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Jennifer Wenk

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Hi, I’m Jennifer Wenk, a public relations and communications professional with 15+ years in sports media relations, public affairs and publicity.

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Hi, I’m Jennifer Wenk, a public relations and communications professional with 15+ years in sports media relations, public affairs and publicity. I’ve built global PR programs for athletes and brands, led teams through complex campaigns, and collaborated with networks, studios, and event producers on major entertainment and sports properties. I’m APR-certified and I’m passionate about storytelling, media relations, and measurement-driven results.

I thrive managing multi-faceted campaigns, nurturing relationships with media and production teams, and guiding brands through both high-profile events and crisis communications. Based in Las Vegas, I enjoy turning ideas into earned media, working with athletes, entertainers, and organizations to elevate their profiles and achieve strategic goals.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Gaming

Work experience· 8 roles

Film Premiere Publicity · Broken Ear ProductionsJun 2025 – Nov 2025 · 6 mos

Assembled and led PR agency team to coordinate red carpet premieres in multiple cities; leveraged the film director’s MMA fame to recruit social media influencers and podcasters; structured publicity schedules and secured meetings with key executives (e.g., UFC President Dana White) leading to shoots and interviews and a digital teaser for release.

Lead Communications and Public Relations · ONE Championship (Las Vegas-Remote)Jun 2024 – Jun 2024 · 1 mo

Lead communications and PR for ONE Championship in the US/Canada; manage a four-person staff; expand traditional media coverage of monthly live-streamed events; track data and weekly growth; arrange media interviews with the company CEO; crisis and announcement planning; apply best practices from prior roles to PR operations.

Head of Public Relations · Ultimate Fighting Championship (Las Vegas)Apr 2011 – Apr 2011 · 1 mo

Developed the global PR program; coordinated editorial meetings with editors and producers; grew coverage to 300+ outlets and PPV impressions; secured major magazine covers; built international PR programs; served as spokesperson when needed; oversaw PR for sponsors and charity engagements; managed credential operations and event-week PR.

President · Jen Wenk - Public Relations Practice (Las Vegas)Apr 2011 – Nov 2025 · 14 yrs 8 mos
Director of Public Relations · Virgen Advertising (Las Vegas)Aug 2005 – Aug 2005 · 1 mo
Public and Investor Relations · Lambert & Associates Investor Relations (Grand Rapids)Oct 2004 – Oct 2004 · 1 mo
Senior Account Executive · Seyferth PR (Grand Rapids)Dec 2002 – Dec 2002 · 1 mo
Public Affairs Coordinator to SVP of Communications · Governor George Pataki (New York City Office)Dec 1998 – Dec 1998 · 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Arts · Hunter College2030 – 1999

Certifications and awards

APR (Accredited in Public Relations)2011 – 2025

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