Public relations & strategic communications · Long Beach, CA

Thirty years of turning complex stories into headlines.

I'm Elaine Marshall, a communications leader who has placed technology, corporate and community stories in the nation's top media outlets. I'm now bringing that experience to an in-house communications team in a full-time role.

Results

What do Apple, FedEx, Texas Instruments, Toshiba and Viking Technology have in common?

Elaine Marshall of Empowered PR has propelled their stories into today's media outlets.

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About

Agency-trained. Founder-tested. Ready for your team.

I began my career at Ogilvy PR and in-house at technology companies including Western Digital, SimpleTech and Cooking.com. In 2006 I founded Empowered Public Relations and spent the next 17 years helping corporations, startups and nonprofits earn coverage, shape their reputations and tell their stories clearly.

Along the way I've served as Communications Chair for Women Leaders of Octane, writing executive profiles and Q&As that spotlight leaders across Southern California. As a substitute teacher, I've also spent three years in the classroom, where explaining things simply is the whole job.

I hold a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations from California State University, Chico, and I'm a lifelong Southern Californian.

Expertise

What I bring to a communications team

Open to opportunities

Looking for an experienced communicator?

I'm seeking in-house communications and PR roles in Long Beach and greater Southern California, especially in higher education, K–12, government, nonprofits and corporate communications. I'm looking for a full-time position, on-site or hybrid.