In my current role as Vice President of Marketing & Communications for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, I collaborate with team members to build and implement an integrated strategy that increases brand awareness, drives ticket sales, and enhances the ISO’s reputation as a vital community anchor in central Indiana. I frequently write content in collaboration with the ISO’s C-suite, including annual reports, sponsor reports, and press releases. Here are some samples of press releases I have written:
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announces Enrico Lopez-Yañez as Principal Guest Conductor of Pops
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra celebrates 40 years at Hilbert Circle Theatre with Day of Giving set for October 10
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announces world-renowned conductor Jun Märkl as new music director
As Associate Vice President of Communications for the University of Indianapolis, I led the team to execute an integrated content strategy to drive recruitment, increase retention, enhance the University’s reputation and grow engagement with a vibrant community of faculty, students, staff and alumni. I excel at creating and executing content strategy, along with building the relationships and trust required to capture the heart of the story.
Here’s a sampling of articles and press releases I wrote during my time with the University of Indianapolis:
Exploring Asian American Pacific Islander Awareness Month with Leah Milne
University of Indianapolis Department of Music announces technology upgrades
R.B. Annis School of Engineering rises to Top Dog Challenge with custom-built trebuchets
Tyshara Loynes ’21 finds her voice in the Black Lives Matter movement
International students find network of support at UIndy
Music class forges generational connections
WICR adapts to pandemic restrictions
Student-athlete Brody Conner reflects on building skills to last a lifetime
Chantal Uwizera ’06 (International Relations) honored with Distinguished Young Alumni Award
Faculty Jim Vieweigh and Nathan Foley expand UIndy’s cultural footprint with River Fish sculpture
Shaheen Scholars: Creating a framework for innovation
Educational psychologist makes global impact with Just World research
Engineering students make a splash with Design Spine projects
Indianapolis Quartet to perform at Northwestern University’s Lutkin Hall
Artist-in-residence Drew Petersen creates unique learning opportunities for music students
Shreve Atrium honors longtime southside supporters Jefferson and Mary Shreve
From engineer to STEM teacher: Program sparks career transformation
At WTHR-TV, I developed content strategy for all of the station’s online platforms, including social media, which was emerging at the time. Here’s a sampling of stories I wrote while working as executive producer of digital content for WTHR-TV in Indianapolis.
Hanya Yanagihara at Butler University: Be brave and turn the page
Kipp Normand’s “The Universal Anthology” explores meaning behind Indiana’s historical curiosities
Indianapolis Fringe Festival opens on Mass. Ave. (Aug. 2016)
IUPUI professor’s exhibit brings message of inclusion to Indianapolis
Sample video that I produced (with Creative Vids):
Sara K. Galer 