Residential Realtor with Virginia Cook, Realtors
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
- Current
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- Realtor at Virginia Cook Realtors
- Past
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- Public Information Officer at American Medical Response
- Media Relations Director at Houston Police Department
- Reporter at KTRH Radio
- Reporter at KTRH-AM NewsRadio
- News Director at KERV-AM/KRVL-FM
- Public Affairs Director at KRRT-TV Channel 35
- News Producer/Host at Longview Morning Journal
- Reporter at KXIX-TV
- Education
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- Richland Community College
- Highland Park High School
- Sam Houston State University
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Robert C. Hurst’s Summary
Results oriented media relations professional with expertise in analyzing complex data and developing a communications plan for the general public and media. Strong news judgment with the ability to analyze and research appropriate media outlets for pitches using database and online searches. Highly effective communications and presentation skills. Understands media and how research supports results through prior media relations and news management experience. Possesses exceptional writing and grammar skills. Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multi-task under extreme pressure while meeting deadlines. Recognized for outstanding skills in the areas of:
Media Relations/Public Information
Event Strategy and Management
Media Relations Training
News Management and Reporting
Robert C. Hurst’s Specialties:
Media liaison for metro public safety agencies; news reporter with crisis/disaster experience; management experience.
Robert C. Hurst’s Experience
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Realtor
Virginia Cook Realtors
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Real Estate industry)
October 2005 — Present (4 years 2 months)
Current responsibilities include developing a highly effective marketing strategy for selling clients' residential properties through online and media outlets for maximum exposure and positive results.
* Top 25 Companywide Sales Producer in 2007 with wife, Betsy Weber Hurst -
Public Information Officer
American Medical Response
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
February 2007 — June 2007 (5 months)
Promoted the nation's leading private ambulance service via the media in north Texas, southwest Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Coordinated public events, served as community liaison and became company spokesperson during crisis incidents.
* Used limited resources to achieve regional media coverage for 2007 EMS Week and annual company awards program -
Media Relations Director
Houston Police Department
(Government Agency; 5001-10,000 employees; Law Enforcement industry)
December 1991 — July 2004 (12 years 8 months)
Managed 13-member staff of public information officers/Open Records personnel for 7,000-employee organization. Coordinated release of information daily. Worked closely with Police Chief/Command Staff and investigators on confidential matters. Coordinated community events sponsored by HPD. Supervised redesign of department website. Edited monthly department newsletter. Produced/edited monthly public affairs television program/public service announcements. On call to respond to emergency situations. Accomplishments include accurate information released during Y2K, tropical storm Allison, the Super Bowl and crime-related incidents.
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Reporter
KTRH Radio
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
1988 — 1991 (3 years )
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Reporter
KTRH-AM NewsRadio
(Broadcast Media industry)
March 1988 — December 1991 (3 years 10 months)
* Produced a daily average of 12 stories for a listening audience of 500,000+
* Awards include Best Radio Spot News in Texas (chemical plant explosion) and Best Radio Documentary in Texas (NASA retrospective) by the Associated Press; Best Radio Spot News in Texas by United Press International (chemical plant explosion); special recognition from the Houston Area Women's Center for investigative report on unreported sexual assaults at Willowbook Mall -
News Director
KERV-AM/KRVL-FM
(Broadcast Media industry)
March 1987 — January 1988 (11 months)
* Supervised three staff members to produce two daily newscasts for a listening audience of 100,000+
* Presented with Associated Press Mark Twain Award and Managing Editor's Instant Citation Award for coverage of fatal bus accident in Comfort, Texas -
Public Affairs Director
KRRT-TV Channel 35
(Broadcast Media industry)
October 1985 — March 1987 (1 year 6 months)
* Supervised four staff members to produce and anchor daily newscasts for 500,000+ viewing audience
* Produced and hosted monthly public affairs program
* Produced public service announcements
* Maintained public files for mandatory Federal Communications Commission compliance -
News Producer/Host
Longview Morning Journal
(Newspapers industry)
May 1983 — May 1985 (2 years 1 month)
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Reporter
KXIX-TV
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
October 1980 — May 1983 (2 years 8 months)
Robert C. Hurst’s Education
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Richland Community College
1975 — 1977
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Highland Park High School
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Sam Houston State University
BFA , Communications (Radio-TV-Film)
- Activities and Societies:
- Alpha Tau Omega social fraternity
Sam Houston State Alumni Association
Sam Houston State Mass Communications Advisory Council
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Robert C. Hurst’s Interests:
sports, reading, music, theatre, movies, travel
Robert C. Hurst’s Groups:
Mustang Club - Southern Methodist University, Dallas
Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas
P.T.S.A. Volunteer - Hillcrest High School, Dallas
Hillcrest Athletic Association, Dallas
Board of Trustees - Alpha Tau Omega fraternity - Zeta Mu chapter
Sam Houston State Alumni Association
Mass Communications Advisory Council, Sam Houston State, Huntsville, TX
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Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (25,000+ members) -
SHSU Alumni Network -
SocialMediaForum -
Organisational Communications -
Marketing Communications Professionals -
Marketing and Advertising, Media and Public Relations
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Sam Houston State University Alumni -
SHSU Alumni (Houston Residents) -
Richland College ThunderDucks -
The Creative Spin
Robert C. Hurst’s Honors:
Outstanding Alumni – Sam Houston State Mass Communications Department 2003
Chief of Police Commendation (Houston) for National Night Out 1996
Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association
• Best Spot News by a Reporter (Radio) 1989
• Best Documentary (Radio) 1989
• Mark Twain Award 1987
• Managing Editor’s Instant Citation 1987
United Press International Broadcasters Association
• Best Documentary (Radio) 1989
Houston Press Club
• Best Spot News by a Reporter (Radio) 1990
• 3rd place Best Investigative Report (Radio) 1990
• Best Spot News by a Reporter (Radio) 1989
Radio – Television News Directors Association (RTNDA)
• Best Spot News by a Staff (Radio) 1990
Sigma Beta Alpha (Student Broadcasting Association) – Sam Houston State
• Best Radio News Production (daily radio news program)
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity
• Thomas Arkle Clark award nominee – Province XV
Robert C. Hurst’s Contact Settings
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