I have a wide range of writing, editing, and communications skills. Reach out at dsmcnair@gmail.com.
background
Communications specialist/publicist; Years employed (2014 – 2025) JABA (Jefferson Area Board for Aging), Charlottesville, Virginia. Handle strategic marketing, publicity, writing copy, video production, website creation & management, media relations, and social media efforts for award-winning non-profit area agency on aging.
Contributing writer; Years employed (2014 – 2018) Takepart.com, Beverly Hills, California. Contribute global reports and feature stories for global digital news and social action platform.
Reporter, Editor; Years Employed (2005 – 2013) The Hook, Charlottesville, Virginia. Report and edit for award-winning news and arts weekly.
Web/Publications Editor; Years Employed (2001-2004) The Rutherford Institute Charlottesville, Virginia. Oversee all web and print publications for nationally known non-profit legal organization devoted to defending civil liberties and human rights.
education
University of Virginia, MFA in Creative Writing
University of Massachusetts, BA in English
David McNair 