Hi, my name is Dylan Fadden

I’m a marketing and communications professional with a strong passion for multimedia storytelling. Over the past eight years, I’ve honed my expertise in digital content creation, digital marketing, and storytelling through various multimedia channels.

In my current role, I’ve had the privilege of sharing the inspiring stories of the Special Olympics Illinois community. From producing athlete-led podcasts to creating impactful PSAs for fundraising campaigns, this opportunity has allowed me to grow both personally and professionally while expanding my skill set and knowledge.

Special Olympics Illinois

Coordinator – Marketing and Communications
February 2022 – Present

Job Details

• Collaborate with production companies to develop engaging content promoting events.

• Conceptualize, script, and produce short- and long-form video content.

• Stage lighting and operate cameras for in-house video productions. Record and mix audio for interviews, podcasts, and videos.

• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite to produce polished final products.

• Manage and segment media contact lists

• Oversee the annual press release and media alert calendar.

• Write and distribute press releases and media alerts.

• Prepare media reports.

• Serve as on-site media contact, facilitating interviews.

• Package edited interviews and video b-roll for post-event press releases.

• Organize photo selections and video footage showcasing the organization’s mission.

• Collaborate with photographers and videographers to cover events.

• Manage a robust photo and video budget.

University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communications

Writing/Communications Intern
January 2021- May 2022

Job Details

• Took a strategic approach to social media content using google analytics, social media analytics, and secondary data

•Interview visiting journalists, alumni, and students to produce articles for the School of Journalism and Mass Communications website

• Part-time host of the “Iowa Journalist” podcast interviewing visiting professionals. Interviews include S. Craig Watkins (Author and Professor at University of Texas at Austin) and Meenakshi (Gigi) Durham (Author and Professor at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication)

• Create graphics for social media using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign

• Edit audio clips from podcasts on Adobe Audition

• Aided in planning and managing social media content utilizing Hootsuite

Burbs Entertainment

Sports Digital Content Manager
Host of The RPO Show
January 2018- June 2022

Job Details

• Founded the sports division for Burbs Entertainment

• Host and Producer of “The RPO Show.” This includes creating the show outline, hosting the show, editing the audio files, creating an overlay for the YouTube visual, editing the video, and clipping segments to promote on social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok)

• Write articles about topical sports issues and game recaps

• Manage and plan content schedule

• Manage writers and brainstorm content ideas

• Promote content and merchandise through Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook and Snapchat

• Utilize operational and planning programs such as Hootsuite, Slack, and Monday.com 

Skills

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Adobe Suite


High-Level Photo and Video Work

Budget and Content Management

Cision Distribution

WordPress


Hootsuite