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Madeline Walker

@madelinewalker

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Communications Manager specializing in media relations, executive visibility, and high-impact PR strategy.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a fast-paced communications role where I can drive CEO and partner visibility, lead issues/rapid response, and translate industry shifts into compelling stories with measurable results.

I’m a communications and PR leader specializing in media relations, executive visibility, and partner co-marketing across tech/AdTech, media, fashion, and lifestyle brands. I’m known for securing tier-one press, shaping CEO narratives, and translating complex industry shifts into clear, compelling stories. I also bring rapid-response discipline when stakes are high—leading real-time PR during top tech news cycles.

In my current role as Communications Manager at Index Exchange, I own global partner co-marketing strategy and execution—recommending and delivering joint press releases aligned to business priorities. I pitch and secure co-marketing outcomes (announcements, campaigns, case studies), build and maintain relationships with key reporters and editors, and lead executive communications across op-eds, bios, newsletters, speaking abstracts, award submissions, and prepared remarks. I oversee media monitoring and analysis to compile coverage and insights that drive future strategy.

Previously, as Public Relations Manager at Condé Nast, I led publicity and pitching for tentpole brand moments, managed inbound media requests, and wrote press releases tailored to event roadmaps and editorial calendars. Earlier, I supported brand launches and fashion-week coverage at AMIRI and coordinated high-performing brand stories as an Account Coordinator. Across every role, my approach is cross-functional, fast, and measurable—built on trusted counsel to executives, teams, and reporters.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Communications Manager

Current

Index Exchange

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Own partner co-marketing strategy and execution, recommending and delivering joint press releases aligned to business priorities. Lead executive communications and run media monitoring to track coverage performance and inform future PR strategy.

Media Relations Executive Communication Media Monitoring

Communications Specialist

Medical Billing & Consulting

Feb 2024 - Jul 2024 (5 months)

Developed and implemented communications plans to streamline internal workflows and improve stakeholder alignment. Produced newsletters and coordinated webinars to deliver timely client messaging and consistent branding across channels.

Internal Communications Stakeholder Management Newsletters Webinar Coordination Cross Functional Collaboration

Public Relations Manager

Condé Nast

Mar 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Built and maintained relationships with major media outlets, aligning editorial angles with business priorities. Led publicity and pitching for tentpole brand moments, managed inbound media requests, and owned press releases and internal communications initiatives.

Media Pitching Inbound Media Request Management Media Outlet Relationship Management Internal Communications

Account Coordinator

Karla Otto

Jul 2021 - Mar 2022 (8 months)

Secured product and brand stories through targeted pitching and creative storytelling aligned to client goals. Built and maintained press lists, produced 360° pitch documentation, and coordinated show and launch logistics with global teams.

Research And Reporting

Communications Assistant

Amiri

Mar 2019 - May 2020 (1 year 2 months)

Executed press initiatives supporting product launches, fashion week moments, and key events. Coordinated VIP requests and served as liaison between agencies and vendors for press days, pop-ups, and international press release distribution.

Press Initiatives Fashion Week PR Press Release Development Social And Web Copy Support Event Coordination

Advertising Sales Associate

Condé Nast

Mar 2018 - Feb 2019 (11 months)

Managed regional sales for BRIDES Magazine, onboarding new clients through RFPs and supporting campaign execution. Coordinated across marketing, production, consumer insights, and billing to deliver print and digital ad campaigns and produced client-facing presentations and competitive reports.

Account Management Ad Sales RFP Management Campaign Execution Cross functional Coordination Competitive Reporting Client Presentations