Post-Grad Intern at Weber Shandwick
Greater Chicago Area
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- Post-Grad Intern at Weber Shandwick
- Past
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- Post-Grad Intern at Northlich
- Development Communications Assistant at Ohio University
- Creative Development Intern at Lamar Advertising
- Global Communications Intern at General Electric
- Education
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- Ohio University
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- Industry
- Public Relations and Communications
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Paul Matson’s Summary
Paul has a highly diverse background in public relations, advertising and marketing. A recent graduate of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, Paul has internships and professional experience within the corporate and agency settings. Paul has worked directly for fortune 500 company General Electric Aviation, Northlich, Lamar Advertising, Coldstone Creamery and Ohio University Advancement.
Some experience includes writing and assistant producing a commercial for Ohio University aired on the Ohio News Network (ONN), media relations, developing social media campaigns, and creating exhibits in both local and international trade shows.
Aside from traditional media skills, Paul continues to develop a strong portfolio and keen sense in social media strategy.
Paul Matson’s Specialties:
Media relations, branding and identity, social media, basic web design, and copy writing
Paul Matson’s Experience
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Post-Grad Intern
Weber Shandwick
(Public Company; IPG; Public Relations and Communications industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
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Post-Grad Intern
Northlich
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
June 2009 — September 2009 (4 months)
· Worked in tandem with client production staff to submit advertising and purchase media
· Assisted in ad revision process
· Resolved production, media, creative and strategy client inquiries
· Developed various internal/external status and results
· Audited competitor web offerings and competitive positioning platforms (trend watching, secret shopping, reading media reports)
· Coordinated and pitch media stories
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Development Communications Assistant
Ohio University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 2008 — June 2009 (11 months)
Prepare major funding proposals, press releases, promotional brochures, newsletters and other commuunications for Foundation trustees and other distinguished audiences. Additionally, I provide other documents, including the university alumni publication "Ohio Today," web features on ohio.edu and others of the university's most visible external publications as well as provide correspondence for the vice president of university advancement.
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Creative Development Intern
Lamar Advertising
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; LAMR; Marketing and Advertising industry)
November 2007 — January 2008 (3 months)
Assisted with client research and creative development for various regional advertising campaigns including Skyline Chili, Diamonds Rock, and 94.9 the Sound radio.
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Global Communications Intern
General Electric
(Public Company; GE; Machinery industry)
May 2007 — September 2007 (5 months)
Worked on various marketing campaigns and engine line development, preparing marketing collateral, designing and purchasing giveaways, developing trade show exhibits and materials, and media releases published on ge.com.
Paul Matson’s Education
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Ohio University
BSJ , Public Relations , 2005 — 2009
- Activities and Societies:
- The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
President 2008-2009
Vice President 2007-2008
The Ohio University Forensics Speech & Debate Team
Lincoln-Douglas Debater
Additional Information
Paul Matson’s Websites:
Paul Matson’s Interests:
New media, triathlons, biking, rock climbing, independent movies, Italy, mobile technology, building websites, acoustic guitar, hand drumming, brand management, and creative advertising
Paul Matson’s Groups:
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
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Success With Twitter
Paul Matson’s Honors:
2009 Central Ohio PRSA Outstanding Graduate
Paul Matson’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
