Rich George
About Rich George
Rich George is a Director at Golin, where he has worked since 2013, providing strategic communications counsel and competitive analysis for clients. He previously served as Executive Editor at Ign Entertainment and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside.
Work at Golin
Rich George has served as a Director at Golin since 2013. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he has been instrumental in providing senior strategic communications counsel to clients. His role includes developing both long and short-term plans and messaging strategies. He co-leads public relations planning and strategy for national product programs, focusing on high-level strategy and product expertise. Additionally, he manages relationships with media on behalf of Nintendo, overseeing media strategies and recommendations.
Previous Experience at Ign Entertainment
Before joining Golin, Rich George worked at Ign Entertainment for a total of seven years. He started as a Freelance and Part-time Editor in 2006 for eight months before becoming the Executive Editor, a position he held from 2006 to 2013 in San Francisco, California. In this role, he contributed to the editorial direction and content strategy of the organization, enhancing its media presence.
Education and Expertise
Rich George studied at the University of California, Riverside, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from 2003 to 2006. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in strategic communications and media relations, enabling him to effectively manage client needs and media strategies.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role at Golin, Rich George co-manages a media strategy team, providing senior leadership to the entire Nintendo team. His responsibilities include guiding the team in executing effective media strategies and ensuring alignment with client objectives. His leadership skills contribute to the overall success of the projects he oversees.