ABOUT ME / WHAT I DO Hi, there. I'm Mike Jurs, and I'm a freelance writer and communications consultant. With 15+ years experience in business writing and public relations — including time on both the corporate and agency fronts — I provide the following writing and consulting services:   Writing • Press releases • Bylined articles/Whitepapers • Magazine articles • Executive speeches • Pitch letters • Newsletters • Marketing collateral copy • Web site copy • Employee communication • Book writing/editing   Communications Consulting • Corporate positioning • Concept and message development • Media training • Establishing thought leadership • Crisis/Issues management • Change management • Product launch support • Analyst relations support • Rebranding Having managed the corporate PR function for large companies and start-ups, I know first-hand how important it is to have talented, reliable freelance help on call. Speeches pop up out of nowhere. Bylined article opportunities emerge just as your staff is focusing on the next big product launch or impending crisis. Anything not product or earnings driven tends to be put on "The List" — stuff you'll get to when the whirlwind calms down. Trouble is, that never seems to happen for very long, if at all. Experienced, Creative Help That's where I come in. I've helped companies communicate more effectively for my entire career. I enjoy unpacking complex subject matter and specialize in simplifying the message without talking down to the audience. I've also got a strong creative bent, and excel at finding new ways to break through the clutter. In addition to my writing skills, I have successfully managed both small and large-scale communications campaigns, and have an in-depth understanding of how the media operate. My clients often hire me to help them package their stories in a way that grabs attention and gets covered. Curious by nature, I can come up-to-speed on nearly any topic in no time, and have in-depth content expertise in the following areas: • Retirement Investing and Financial Services • High-Tech • Human Resources/Recruitment • Management Consulting • Consumer Product Goods • Design Working Together I value close relationships with my clients and strive to truly partner with them, to be an extension of their teams. Working together, I can help you meet your department and company goals. On message. On time. On budget. To learn more about my services, or to discuss a potential project, please e-mail me at mike.jurs@mac.com or give me a call at 415 218 7978. I look forward to working with you. Mike