byron mccauley

columnist

About

I find the stories that always exist behind Day One of the headlines: the convicted teenage killer with no one in court for him, what an NBA Hall of Famer thinks about gender equity issues, the food truck in an Appalachian community that feeds kids during summer break. I also led nimble communications teams and helped C-Suite executives drive powerful messages to internal and external audiences.

Country

united states

City

cincinnati

Industry

writing and editing

Skill

media relations, public relations, strategic communications, editing, journalism, newsletters, social media, news writing, speech writing, leadership, public speaking, ap style, nonprofits, fundraising, crisis communications, editorial, community outreach, newspapers, press releases, social networking, copy editing, blogging, publications, facebook, strategy, spokesperson, copywriting, marketing strategy, event planning, new media, research, feature articles, content development, marketing communications, newspaper, social media marketing, storytelling, publicity, creative writing, content strategy, community development, corporate communications, internal communications, web content, crisis management, message development, branding and identity, thought leadership, volunteer management, reputation management

Experience

editorial page editor

the times

1999-9 - 2002-12 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Produced award-winning, daily opinion section. Coached editorial staff and helped develop newsroom leadership team.

managing partner

mccauley communications

2014-1 - 2017-2 · 3 yrs 2 mos

* A communications consultancy helping diverse businesses, health and education advocacy organizations find their voice, tell their story and grow their markets. * What we do best: * Strategy * Content Marketing * Messaging * Media Relations * Speech Writing

executive speech writer

cintas

2007-4 - 2008-9 · 1 yr 6 mos

Principal speechwriter for the leadership team, including the Chairman, Vice Chairman CEO and President. Served as editor of The Spirit monthly employee newsletter read by more than 32,000 employee-partners. Developed messages for executive team to communicate key initiatives by the company.

associate editorial page editor

cincinnati enquirer

2003-1 - 2007-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Helped coach and lead award-winning editorial staff; won awards for editorial writing.

columnist

cincinnati enquirer

2017-2 - Present · 9 yrs 8 mos

content coach and associate opinion editor

cincinnati enquirer

2015-2 - 2016-2 · 1 yr 1 mo

I helped direct the editorial voice of the Enquirer with a specific focus on suburban issues. I collaborated with community reporters in Ohio and Kentucky, lending a critical eye to content and seeking to enhance and improve our product for our suburban readers.

senior director of public relations and external relations

knowledgeworks foundation

2009-6 - 2014-1 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Responsibilities included communications, outreach, and media strategy for KnowledgeWorks, a national social enterprise focused on improving education in the United States through schooling options, research and community collective impact efforts. I led KnowledgeWorks' policy and advocacy efforts in Ohio.

adjunct assistant professor

university of cincinnati

2005-9 - 2008-9 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Developed and taught advanced news writing class to second-year and above students.

Education

the university of southern mississippi

public relations

harvard business school executive education

plain dealing high school

louisiana tech university

the university of southern mississippi

harvard business school

marketing

2011-1 - 2011-1 · 1 mo

HBS Executive Education is an immersive learning experience—one that empowers senior executives to reflect, recharge, and reemerge as visionary leaders. Our programs offer the rare opportunity to step back from your daily responsibilities, reevaluate your career goals, and reset your direction. You'll return to your company with fresh insights on your professional and personal strengths, strategies for taking your leadership skills to the next level, and a global network of peers whose challenges mirror your own.

the university of southern mississippi

marketing

1994-1 - 1996-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Mississippi Humanities Council, Advisor, Student Printz (USM's weekly newspaper)

louisiana tech university

english

1983-1 - 1987-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

I served as editor of the award-winning university newspaper, The Tech Talk. Activities and Societies: Editor, The Tech Talk (weekly newspaper of Louisiana Tech University)