About this episode
Organizational Freelancer by Tracey M. Batacan https://www.amazon.com/Organizational-Freelancer-Tracey-M-Batacan/dp/1968615636 The Organizational Freelancer is a funny and insightful spin on a collection of blogs about the work of an internal organizational freelancer who is responsible for supporting multiple clients digital media projects. It also offers some best practices that resulted from those experiences. Readers will learn about the opportunities and challenges of working outside the lines of a formal organizational structure to achieve tangible results. The Organizational Freelancer also serves as a guide to gaining new, resume enhancing skills, assembling a team to handle new projects, and networking. About the author Tracey M. Batacan is an innovative digital communications professional who leverages her talents for a variety of projects. Batacan is currently serving as an Adjunct Professor of Communications at Trinity University – D. C. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in leadership, communications, crisis communications, strategic communications, and more. In her spare time, she also writes blogs regarding organizational communications, strategic communications and leadership as well as photographs special events. Prior to her current role, she worked for two decades in digital media/public affairs for federal agencies and the private sector organizations. This includes career opportunities at the U. S. Coast Guard, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Federal Protective Service (FPS) Digital Media Program, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Verizon Communications. During her tenure, she was recognized at each organization for individual employee and team recognition awards. She is an expert in producing videos, scriptwriting, social media, web design and layout, media relations, community outreach and media monitoring. Moreover, Mrs. Batacan often consults on a variety of freelance digital projects.