Stephanie Rank

Communications & Public Relations Manager at Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority

Stephanie Rank has a diverse work experience spanning from 2013 to the present.

Stephanie began their career in 2013 as a Sports Information Intern at California Baptist University. In 2014, they worked as a Sports Summer Intern at WISN 12 News and later as a Videographer at California Baptist University. In 2015, Stephanie served as a Tour Guide at MillerCoors and also held two roles at California Baptist University: Broadcast Teacher's Assistant and Broadcast Director.

In 2016, Stephanie worked as a Multimedia Journalist at KMOT-TV, where they shot, edited, wrote, and produced their own content for the evening newscasts. Later, they became a News Anchor/Reporter/Producer at the same station.

In 2018, Stephanie joined WTXL ABC 27 as an Anchor/Reporter before transitioning to their most recent position as the Communications & Public Relations Manager at Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority in 2019. In this role, they were responsible for building and maintaining a positive image for the agency, executing media relations plans, and representing the PSTA Board, CEO, and the agency before the media.

Throughout their career, Stephanie has demonstrated strong skills in communications, public relations, journalism, broadcasting, videography, and event coordination.

Stephanie Rank obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism from California Baptist University, where they studied from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, they attended Waterford Union High School from 2009 to 2012. In terms of additional certifications, Stephanie has completed several courses offered by LinkedIn, including "The 3-Minute Rule: Say Less to Get More" in June 2022, "Creating a Communications Strategy" in March 2021, "Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging" in December 2020, "Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself" in December 2020, and "Preparing for Your Review" in December 2020.

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Timeline

  • Communications & Public Relations Manager

    August, 2022 - present

  • Public Relations Coordinator

    November, 2019