Christiaan Perez

Versatile Media Strategist & Communications Consultant with Diverse Industry Insights

With over a decade of experience spanning journalism, legal advocacy, and social justice communications, I bring a unique blend of skills and insights to media strategy and content creation. My career journey has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the media landscape from multiple perspectives:

• As a radio journalist, I honed my skills in audio editing for both long-form and short-form content, gaining firsthand experience of the challenges reporters face in crafting compelling stories.
• At LatinoJustice PRLDEF, I tackled the complex task of distilling intricate legal proceedings into clear, impactful press releases, bridging the gap between legal jargon and public understanding.
• My time at The Opportunity Agenda allowed me to develop and deliver trainings for grassroots organizers while refining partner messages to maximize their impact on target audiences.
• Most recently, as Manager of Media Strategy at the Economic Security Project, I've led communications efforts on critical economic policies, working with a diverse range of media professionals to shape public narratives.

This multifaceted background allows me to approach communications challenges with a 360-degree perspective, combining journalistic instincts, legal precision, grassroots sensibility, and strategic thinking.

Key Strengths:

• Press Relations: Cultivated strong relationships across media platforms, from national content creators to niche bloggers.
• Campaign Management: Successfully led communications campaigns from concept to broadcast for hundreds of projects.
• Community-Focused Content Creation: Specialized in elevating voices of community advocates, ensuring directly impacted communities play a central role in storytelling.
• Diverse Policy Experience: Adept at translating complex topics like guaranteed income, tax policy, antitrust, and antimonopoly into compelling narratives.

My approach combines strategic thinking with a deep commitment to authentic storytelling, always aiming to create content that resonates with target audiences while addressing core challenges.

If you're looking for a communications consultant who can bring your message to life with depth, precision, and impact, let's talk and explore how we can work together.