October 10, 2007
Posted by Jen Reeves
About
When I was younger, I loved to be outdoors. I still do, but I don’t get to spend the amount of time that I like. My love of the outdoors translates into the way I work and use social media in my job. I believe in organic, real communities and engagement. I’ve learned how through years of experimenting and communicating with social tools and my energy in a television newsroom. In the last seven years, I’ve moved from traditional journalist to non-traditional thinker about social media and communications. This blog is a place where I hope to share my thoughts, ideas and hopes. I’m currently a manager of social communications strategy and training at the AARP. I was the interactive director at KOMU-TV and komu.com and an associate professor at Missouri School of Journalism. A lot of my love of online community grew from being a part of the inaugural class of Reynolds Journalism Institute fellows (2008-09). I love engaging in my communities – near and far. I have a Master’s in Management and I’m pretty obsessed with workflow and communication. I see how those workflows and communication skills are INCREDIBLY useful in any setting. My comments, rants, raves and ideas have everything to do with me and do not represent the views of AARP or any of my former employers. You can also visit my special needs advocacy world by visiting Born Just Right.
If you would like to contact Jen to ask a question, book a speech or a training session, here are a few ways to chat:
Twitter: @jenleereeves
Email: jenleereeves [at] gmail [dot] com
Gtalk: jenleereeves
Jen is available to speak on a number of topics. They include:
Journalism
Bringing social media into your newsroom workflow
Coordinating online with on air content
Setting up a professional personal brand
Setting up and expanding your news brand
Extending community conversations online and in person
Non-profits
Using technology to spread your message
How to help your community connect online
Developing your message in social media
Special Needs Advocacy
How technology can help families connect with each other
Learning advocacy by trusting your gut
2013 Speaking Engagements
All over the country for AARP
July 25-27, 2013 – Blogher 2013
2012 Speaking Engagements
March 12, 2012 - SXSW Interactive
March 30, 2012 - New York Press Association Spring Convention
April 20-21, 2012 - International Symposium on Online Journalism
April 23-27, 2012 – RJInnovation Week
July 21, 2012 – Brands and Bloggers Summit
August 2, 2012 – BlogHer Healthminder Day
