Daniel Ritz

(410) 274-1020 · ritz.danny.a@gmail.com · Boise, Idaho

Seasoned conservationist, communications manager and media producer with extensive experience in digital marketing, multi-platform content creation, advocacy distribution and staff management. Excels in executing multiple campaigns to successful completion with unwavering attention to detail.

Core Qualifications

  • ●  Extensive experience writing, editing and managing platform-specific content creation and distribution

  • ●  10+ years experience networking and maintaining relationships across political and professional spectrums;

    refined interpersonal and communication skills

  • ●  Personal focus on conservation communications, advocacy and awareness research and reporting

  • ●  Experienced in a wide variety of publishing software, database and CRM types

  • ●  Effective time manager comfortable with deadline oriented workflows

Professional Experience
Communications and Outreach Coordinator Nov. 2021 - Present Idaho Wildlife Federation - Boise, Idaho

  • ●  Manage all external relations, outreach and advocacy campaigns while driving small donor engagement for Idaho’s oldest and largest coalition of sporting groups for the continuance of the state’s fish, wildlife, hunting & fishing, public lands, access and habitat.

  • ●  Work with 28 Affiliate sporting groups, 14 Conservation Ambassadors and hundreds of volunteers across the state to advocate their values, drive local engagement and advocacy.

  • ●  Create, compile and distribute earned & produced media across print, digital, audio platforms.

Conservation Editor Nov. 2022 - Present Swing The Fly - Pacific Northwest

  • ●  Create bi-monthly conservation features and manage all section contributions for web and annual print Anthology.

  • ●  Garner and foster funding for the conservation section from partner sponsorships.

Founder

Jack’s Experience Trading Company - Boise, Idaho May 2021- Present

  • ●  Created and launched Jack’s Experience Trading Company .

  • ●  Essays, photographs and video published by: Patagonia, Trout Unlimited, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers,

    Western Native Trout Initiative, Idaho Department of Tourism, Outdoor Idaho Magazine, Alaska Sportfish Journal, Fishing Alaska Magazine.

Digital Managing Editor Oct. 2018 - May 2021 Townsquare Media (TSM) - Boise, ID

  • ●  Managed all editorial content channels (Wordpress based websites, branded mobile apps, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) for TSM-Boise market radio stations and special events

  • ●  Researched, established, installed and managed digital content and marketing schedule and best practices for staff of more than 30 contributors for mutual benefit of users, revenue and radio ratings

  • ●  Designed, created and managed key performance indicator specific digital revenue producing content and campaign performance using analytic feedback loop with 30-person sales staff

  • ●  Managed successful philanthropic and community service oriented campaigns assisting local pillars such as the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Trout Unlimited, Albertsons, Boise Rescue Mission, St Luke’s Children’s Hospital, Idaho Food Bank and Idaho Humane Society

Editor Aug. 2017 - Sept. 2018 Dana Point Times, Picket Fence Media - Dana Point, CA

  • ●  Creation, editing and production of the majority of weekly editorial content for a regional newspaper

  • ●  Oversaw a staff of 13 contributors, columnists and interns

  • ●  Provided assistance with preparation, content creation, distribution and marketing of numerous “Special Section”

    inserts and feature articles as well as various promotional materials

  • ●  Regularly contributed published print and digital photography

  • ●  Managed newspapers accompanying website (www.danapointtimes.com) and all social media platforms

Education & Recognitions

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Philosophy double major, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD 2009

Membership - Outdoor Writers Association of America Sept. 2021-Present

Volunteer Experience

Board Member-Communications Coordinator: Ted Trueblood Chapter of Trout Unlimited Oct. 2020 - Jan. 2023

  • ●  Internal and external communications manager. Liaison with state, county, regional agencies

  • ●  Digital content creation and social media management

Board Member-Social Media Manager: Idaho Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Jan. 2021-October 2022

● Digital content creation, social media management, newsletter distribution

Communications Coordinator: San Onofre Parks Foundation

● Digital content creation, social media management, newsletter distribution Oct. 2016 - Sept. 2018