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Brian Robin

@brianrobin

I build visibility and trust through strategic communications, earned media, editorial storytelling, and public affairs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm open to remote, hybrid, and relocation opportunities where I can lead strategic communications, media relations, public affairs, executive messaging, and editorial storytelling for organizations with meaningful missions.

I've spent 20+ years building visibility, stakeholder trust, and reputation for mission-driven organizations, cultural institutions, hospitality brands, sports organizations, and corporate clients.

At South Coast Repertory, I led media relations, executive communications, public affairs, and government outreach. I increased the flagship newsletter's unique open rate from 15% to 43–44%, generated $34,673 in 2024 newsletter revenue, and secured coverage in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, PBS SoCal, and other outlets.

Through Bear Titan Publications, I provide strategic communications, editorial leadership, executive writing, and media relations for nonprofit, association, publishing, and corporate clients, including Southern California News Group, the California Scottish Rite Foundation, California Freemason Magazine, and the Rose Bowl Game.

Earlier, at Brener Zwikel & Associates, I led national media campaigns for clients including IMG, MGM Resorts International, Hoag Hospital, and PGA TOUR properties. My Windy Knoll Golf Course campaign delivered more than 2,000% ROI, and I also taught communications courses for 14 years at the University of La Verne.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Media Representative

Current

South Coast Repertory

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Continues supporting media relations, production publicity, and institutional storytelling following service as Director of Media & Public Relations. Promotes productions, artists, and institutional news through targeted outreach.

Media Relations Publicity Storytelling Outreach

Current

Founder & Strategic Communications Consultant

Current

Bear Titan Publications LLC

Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 8 months)

Provides strategic communications, editorial leadership, executive writing, and media relations services for nonprofit, association, publishing, and corporate clients. Produces executive articles, features, and organizational publications.

Strategic Communications Editorial Leadership Executive Communication Media Relations

Director of Media & Public Relations

South Coast Repertory

Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)

Directed media relations, executive communications, public affairs, and government outreach, strengthening organizational visibility throughout California and nationally. Raised the flagship newsletter's unique open rate from 15% to 43-44% and generated $34,673 in 2024 newsletter revenue.

Media Relations Public Affairs Government Relations Executive Communication Newsletter Marketing Earned Media

Corporate Communications & Brand Copywriter

Pechanga Resort Casino

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Supported executive communications, brand messaging, website content, and guest communications for one of the West Coast's largest resort destinations. Prepared executive talking points and digital and print copy.

Corporate Communications Brand Messaging Copywriting Web Content

Senior Account Executive

Brener Zwikel & Associates

Jan 2003 - Jan 2016 (13 years)

Led strategic communications and national media relations campaigns for sports, hospitality, nonprofit, and lifestyle clients. Delivered over 2,000% ROI through a national media campaign for Windy Knoll Golf Course.

Media Relations Strategic Communications Campaign Management Publicity

Adjunct Professor of Communications

University of La Verne

Jan 2002 - Jan 2016 (14 years)

Developed and taught undergraduate courses in news and sports reporting, feature writing, news editing, interviewing, and media ethics. Mentored future communications professionals through practical instruction.

Teaching Curriculum Development Journalism Media Ethics

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

California State University, Fullerton

Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a focus on Radio-TV-Film, Broadcast Journalism, and Public Relations, supplemented by extensive coursework in Business and Political Science.