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I am an experienced communications mentor and award-winning international broadcast journalist, now focused on digital content strategy and sustainability. I consult with businesses and non-profits in digital, social, video, audio/podcasting, print, and public presentation. I bring 15 years of experience working with top editors, reporters, and anchors at the BBC in London, Brussels, New York, Rome, Washington, DC, Canada, Argentina, Colombia, and across the United States. I have covered four U.S. presidential election campaigns and led news coverage from Capitol Hill and the United Nations, and I have held senior leadership roles with NPR stations in New York and Washington, DC. I also have 20 years of experience teaching at top universities.…I am an experienced communications mentor and award-winning international broadcast journalist, now focused on digital content strategy and sustainability. I consult with businesses and non-profits in digital, social, video, audio/podcasting, print, and public presentation. I bring 15 years of experience working with top editors, reporters, and anchors at the BBC in London, Brussels, New York, Rome, Washington, DC, Canada, Argentina, Colombia, and across the United States. I have covered four U.S. presidential election campaigns and led news coverage from Capitol Hill and the United Nations, and I have held senior leadership roles with NPR stations in New York and Washington, DC. I also have 20 years of experience teaching at top universities.

Mark McDonald

Writer, Podcast Producer, Video Editor, +2

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I am an experienced communications mentor and award-winning international broadcast journalist, now focused on digital content strategy and sustainability. I consult with businesses and non-profits in digital, social, video, audio/podcasting, print, and public presentation. I bring 15 years of experience working with top editors, reporters, and anchors at the BBC in London, Brussels, New York, Rome, Washington, DC, Canada, Argentina, Colombia, and across the United States. I have covered four U.S. presidential election campaigns and led news coverage from Capitol Hill and the United Nations, and I have held senior leadership roles with NPR stations in New York and Washington, DC. I also have 20 years of experience teaching at top universities.…I am an experienced communications mentor and award-winning international broadcast journalist, now focused on digital content strategy and sustainability. I consult with businesses and non-profits in digital, social, video, audio/podcasting, print, and public presentation. I bring 15 years of experience working with top editors, reporters, and anchors at the BBC in London, Brussels, New York, Rome, Washington, DC, Canada, Argentina, Colombia, and across the United States. I have covered four U.S. presidential election campaigns and led news coverage from Capitol Hill and the United Nations, and I have held senior leadership roles with NPR stations in New York and Washington, DC. I also have 20 years of experience teaching at top universities.

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I am an experienced communications mentor and award-winning international broadcast journalist, now focused on digital content strategy and sustainability. I consult with businesses and non-profits in digital, social, video, audio/podcasting, print, and public presentation. I bring 15 years of experience working with top editors, reporters, and anchors at the BBC in London, Brussels, New York, Rome, Washington, DC, Canada, Argentina, Colombia, and across the United States. I have covered four U.S. presidential election campaigns and led news coverage from Capitol Hill and the United Nations, and I have held senior leadership roles with NPR stations in New York and Washington, DC. I also have 20 years of experience teaching at top universities.

Skills

Copywriting

Experience Level

Copywriting

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

CEO at MarkMcDonald.US

January 1, 2014 - Present

Provides performance coaching for organizational leaders in video, audio, public speaking, social media, message crafting, and project management. Develops communication strategies and brand-building programs for clients. Created 'The Podcasting Project' to launch and sustain twelve productions for small businesses and law firms, delivering end-to-end podcast development from concept to distribution. Key clients include IMF, National Immigration Forum, Gensler & Associates, The George Washington University Business MBA, and Rebalance360 Wealth Management.

Adjunct Professor of Communication at Georgetown University, Postgraduate College of Arts and Science

January 1, 2016 - Present

Teaches advanced courses in Video Production, Podcast Production for Business, Multi-Media Management, Business Writing, and International News Gathering, in both in-person and remote formats.

Adjunct Professor of Communication at American University, School of Communication

January 1, 2001 - Present

Teaches undergraduate courses in Reporting, Digital Communications, Multi-Media Management, Digital Skills, and Advanced Video Production, both in-person and online.

Director of Programs at WAMU-FM (NPR Washington, DC)

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2014

Led programming department, elevating the station’s ranking from #14 to #1 in the Washington, DC metro radio market. Directed a rebranding campaign and strengthened local news and public affairs content. Secured and managed over $1 million in individual foundation and corporate funding grants for programming initiatives.

Managing Editor at WNYC-FM (NPR New York Public Radio)

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001

Relaunched the News Division for the digital era, recruiting new talent and rebranding established programming with multi-media production strategies.

BBC World News Producer at BBC

January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1999

Produced, edited, and served as Bureau Chief for studio and on-location international TV and radio news coverage. Led reporting on major global events, including Tiananmen Square, Balkans conflicts, Auschwitz anniversary, the O.J. Simpson trial, and other major stories. Supervised and mentored more than 100 journalists, producers, engineers, and researchers; anchored BBC network TV and radio programs.