Michael Cunningham
Phone: 919 616 9743
Email: cunninghammwc@gmail.com
Twenty-five years of communications work across federal broadcast, marketing, and policy analysis, with consistent focus on translating complex institutional material for non-specialist audiences.
Currently publishing Transatlantic Brief, which covers EU governance and transatlantic affairs twice monthly. Seeking to bring structured analytical communication and editorial judgment to an organization working at the intersection of policy and public engagement.
Professional Experience
Owner and Editor
Transatlantic Brief
2025-Present
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Publish twice-monthly policy analysis on EU governance and transatlantic affairs, reaching professional and academic audiences across LinkedIn and direct subscription.
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Convert primary source research; parliamentary records, treaty text, institutional reporting, into structured executive-level analysis averaging 1,500 words per piece.
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Apply editorial judgment to frame governance developments within historical and institutional context for non-specialist readers.
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Manage full content lifecycle: research, drafting, editing, digital distribution, and performance monitoring.
Director of Marketing
Hart and Jahoo
2020 - 2025
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Built and directed integrated communications strategy across digital, print, email, and social channels for a residential real estate firm through two distinct market cycles.
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Authored executive messaging, agent personal branding content, and campaign materials; marketing cited directly by multiple agents as a factor in their decision to join the firm.
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Supported company growth across two market cycles: two agents to twenty-five in the first cycle, then rebuilt from four to fifteen following a post-merger restructuring and rebrand.
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Marketing support contributed directly to individual agent growth, with one top producer increasing gross annual sales from $20M to $80M over three years.
Marketing Director
Bold Companies
2015 - 2020
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Directed cross-functional communications across digital and traditional platforms for a regional real estate firm through a sustained market expansion period.
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Developed content strategy, managed channel execution, and improved workflow systems to increase delivery speed and brand consistency.
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Received Best of Chapel Hill and Best of Chatham recognition during tenure.
Real Estate Broker
Long and Foster Real Estate
2012 - 2015
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Developed narrative-driven listing strategies and targeted marketing materials positioning properties in competitive residential markets.
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Applied market data analysis alongside persuasive client communication to advise buyers and sellers through complex transactions.
Senior Audio Engineer
NASA Television
2007-2012
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Oversaw live federal broadcast communications for high-visibility national missions, coordinating technical and public affairs teams under real-time operational constraints.
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Produced and edited public broadcast and executive-facing content, translating complex technical information into structured, audience-appropriate messaging.
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Coordinated press and media access at NASA HQ and Kennedy Space Center, directing journalist timing and logistics during live events and principal interviews.
Imaging Director
Susquehanna Broadcasting
2005-2006
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Produced broadcast imaging and station identity content across multiple formats, building audience recognition and brand consistency at the regional level.
Senior Audio Engineer
NASA Television
2007-2012
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Directed ad copywriting and promotional campaign production across multiple stations, supervising creative workflows and aligning content to audience targeting priorities.
Volunteer Experience
Board Member (Secretary)
Briar Chapel Community Association
2021-2023
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Led transparency and community outreach initiatives for a 2,600-unit master-planned community, providing stakeholders with clear reporting and presentations on neighborhood concerns.
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Oversaw $3M annual budget and modernized governance communications to enhance transparency, stakeholder alignment, and operational accountability.
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Served as liaison between the board and communications committee, directing a full website overhaul, newsletter redesign, and neighborhood signage rebrand.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Strategy and Policy
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Strategic Communications
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Public Affairs
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Stakeholder Engagement
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Internal Communications
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Crisis Communication
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Governance & Transparency
Content and Digitial
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Brand Messaging
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Social Media Strategy
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Digital Campaign Execution
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Copywriting & Public Relations
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Content Planning
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Multimedia Storytelling
Engagement and Outreach
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Community Engagement
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Media Relations
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Presentation Design
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Rebranding Initiatives
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Marketing Analytics
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Arts
Political Science, Transatlantic Masters Program
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts
Contemporary European Studies
2021-2023
2019-2021
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