Ariel Oltean
About Ariel Oltean
Ariel Oltean serves as the Corporate Communications & Events Manager at Crain Communications, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in journalism and marketing, she emphasizes authentic communication and project management within her role.
Current Role at Crain Communications
Ariel Oltean serves as the Corporate Communications & Events Manager at Crain Communications, a position held since 2019. In this role, she collaborates with a leadership team of 25 corporate executives and publishers across 21 media brands. Her responsibilities include developing open communication strategies with employees to facilitate the identification and implementation of improvements within the organization.
Previous Experience at Crain Communications
Before her current role, Ariel Oltean held multiple positions at Crain Communications. She worked as a Content Manager from 2016 to 2018 and as a Facilities Manager from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she was a Marketing Coordinator at Crain's Detroit Business from 2014 to 2016. These roles contributed to her expertise in corporate communications and project management.
Background in Journalism
Ariel Oltean has a background in journalism, having worked as a Freelance Reporter at Midland Daily News from 2012 to 2013 and as Managing Editor at Grand Central Magazine for five months in 2012. She also served as a Staff Writer and Associate Managing Editor at Carbon Media Group from 2013 to 2014. This experience has enhanced her skills in content creation and editorial management.
Education and Expertise
Ariel Oltean earned her Master of Arts in Strategic Communication from Michigan State University, completing her studies in 2022. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University, where she studied Online Journalism and Political Science from 2009 to 2013. Her academic background supports her professional focus on authentic communication and project management.