Award-winning journalism veteran will expand firm’s video production and media operations
(ALEXANDRIA, VA.) – January 15, 2015 – Pinkston, a national public relations firm based in the Washington, D.C., area, today announced the hiring of Janice Park as a senior account manager. A former reporter for Baltimore’s Fox affiliate, Park will develop media strategy and drive digital video production projects for Pinkston’s clients.
“With a decade of experience in print and online journalism, Janice knows what makes a story demand the audience’s attention,” said Christian Pinkston, founding partner at Pinkston. “Her expertise will be invaluable to our clients, whether they’re looking for intelligent earned-media representation or a cutting-edge owned-media campaign incorporating video and other digital elements.”
“Through Pinkston Digital and its in-house video production team, Pinkston is really redefining what public relations means,” Park said. “They work with clients globally to tell compelling stories—and for someone like me, that is very exciting.”
Park most recently worked as a reporter and multimedia journalist for Baltimore’s Fox affiliate, WBFF 45, for nearly four years, during which time she won multiple Associated Press Awards and received an Emmy nomination for multimedia journalism. She has previously written for numerous newspapers, including the Baltimore Sun, and has worked as a reporter and producer for CBS and NBC affiliates around the country.
Park received her Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park. She lives with her husband in Northern Virginia.
About Pinkston
Pinkston is a national public relations firm based in the Washington, D.C., area. Founded in 2001 by veteran public relations specialist Christian Pinkston, Pinkston specializes in communications strategy and messaging, writing services, earned media, crisis management and social media. Pinkston Digital offers an array of owned media capabilities, including web design and development, video production, photography, search engine optimization and more. Pinkston and Pinkston Digital serve Fortune 100 companies, innovative technology start-ups, national non-profit organizations, international industry associations and numerous New York Times best-selling authors in establishing a brand, promoting major events, launching products or books, and building a reputation as thought leaders in their fields. Learn more at pinkston.co.