tom lynch

director marketing communications

About

I'm an experienced writer and editor with a strong background in both corporate communications and journalism. I produce creative, engaging and effective content to deliver message and grow awareness of brand. My multimedia, social media and web skills add dimension to the communications strategies I develop. Examples of work available upon request. Specialties: External and internal corporate communications, writing, editing, content marketing, multimedia, social media

Country

united states

City

chicago

Industry

writing and editing

Skill

blogging, copy editing, corporate communications, editing, strategic communications, writing, journalism, marketing communications, publishing, internal communications, copywriting, strategy, social media

Experience

senior editor

newcity

2006-1 - 2010-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Led a team of writers to produce and publish weekly issues of arts-and-culture magazine. Focus was on music, literature, film, theater, cuisine, art and local politics.

assistant editor

newcity

2003-1 - 2006-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Produced and edited weekly articles focused on music, literature, film, local politics and sports. Worked with team of writers to publish magazine weekly.

director marketing communications

allscripts

2019-4 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

senior communications specialist

tellabs

2012-4 - 2013-2 · 11 mos

* Produced content to deliver Tellabs' messaging and strengthen brand. Coordinated weekly blog on company's website, which featured dozens of contributors and earns hundreds of unique visits per week. Managed global customer magazine. Led a team of writers to produce engaging articles; work closely with team of designers and freelance photographers to create multiple versions of each issue (print, web, iPad). Produced video to help drive company's message to both external and internal audiences. Managed company's Intranet and led company's internal communications efforts through: * Daily employee articles * Executive Town Hall meetings * CEO column * General communication strategies

communications specialist

tellabs

2010-3 - 2012-4 · 2 yrs 2 mos

* Managed global internal communications efforts for 3,000-plus employees, which included: * Supervising the company's Intranet * Producing daily articles and distributing to employees * Writing CEO column * Organizing and developing content for company-wide Executive Town Hall meetings * Developing advanced communications strategies for company as whole and individual organizations * I also managed the company's global customer magazine. Led a team of writers to produce engaging articles; worked closely with team of designers and freelance photographers to create multiple versions of each issue (print, web, iPad).

senior manager, communications

allscripts

2016-11 - 2019-3 · 2 yrs 5 mos

marketing communications manager

allscripts

2013-2 - 2016-11 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Allscripts (NASDAQ: MDRX) is a leader in healthcare information technology solutions that advance clinical, financial and operational results. Our innovative solutions connect people, places and data across an Open, Connected Community of Health™. Connectivity empowers caregivers to make better decisions and deliver better care for healthier populations. To learn more, visit www.allscripts.com, Twitter, YouTube and blog.allscripts.com.