Chris Petlak-
http://chrispetlak.tumblr.com
CP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Social Media & Marketing Manager: Ryan Seacrest Enterprises
§ Responsible of overseeing all Ryan Seacrest Enterprises social media platforms.
§ Managing the social efforts for the Ryan Seacrest Productions unscripted and scripted shows.
§ Cultivating content for and managing lifestyle brand social campaigns for Ryan Seacrest Distinction as well as
digital activations for brands like Coca-Cola, Macy’s and Ford.
§ Partnering on projects with the On Air with Ryan Seacrest social media team, as well as the Ryan Seacrest
Foundation.
§ Social media platforms include Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, and more.
(October 2016 – January 2017)
Co-Creator, Co-Writer of The Jamz
§ Co-created The Jamz a web series based on the antics of two overnight DJs at a Chicago radio station.
§ Won The Orchard’s “Go Project” Development Deal at the 2014 New York Television Festival
§ The series was expanded into a half hour workplace sitcom produced by The Orchard and The NYTVF
§ 4 episode pilot season was released on Netflix, iTunes, Amazon Prime, and other streaming services in the Spring
2016.
§ Member of the Writers Guild of America
Social Media Manager: Hubbard Radio Chicago
§ Generated interactive and engaging content for all social media assets for 4 brands on a daily basis including
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, YouTube, and Vibes Texting Platform. Increased following by:
Facebook 276%, Twitter 326%
o Brands: 101.9fm The MIX, Eric & Kathy Morning Show, 100.3fm WSHE Chicago, 97.1fm The Drive
o Eric & Kathy is the #1 rated morning show in Chicago
§ Wrote copy for online, on-air, and social media content for major station clients such as Coca-Cola, MB Financial,
Dunkin’ Donuts, Walgreens, Pepsi, Groupon, and more.
§ Coordinated with the Web and Sales Departments to create social media based revenue for all three stations
averaging $750,000 annually.
§ Produced “60 Seconds of the Show,” a daily video series for the Eric & Kathy Morning Show shared on Facebook
and YouTube, with over 2.3 million views to date.
§ Wrote, performed, and produced promotional jingles for the Eric & Kathy Morning Show.
§ Managed several blogs and photo galleries on wtmx.com, wshechicago.com, and wdrv.com via Wordpress.
§ Shared updates for all brands during live events such as the Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and Grammys.
Ø Awards: 2015 Hubbard NextGen Selection
(July 2014 – July 2016)
Social Media Manager: 101.9fm THE MIX – WTMX Chicago and 100.3fm WSHE Chicago
§ Generated interactive and engaging content for all social media assets for 101.9fm The MIX and 100.3fm WSHE
Chicago on a daily basis including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Vibes Texting Platform.
§ Oversaw the Social Media Coordinator in her duties.
§ Produced “60 Seconds of the Show,” a daily video series for the Eric & Kathy Morning Show shared on Facebook
and YouTube.
§ Produced unique video content daily to be shared on multiple platforms including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter,
and Instagram.
§ “Pinballed” listeners from social media pages to wtmx.com and wshechicago.com to on-air and back to social
media.
Ø Awards: 2011 Radio’s Interactive Superstar by Jacobs Media
2013 Illinois Broadcast Association Silver Dome Award – Best Use of Interactive Media
(November 2011 – June 2014)
Social Media Coordinator: 101.9fm THE MIX – WTMX Chicago
§ Generated interactive and engaging content for The Eric & Kathy Morning Show on a daily basis including
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, and Vibes Texting Platform.
§ Created “60 Seconds of the Show,” a daily video series shared on Facebook and YouTube.
§ “Pinballed” listeners from social media pages to wtmx.com to on-air and back to social media.
(March 2011 – November 2011)
Part-Time On Air Staff: 101.9fm THE MIX Chicago
§ Board Operator for the Public Affairs show on Sunday mornings.
§ On-air announcer – Overnights
(November 2009 - March 2011)
Promotions Assistant: 101.9fm The MIX Chicago and Chicago’s 100.3
§ Helped build the WTMX Social Media Campaign to 26,003 “Fans” on Facebook and 5,182 “Followers” on Twitter
between April 2009 and December 2010.
§ Promoted the station at on-site events.
§ Updated the Make a Difference page at wtmx.com.
(September 2008 - March 2011)
SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, WeChat, Periscop, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, iMovie,
Microsoft Office Suite, GoogleDocs, GarageBand, Wordpress, Vibes Texting Platform, TweetDeck, Bit.ly (Link tracking),
Creative Writing
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Actor
Jay-Jay in The Jamz (Now streaming on Netflix)
Intern in CMT’s “Concert of the Summer” Promo featuring Jason Aldean (2016)
Brownie Sundae in GrubHub’s “Rebound Brownie” Commercial (2012)
Jacob in After Dusk, But Before Daylight (November 2010)
Peter in The Diary of Anne Frank (March 2009)
Web Video Series Writer/Host
101.9fm THE MIX’s Frozemont Series (Creator, Writer 2016)
It’s Game Day (Co-Creator | TravelChannel.com 2015)
Musician
Party in the Park presented by Bud Light Lime and 101.9fm THE MIX (2010 – 2014 Seasons)
The Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival (July 2010)
Out Secured-Film Score (October 2010)
EDUCATION
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 2008
Major: Acting
Major GPA: 3.72/4.0
Minor: Creative Writing
Minor GPA: 4.0/4.0
(References available upon request)
