Ken Ozeki
About Ken Ozeki
Ken Ozeki is the Director of Media Strategy at Hotwire, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in media relations and strategy, having held various roles in public relations and communications across multiple organizations since 2004.
Work at Hotwire
Ken Ozeki currently serves as the Director of Media Strategy at Hotwire, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing media strategies and engagements, focusing on delivering effective communication solutions for clients. Prior to this, he worked at Hotwire as the Senior Manager of Media Strategy from 2021 to 2022 and as the Manager of Media Strategy from 2019 to 2021. His extensive experience at Hotwire highlights his expertise in media relations and strategic planning.
Previous Experience in Public Relations
Ken Ozeki has held various roles in public relations and media strategy across multiple organizations. He worked as an Account Executive at Engage PR from 2015 to 2016 and as a Media Strategist at TallGrass Public Relations from 2013 to 2014. His experience also includes positions at Hollenbeck Associates as a Communications Planner and at Sgrouples as a PR/Marketing Consultant. Additionally, he served as a Public Relations Manager at Camp Mobile in 2015 and as a Senior Associate at Coderella from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Ken Ozeki earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Seton Hall University, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in media strategy and public relations. He has developed expertise in media relations for niche technology communities, focusing on sectors such as AI, Enterprise Data Tech, and Open Source Tech. His knowledge extends to executing media strategies for campaigns targeting Japanese Media and Streaming Media Tech.
Achievements in Media Strategy
Throughout his career, Ken Ozeki has been involved in driving media strategies that have gained recognition in the industry. His campaigns have been shortlisted in four different categories at the SABRE Awards, including Executive Leadership Communications and ESG Campaigns. He has also authored a byline for Fast Company, discussing work-life balance from a unique perspective. His contributions to media strategy reflect his commitment to effective communication in diverse sectors.
Early Career and Internships
Ken Ozeki began his career with internships at notable organizations, including the National Hockey League as an NHL Interactive CyberEnterprises Intern in 2004 and at MSNBC as a Primetime Intern in the same year. He also worked as a Closed Captioning Editor at Current TV from 2007 to 2009. These early experiences provided him with a solid foundation in media and communications, which he built upon in subsequent roles in public relations and media strategy.