Samantha Loss
@samanthaloss
I build media visibility and audience engagement through strategic communications, storytelling, and social media.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I lead communications and marketing at The Academy of the Holy Cross, developing content, social strategy, media outreach, and storytelling that engage prospective families, alumnae, and the wider community.
Previously, I drove communications for Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and Washington Hebrew Congregation, following a journalism career across broadcast and digital newsrooms including Sinclair Broadcasting, WUSA9, Fox News, WTOP Radio, NBC4 Washington, and FOX45 Baltimore.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Communications & Marketing Manager
The Academy of the Holy Cross
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Lead strategic communications and marketing efforts for a private Catholic college-preparatory school, overseeing content development, social media strategy, media relations, and storytelling initiatives.
Communications Manager
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)
Drove the organization's communications strategy across digital, print, social, and earned media channels while supporting donor engagement and community initiatives.
Communications Manager
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Jan 2018 - Dec 2025 (7 years 11 months)
Led communications and marketing efforts for one of the Washington region's largest congregations, overseeing digital communications, media relations, website management, and community engagement initiatives.
Senior Social Media Editor
Sinclair Broadcasting | Circa News
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Managed social media strategy and audience development for a national digital news organization, overseeing content distribution across Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter.
Freelance Assignment Editor
WUSA9 (TEGNA)
Jan 2005 - Dec 2017 (12 years 11 months)
Produced and coordinated news coverage, monitored breaking news, cultivated sources, assigned stories, and collaborated with reporters, producers, and newsroom leadership in fast-paced broadcast environments.
Editor / Producer / Writer / Reporter
WTOP Radio
Jan 2005 - Dec 2017 (12 years 11 months)
Produced and coordinated news coverage, monitored breaking news, cultivated sources, assigned stories, and collaborated with reporters, producers, and newsroom leadership in fast-paced broadcast environments.
Producer
FOX45 Baltimore
Jan 2005 - Dec 2017 (12 years 11 months)
Produced and coordinated news coverage, monitored breaking news, cultivated sources, assigned stories, and collaborated with reporters, producers, and newsroom leadership in fast-paced broadcast environments.
Freelance Liveshot Producer
Fox News
Jan 2005 - Dec 2017 (12 years 11 months)
Produced and coordinated news coverage, monitored breaking news, cultivated sources, assigned stories, and collaborated with reporters, producers, and newsroom leadership in fast-paced broadcast environments.
Content Producer
NBC4 Washington
Jan 2005 - Dec 2017 (12 years 11 months)
Produced and coordinated news coverage, monitored breaking news, cultivated sources, assigned stories, and collaborated with reporters, producers, and newsroom leadership in fast-paced broadcast environments.
Communications/Media Relations Graduate Intern
Smithsonian's National Zoo
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)
Responded to media requests from national and local outlets. Created branded social media content and campaigns to highlight conservation science while increasing engagement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Georgetown University
Master of Professional Studies, Public Relations
Pursued a Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations at Georgetown University.
Tulane University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Psychology
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Psychology from Tulane University.
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