Hi, I’m Brian Mecinas, a Scottsdale-based digital marketer, content producer, and photographer blending storytelling with data-driven results. I help brands and publications grow audiences by crafting engaging narratives and executing strategic campaigns across social, search, and owned media. From freelance journalism and event photography to coordinating fellowship programs, I thrive on turning ideas into tangible impact. I’m passionate about education, community initiatives, and sustainable practices, and I love collaborating with teams to bring creative visions to life.

Brian Mecinas

Hi, I’m Brian Mecinas, a Scottsdale-based digital marketer, content producer, and photographer blending storytelling with data-driven results. I help brands and publications grow audiences by crafting engaging narratives and executing strategic campaigns across social, search, and owned media. From freelance journalism and event photography to coordinating fellowship programs, I thrive on turning ideas into tangible impact. I’m passionate about education, community initiatives, and sustainable practices, and I love collaborating with teams to bring creative visions to life.

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Hi, I’m Brian Mecinas, a Scottsdale-based digital marketer, content producer, and photographer blending storytelling with data-driven results. I help brands and publications grow audiences by crafting engaging narratives and executing strategic campaigns across social, search, and owned media.

From freelance journalism and event photography to coordinating fellowship programs, I thrive on turning ideas into tangible impact. I’m passionate about education, community initiatives, and sustainable practices, and I love collaborating with teams to bring creative visions to life.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Marketing Specialist at Cronkite Agency
August 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and executed full-funnel digital marketing strategies for Doing Well News (ASU Health) and Modern Grind Coffee, blending creative storytelling with analytics to drive measurable growth. Designed and managed paid ad campaigns across Meta, LinkedIn, Reddit, and Google, optimizing performance through A/B testing, SEO, and audience segmentation. On two client accounts, delivered 3,900+ active website users, 385K+ impressions, and 19.5% follower growth via data-informed content strategy.
Photographer and Journalist at Freelance
October 1, 2022 - Present
Capturing live performances, community events, and branded nightlife content for local and corporate clients; producing original written and visual content for online and print media, including concert reviews, artist profiles, and feature stories.
Freelance Content Producer at PHOENIX Magazine
January 1, 2025 - Present
Conceptualizing and spearheading the Sound Bites video series for online platforms; overseeing all aspects of production including artist and restaurant coordination, filming, hosting and post-production.
Program Coordinator at Future Coalition
October 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Designed, executed and managed the piloting of a fellowship program aimed at uplifting and empowering the next generation of environmental conservation advocates in Arizona. Served as the direct manager for 1 part-time staff and 10 interns, in addition to managing an $85k budget. Assisted in management and distribution of micro-grants from a multi-million-dollar philanthropic program for environmental and community impact organizations across North America.

Education

Master of Arts in Strategic Communications at Arizona State University
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability at Arizona State University
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

Google Ads (Search, Display, Measurement)
October 2, 2025 - October 2, 2026
Google Analytics GA4
October 2, 2025 - October 2, 2026
HubSpot Inbound Marketing
February 20, 2025 - February 20, 2027
HubSpot Social Media Marketing
February 20, 2025 - February 20, 2027

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet