Timothy Blotz

About

Six-time Emmy recipient for individual achievement as a news anchor. Master’s degree in strategic communication from the University of Minnesota. Extensive experience in analyzing public affairs issues and creating cross-channel, multi-screen content in addition to conducting research to discover brand insights and create communication strategies. Television Journalism: Recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award for news writing in addition to multiple regional Emmy Awards in Chicago, Rocky Mountains, and Upper Midwest. Reported from Israel during the Scud missile attacks during the Gulf War and later from the siege of Sarajevo during the Balkans War. Reporting portfolio at www.vimeo.com/timblotz Strategic Communications Research: Conducted qualitative brand elicitation research for Camp Fire’s Camp Tanadoona to arrive at a new brand promise and messaging architecture. (See Camp Fire research below) Additional branding research for JDRF. (See JDRF study below) Communications Campaign Development: Established the early messaging and voice for New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish and the Children’s Cabinet to form New Mexico’s first early childhood education program. Media Relations: Developed reporter contacts and coordinated stories for the New Mexico capitol press corps on behalf of the New Mexico Lt. Governor’s office. Served as speechwriter and spokesperson for Lt. Governor Diane Denish. Strategic Planning: Directed and launched a quantitative research study of television news viewers to drive a new strategic plan for KMSP-TV to better connect with its viewers on social media channels. (See research document below) Blog Writing: Look for my analysis of strategic communication issues at www.timothyblotz.com Specialties: * Visual Storytelling * Strategic Communication Analysis and Planning * Media and Political Insights * Writing * Public Speaking and Presentation * Speech Writing * Media Event Planning