I am a seasoned strategic digital engagement communications professional with Emmy award-winning writing, producing, editing, and content management experience. I craft digital solutions for message campaigns across multiple media and lead SEO-driven content strategies to maximize reach and impact. I am an advocate for the underserved, focused on inclusive communications and excellent customer service. I collaborate across teams to deliver user-centric experiences and measurable results.

Andrea Laign

I am a seasoned strategic digital engagement communications professional with Emmy award-winning writing, producing, editing, and content management experience. I craft digital solutions for message campaigns across multiple media and lead SEO-driven content strategies to maximize reach and impact. I am an advocate for the underserved, focused on inclusive communications and excellent customer service. I collaborate across teams to deliver user-centric experiences and measurable results.

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I am a seasoned strategic digital engagement communications professional with Emmy award-winning writing, producing, editing, and content management experience. I craft digital solutions for message campaigns across multiple media and lead SEO-driven content strategies to maximize reach and impact.

I am an advocate for the underserved, focused on inclusive communications and excellent customer service. I collaborate across teams to deliver user-centric experiences and measurable results.

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Work Experience

Web Content Management Developer at Serco North America
February 22, 2022 - Present
In support of the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Military Health System (MHS) and Health.mil, I create original content for Military Health and national observances; track daily news for strategic placement on Health.mil; compose promotional teasers for News Around the MHS and MHS News Articles; copy edit incoming content; evaluate/manage submissions from MHS content creators; and collaborate with communications teams across the MHS to develop daily and long-term SEO and user-experience solutions.
Photographer/Owner at Andrea Laign Photography
February 1, 2022 - October 27, 2025
Curated the '2020 is Hindsight' photo exhibition; produced promotional materials and social media content; showcased work in multiple exhibitions; organized the annual Asbury Park calendar supporting local food-insecurity charities; featured on national outlets; founding member of Black Glass Gallery.
Digital Engagement Web Content Manager at National Education Association
July 1, 2020 - October 27, 2025
Provided digital and cross-platform strategic messaging for NEA.org; collaborated with editorial teams on daily deadlines; covered NEA events for NEA.org and social platforms; managed visual media to reinforce NEA branding; crafted blurbs, teasers, and content to spark user interest; tested CMS features and site search; trained new CMS users.
Senior Promotions Writer/Producer at WBAL-TV
September 1, 2008 - October 27, 2025
Copied, produced, and edited sweeps, special projects, sales and topical promotions; collaborated with design staff to develop graphics, motion graphics, banners and branding for promos; integrated Live, Local, Late-Breaking branding across air, web, radio, and print; managed production staff and station events; trained new writers/producers; led the Creative Services Team through multiple ratings periods.
Promotions Writer/Producer at WJLA/NewsChannel 8
February 1, 2008 - October 27, 2025
Wrote and/or copy edited communications including promotions, special events, talking points, and remarks; conceived and built station brands; produced promos for air, web, and social media; managed events; wrote and managed daily promotional modules for the station website; planned shoots and managed post-production; contributed ideas to expand reach of stories.
Senior Promotions Writer/Producer at KPRC-TV
December 1, 2006 - October 27, 2025
Wrote and edited promotions for Local 2 News across multiple media; managed Local 2 News brand across platforms; coordinated promo shoots; trained staff; created long-format productions for sales clients and marketing; coordinated post-production and delivered promotional campaigns.
Staff Developer at The Writers' Workshop, Houston Independent School District
August 1, 2002 - October 27, 2025
Managed a creative writing curriculum for elementary school teachers; prepared Spanish-speaking transitional students for the TAKS writing portion; planned and documented year-end student poetry event; wrote, produced and edited long-format features and documentaries for screening.
Promotion Writer/Producer at KHWB-TV (Now KIAH)
January 1, 2001 - October 27, 2025
Wrote, produced, and edited station image promos, promos tied to WB network initiatives; branded the launch of WB39 News at Nine; partnered with sales to create event promotions; emceed community events; conducted satellite interviews with network talent; authored topical voiceovers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Business Administration at Frostburg State University
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Radio/Television Film Production Core Curriculum Requirement at University of Houston
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Qualifications

DOD Cyber Awareness Challenge
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
508 Compliance Course
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
OPSEC Course
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Plain Language Training
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Sitecore CMS Training
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
SF-86 Secret Clearance
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services