Professional Highlights

Deputy Communications Director for Law Enforcement
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation ■ Columbus, Ohio ■ ‘08-‘09

Steered media and messaging strategies surrounding the agency’s mission-critical law enforcement activities and services including high-profile investigations, criminal corruption probes, cold cases, the electronic Sex Offender Registration and Notification (eSORN) database, and the state’s Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). Planned news conferences, town hall meetings, and other media events, developing news releases and talking points to guide agency representatives in communicating essential information. Achieved Top Level Security Clearance.

Press Secretary
Ohio Attorney General ■ Columbus, Ohio ■ ‘07-‘08
Directed the development of communications, strategies, and media plans for more than fifty AG sections, joining forces with senior staff—Chief of Staff and Communications Director—on crisis, routine, and ad hoc communications for internal and external audiences. Fielded 30 to 40 media inquiries each day including those from local and national radio, television, and print outlets. Prepared communications including letters from the AG’s desk, news releases, fact sheets, op-eds, quarterly publications, talking points, and speeches to represent the position of the AG’s office and its 1,200 employees.

General Assignment Reporter
Weekend Anchor/Producer
Primary Fill-In Anchor
CBS & FOX ~ WKBN/WYFX ■ Youngstown, Ohio ■ ‘00-‘06
Conceptualized, developed, and produced award-winning and enterprising news stories, managing the production lifecycle from idea generation to research, interviews, voicing, field and in-studio performance, and on-air promotion. Anchored live newscasts, hosted information/entertainment shows, and coordinated special segments. Acted as primary fill-in anchor while also serving as primary night side reporter. Gained extensive experience covering newsworthy stories and developments in diverse areas from medical concerns to economic, criminal, consumer, legal, and political happenings. Extensive live shot experience up to eight times a day for both CBS and FOX affiliates

Morning Anchor/Producer
General Assignment Reporter/Videographer
ABC ~ WABG ■ Greenville, Mississippi ■ ‘00
Conceptualized, developed, and produced award-winning and enterprising news stories, managing the production lifecycle from idea generation to research, interviews, voicing, field and in-studio performance, and on-air promotion. Anchored live newscasts, hosted information/entertainment shows, and coordinated special segments. Gained extensive experience covering newsworthy stories and developments in diverse areas from medical concerns to economic, legal, and political happenings.

News Editor/Intern
CBS ~ WOWK ■ Huntington/Charleston, WV ■ ‘99

Selected Broadcast Highlights:
■ Recognized for bringing awareness to community concerns, receiving numerous awards including Best Reporter from the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, and Best Enterprise Reporting (2nd place) and Best Reporter (Honorable Mention) from the Ohio AP. Received commendation letters from national advocacy groups for select pieces.
■ Cultivated relationships with city, county, and state elected officials, in addition to politicians, attorneys, educators, law enforcement, and business and civic leaders through exclusive media interviews and numerous public appearances and charitable work on behalf of the stations.

Academic Background

Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications, Cum Laude
Mount Union College ■ Alliance, Ohio ■

Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Media
Ohio University ■ Athens, Ohio ■


Additional Skills/Affiliations & Honors

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (domestic Peace Corps)
Performed in a highly diverse role, focusing efforts in the areas of recruitment, outreach, public and media relations—working with local and national media including CNN, AP, U.S. News and World Report, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, and The New York Times—and oversight of a peer group of 30 Corps members. Completed projects across the U.S. related to housing/urban development, education, healthcare, environmental protection, mentoring at-risk youth, and disaster relief.
■ Selected for a special assignment with President Bill Clinton, working with White House staff to create projects for the Martin Luther King National Day of Service. Worked alongside the President while painting an inner-city classroom.


Public Relations Society of America ■ Society of Professional Journalists ■ Native American Journalists’ Association
Founding Member, Mount Union College Women’s Academic & Leadership House
Recipient, National Cabinet of Mount Union Women’s President Award
Commendation from the Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office for discovery of crucial evidence in capital double murder case and testifying on behalf of the prosecution
Extra, NBC’s “The West Wing: 20 Hours in America”

Jennifer Brindisi

Columbus, OH

(330) 770 - 4589
jennbrindisi@gmail.com