Jennifer C. Burkhardt
About Jennifer C. Burkhardt
Jennifer C. Burkhardt is a Senior Public Relations Specialist with extensive experience in media relations and communications. She has held various roles in public relations and journalism across several organizations, including Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Georgia Southern University.
Current Role at Nebo Agency
Jennifer C. Burkhardt serves as a Senior Public Relations Specialist at Nebo Agency, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she develops creative and customized pitches aimed at securing earned media placements for clients. Burkhardt collaborates with both clients and colleagues to identify and develop potential story leads. Additionally, she contributes to the creation and execution of strategic public relations plans, enhancing the agency's overall communication strategies.
Previous Experience in Public Relations
Prior to her current role, Burkhardt worked at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, where she held two positions: Public Relations Coordinator from 2018 to 2021 and Senior Public Relations Coordinator from 2021 to 2022. In these roles, she managed public relations efforts and coordinated communication strategies for the healthcare organization. Additionally, she served as Communications Manager and later as Communications and Marketing Director at the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence from 2016 to 2017.
Educational Background
Jennifer C. Burkhardt studied at Georgia Southern University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Writing and Linguistics from 2010 to 2014. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in communication, which she has applied throughout her career in various public relations roles.
Early Career and Internships
Burkhardt began her career with various internships and positions that laid the groundwork for her expertise in public relations. She worked as a Legislative Session Intern at the Orlando Sentinel in 2013 and held multiple roles at Georgia Southern University, including Crime and Courts Reporter and Multimedia Editor at The George-Anne. Her early experiences also included a Broadcast Newsroom Internship at WTOC-TV and a reporting position with Community Impact Newspaper.
Contributions to Media and Communication
Throughout her career, Jennifer C. Burkhardt has made significant contributions to media and communication. She has developed strategic public relations plans and crafted pitches that effectively engage media outlets. Her ability to identify story leads and collaborate with clients has enhanced the visibility of the organizations she has represented.