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Rose Brennan

@rosebrennan

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Experienced communications manager and editor specializing in journalism, copy editing, and social media.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead editorial production, shape content strategy, mentor writers, and grow audience engagement within a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

I am a communications professional with strong roots in journalism, editorial leadership, and content strategy, currently managing the production of Fairfield County Catholic. I oversee story assignment, copy editing, social media, website content and seasonal interns to ensure timely, accurate coverage.

Previously I served as lead writer and communications associate, collaborating with freelance writers, photographers and videographers, and covering diocesan events and community issues for print and digital audiences. I also reported on education and transportation in New York City, pitching and producing stories during the COVID-19 pandemic.

I bring award-winning reporting experience, a summa cum laude English and Communication degree, and hands-on skills in AP style, Office 365, Google Suite, Canva, WordPress and social media management to roles focused on editorial leadership, audience engagement and strategic communications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Communications Manager

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Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Manage monthly production of Fairfield County Catholic, oversee content, assignments, social media and website, supervise interns and copy edit all submitted stories.

Editorial Management Copy Editing Social Media Management Content Strategy Staff Supervision WordPress AP Style Canva

Communications Associate

Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport

Oct 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Served as lead writer for Fairfield County Catholic, collaborated with freelance contributors, covered diocesan events for print and social media, and copy edited submissions.

News Writing Copy Editing Freelance Coordination Social Media Management Content Creation AP Style WordPress

Program Associate

Foundations in Faith

Aug 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Assisted foundation director with operations for diocesan funds, administered social media, and served as point person for funds supporting religious education and special needs ministries.

Program Administration Social Media Management Operations Support Communication Microsoft Office Google Suite

Education and Transportation Reporter

The Riverdale Press

Jul 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year)

Pitched and wrote stories on schools and transit, covered NYC public schools' pandemic return, and assisted interns and new reporters in story writing; previously worked on special projects and as an editorial intern.