the New England Newspaper & Press Association for outstanding articles in Arts and Religion. Exibir menos

    • Taste of the Seacoast Magazine

      Jun 2013 - Jan 2020
      Correspondent

      Regular contributor to a New England magazine specializing in dining out, food, wine and entertainment.- Interviewed chefs in Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire to highlight innovative approaches to cooking, food preparation and secrets to specialty recipes.- Composed in-depth feature stories and profiles that reach 15,000 readers through print publications.- Collaborated with editorial team and art director to secure corresponding artwork for articles

    • John Guilfoil Public Relations

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
      Sr. Account Executive

      (Account Executive, May 2016-June 2018; Account Coordinator, May 2015-April 2016) Head of content production for a boutique firm specializing in police, fire, schools and government clientele.- Wrote, edited and published in-depth press releases, statements and letters to the editor for school, public safety and government clients.- Worked with clients to create successful communications plans by sharing their news and messages through text, photos, videos, social media and personalized websites and news blogs.- Spearheaded projects and proactive public relations campaigns.- Pitched stories and coordinate media coverage with TV stations, radio broadcasts and newspapers, including on camera interviews and post-event follow-ups for approximately 300 clients.- Identified, wrote and submitted awards on behalf of the company and clients.- Managed employees and supervise student interns. Exibir menos

    • McNeil, Gray & Rice

      Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
      Account Manager

      Guided writers and publicists in PR efforts for one of the nation’s leading strategic communications agencies. - Positioned clients as thought leaders for news coverage in business-to-business publications.- Researched, developed and wrote content related to new products, trade shows and events.- Implemented strategic communications, marketing and social media plans to ensure clients had consistent news presence on multiple platforms.

    • Clean Harbors

      Jan 2020 - now

      Guide communications strategy for North America's leading provider of environmental and industrial services.

      • Director of Communications

        Jan 2023 - now

      • Communications Manager

        Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Product Stategy

      Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
      Jan 2019

    • Crisis Communication Master Class

      Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
      Jun 2018

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jessica Sacco
      Rising PR Star 30 & Under PR News 2016 Recognized as a blossoming public relations leaders excelling at communications.From PR News..."Since Jessica Sacco was recruited away from journalism, where she served as a daily newspaper reporter for four years, she has steadily climbed the ranks at John Guilfoil PR (JGPR). She has learned advanced aspects of agency PR, including developing client relationships, business development and crisis management in an unbelievably short amount of time.Sacco is still young in… Exibir mais Recognized as a blossoming public relations leaders excelling at communications.From PR News..."Since Jessica Sacco was recruited away from journalism, where she served as a daily newspaper reporter for four years, she has steadily climbed the ranks at John Guilfoil PR (JGPR). She has learned advanced aspects of agency PR, including developing client relationships, business development and crisis management in an unbelievably short amount of time.Sacco is still young in age and in her career, but she has shown that she can handle advanced public relations issues. She was promoted to account executive after 11 months and has taken numerous leadership roles in the company. Sacco oversees the internship program as well as managing a content production team.The vast majority of the content that flows from JGPR flows through Jessica Sacco. It is a tremendous amount of work, but she comes to the office every morning ready to go, with energy and a unique style."http://www.prnewsonline.com/awards/2016-rising-PR-stars-winners/sacco Exibir menos
    • Awarded to Jessica Sacco
      Arts and Entertainment Reporting New England Newspaper and Press Association 2013 Second place winner in the Better Newspaper Competition
    • Awarded to Jessica Sacco
      Reporting on Religious Issues New England Newspaper and Press Association 2013 Second place winner in the Better Newspaper Competition