I’m Megan L. Morrow, a Minneapolis-based communications and marketing professional who helps organizations tell clear, compelling stories across healthcare, financial services, nonprofits, entertainment, and wellness. I write and edit business and creative content, develop public relations and social media outreach, and create strategy-driven websites, newsletters, press releases, speeches, and ebooks that strengthen engagement and credibility. My background spans leadership in marketing and communications for music, library, and financial institutions, as well as long-term freelance consulting since 2005. I enjoy turning complex messages into well-planned campaigns—building media relations, improving internal communications, supporting merger messaging, and managing content and online marketing strategy with measurable results.

Megan L. Morrow

I’m Megan L. Morrow, a Minneapolis-based communications and marketing professional who helps organizations tell clear, compelling stories across healthcare, financial services, nonprofits, entertainment, and wellness. I write and edit business and creative content, develop public relations and social media outreach, and create strategy-driven websites, newsletters, press releases, speeches, and ebooks that strengthen engagement and credibility. My background spans leadership in marketing and communications for music, library, and financial institutions, as well as long-term freelance consulting since 2005. I enjoy turning complex messages into well-planned campaigns—building media relations, improving internal communications, supporting merger messaging, and managing content and online marketing strategy with measurable results.

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I’m Megan L. Morrow, a Minneapolis-based communications and marketing professional who helps organizations tell clear, compelling stories across healthcare, financial services, nonprofits, entertainment, and wellness. I write and edit business and creative content, develop public relations and social media outreach, and create strategy-driven websites, newsletters, press releases, speeches, and ebooks that strengthen engagement and credibility.

My background spans leadership in marketing and communications for music, library, and financial institutions, as well as long-term freelance consulting since 2005. I enjoy turning complex messages into well-planned campaigns—building media relations, improving internal communications, supporting merger messaging, and managing content and online marketing strategy with measurable results.

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Work Experience

Director, Marketing and Communications at Zeitgeist
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Directed all communications and marketing activities for a St. Paul-based new music group, including website and communication planning, print materials, news releases, communication plans, media relations, and newsletters. Launched annual and quarterly communications outreach programs; managed relationships and budgets with freelance graphic and website designers; served as liaison with partner organizations, booking agents, and performance venues; and hired and managed interns annually for the Zeitgeist New Music Cabaret festival.
Manager, Marketing and Communications at Hennepin County/Minneapolis Public Library
January 1, 2007 - July 1, 2008
Developed and managed comprehensive media and public relations strategy, including media training, news releases, crisis communications, and reputation management. Owned merger communications and strategy for a combined 41-library system, covering internal communications, internet/intranet communications, media relations, and marketing materials. Conceptualized and built library publications (newsletters and e-newsletters, annual reports, class and events catalogs). Led marketing program planning and online content strategy for mplib.org and managed department staff and budget, including performance measurement oversight.
Freelance writer/editing and communications consulting at Megan Morrow Consulting
January 1, 2005 - Present
Provide freelance writing, editing, and communications consulting for clients across healthcare, financial, nonprofit, entertainment, and wellness industries. Develop comprehensive communications and marketing materials; create public relations campaigns and social media outreach to bolster engagement; write and manage website content and client newsletters; draft press releases, speeches, and ebooks; and edit materials for professional publication.
Assistant Vice President/Public Relations Consultant at Bremer Financial Services
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
Developed media strategy and campaigns; wrote newsletters, speeches, news releases, annual reports, communication plans, articles, and video scripts. Increased media coverage by more than 500% in the first year. Managed a $128,000 National Hunger Awareness Week partnership campaign with Second Harvest Heartland, exceeding the first-year goal by more than 50%. Coordinated company-wide volunteer communications, surveys, programs, and an online bulletin board; served as liaison with nine nonprofit resource specialists; produced a nonprofit newsletter; and supported event planning, employee recognition events, and product promotion.
Marketing Product Manager at Wells Fargo
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Wrote and proofread content for brochures, letters, proposals, and project plans. Developed and authored content for a student loans website and an Education Resource Center; served as project manager and marketing liaison for all internet projects. Developed and maintained a $250,000 high school scholarship and college-planning program.
Media Relations Manager at Wells Fargo
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Wrote speeches, news releases, and bylines for banking stores and multiple business lines across 12 states. Coordinated and prepared experts for media interviews, pitched stories, and managed interviews. Planned economic news conferences and internal communications/media activities for Wells Fargo Chief Economist Dr. Sung Won Sohn. Developed 150th anniversary media activities and a communicators’ conference, including events and related communications.
Writing and Job Skills Instructor at Southeast Technical Institute
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Prepared lesson plans for writing and job skills coursework, created demonstrations and activities, and evaluated students’ performance and work. Tutored students individually in the school’s Writing Center.
Production Editor at Publications International, Ltd.
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Writer/editor for greeting card series and biannual children’s book catalogs. Edited all department manuscripts for grammar, punctuation, style, and content. Coordinated project scheduling, including shipping and printing dates with managing editors, publishers, separators, and printers. Created public relations materials for sales presentations.
Director / Festival Coordinator at SD Governor’s Camp for the Gifted
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1998
Developed summer programming, academic classes, outreach activities, and team structure for the 15th annual statewide gifted program. Coordinated and directed 50 adult staff members and counselors. Coordinated yearly historical festivals, including press, schedules, and talent. Led a team of fifteen in counseling, academic, and social group activities. Wrote and published written history of camp and counseling programs.

Education

Master of Arts, English at The University of South Dakota
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026
Bachelor of Science, Journalism (Minors: English, Psychology) at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026

Qualifications

Leadership Academy graduate
January 1, 2006 - August 29, 2026

Industry Experience

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