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Patrick Mitchell

@patrickmitchell1

I lead strategic communications and earned media campaigns that advance policy, conservation, clean energy, and public affairs goals.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead strategic communications, earned media, coalition, and public-affairs work that advances meaningful policy, conservation, climate, clean-energy, finance, health, or national-security initiatives.

I've led public affairs communications and earned media for Banner Public Affairs, including federal infrastructure, water policy, climate resiliency, and PFAS remediation. My strategic plan for a clean-water coalition generated more than 100 news stories.

At the African Wildlife Foundation, I quadrupled earned media results and target-media market share in North America between FY20 and FY22. I built expert and social media channels, supported partnerships, and wrote high-level communications for leaders addressing audiences including the African Union, U.S. State Department, World Bank, and Congress.

Over 15 years at The Hastings Group, I managed budgets, staffing, business development, client relations, coalition communications, and advocacy campaigns across climate, clean energy, transportation, finance, public health, and national security. I organized more than 350 national and state-level campaigns, generating media impressions exceeding 500 million worldwide.

Earlier, I advanced international disability-rights advocacy at Landmine Survivors Network and supported award-winning public-policy campaigns at Dittus Communications. I bring more than 20 years of strategic communications experience, from speeches and op-eds to media training, surveys, digital content, and crisis communications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Vice President, Public Relations

Banner Public Affairs

Jun 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Directed public affairs communications and earned media for federal infrastructure and water policy issues. Developed strategic communications plans for coalitions, organized events, and drafted speeches and op-eds.

Public Affairs Earned Media Strategic Communications Media Training Event Planning Speechwriting Op Ed Writing Advocacy Communications

Manager, PR and Corporate Communications

African Wildlife Foundation

Mar 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years 3 months)

Crafted proactive PR strategy for US operations, quadrupling earned media results. Developed expert bench, managed social media channels, and drafted high-level communications for leadership.

Public Relations Corporate Communications Media Strategy Social Media Management Speechwriting Influencer Marketing Stakeholder Engagement

Vice President, Public Relations

The Hastings Group

Jan 2014 - Dec 2019 (5 years 11 months)

Managed budgets, new business development, staffing, and client relations. Developed media relations plans and strategic communications for environmental, clean energy, and financial clients.

Public Relations Media Relations Strategic Communications Budget Management Business Development Client Relations Survey Design Advocacy Communications

Director, Public Relations

The Hastings Group

Jan 2007 - Dec 2014 (7 years 11 months)

Managed budgets, new business development, staffing, and client relations. Developed proactive media relations plans and strategic communications for diverse clients.

Public Relations Media Relations Strategic Communications Budget Management Business Development Client Relations Survey Design Advocacy Communications

Senior Associate, Public Relations

The Hastings Group

Jan 2004 - Dec 2007 (3 years 11 months)

Managed budgets, new business development, staffing, and client relations. Developed proactive media relations plans and strategic communications for diverse clients.

Public Relations Media Relations Strategic Communications Budget Management Business Development Client Relations Survey Design Advocacy Communications

Media Relations Manager

Landmine Survivors Network

Jan 2003 - Dec 2004 (1 year 11 months)

Raised national and international media exposure through top tier placements. Planned and implemented earned media campaigns for advocacy initiatives.

Media Relations Earned Media Public Relations Advocacy Communications Op Ed Writing Newsletter Editing

Senior Account Executive, Public Policy Team

Dittus Communications

Jan 2002 - Dec 2002 (11 months)

Conducted media outreach for award-winning earned media and issue advocacy campaigns. Oversaw support work for media relations team and conducted communications audits.

Media Outreach Public Affairs Advocacy Communications Media Relations Communication Audits Database Management

Senior Account Executive, Strategic Communications

Dittus Communications

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted media outreach for award-winning earned media and issue advocacy campaigns. Oversaw support work for media relations team and conducted communications audits.

Media Outreach Public Affairs Advocacy Communications Media Relations Communication Audits Database Management

Account Executive

Dittus Communications

Jan 1999 - Dec 2000 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted media outreach for award-winning earned media and issue advocacy campaigns. Oversaw support work for media relations team and conducted communications audits.

Media Outreach Public Affairs Advocacy Communications Media Relations Communication Audits Database Management