Top Talent like Cody are on Pangea

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Cody Januszko, PhD

PR and Communications Specialist • Copywriter • Pittsburgh, PA, US
Writing
Editing
Proofreading
Article Writing
Interviewing
Academic Papers
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
PhD Rhetoric | Communications Specialist | Educator
I hold a PhD in Rhetoric from Carnegie Mellon University, where I also earned an MA in Professional Writing. My career spans roles such as Communications and Congressional Affairs Specialist at KeyLogic, where I collaborate with the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory. I have also worked as a Communications Consultant, providing strategic advice and content creation for various clients. My tenure as a Research Assistant at CMU's Scott Institute for Energy Innovation involved consulting for energy technology entrepreneurs and developing strategic communications. I have also taught courses at Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on professional writing and communication.

Work History

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Communications and Congressional Affairs Specialist

KeyLogicAt KeyLogic, I work with the United States Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory. Specifically, I work with the NETL Director on executive-level communications and Congressional energy research. Some tasks include: - Writing talking points and speeches for the director to deliver at events - Creating general and technical presentations to share NETL's story and accomplishments - Researching Congressional activity related to energy topics.
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Communications Consultant

Freelance- Provided constructive feedback and communications advice for dozens of clients on vital career development documents - Wrote blog posts, crafted scripts, and generated SEO-based content for a successful medical career advice brand with over 57K YouTube subscribers and 20K e-mail subscribers - Collaborated with authors and graphic designers on the publication of four books for children.
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Research Assistant (Communications)

CMU Scott Institute for Energy InnovationMay 2018 - Jun 2024 • 6 yrs 2 mosThroughout my time at the Scott Institute, I have: - Consulted energy technology entrepreneurs working in solar, battery, and geothermal sectors as part of our contract with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Department of Energy - Researched and drafted internal strategy documents for the institute - Developed and edited website content - Crafted social media and newsletter campaigns - Analyzed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts and developed a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan - Designed posters and graphics to advertise for events - Planned events relating to multiple annual CMU Energy Weeks, which have drawn over 1000+ attendees.
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Graduate Teaching Assistant

Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of BusinessJun 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 yr 7 mosI have been a teaching assistant at the undergraduate level (Business Communications) and the graduate level (Management Presentations and Communicating Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Workplace). Working with undergraduate business students and students in the MBA program has been a great way to combine my experience teaching writing/communication with my professional experience working with startups and entrepreneurs at the Scott Institute.
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Instructor

Carnegie Mellon UniversityAug 2020 - Dec 2023 • 3 yrs 5 mosI have taught two different courses at Carnegie Mellon University: Writing about Public Problems and Writing for Health Professions. Writing about Public Problems is primarily for first-year students. In this course, students learn the basics of professional writing and they learn how to write a proposal. We cover essentials of professional communication and rhetoric, including audience analysis, genre analysis, and determining the purpose of a piece of communication. Writing for Health Professions is for upperclassmen who are interested in health-related professions including medicine, research, and pharmacy. Students learn about professional communication and get a brief introduction to medical humanities.

Education

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Carnegie Mellon University

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Rhetoric2019 - 2023
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Carnegie Mellon University

Master of Arts (M.A.), Professional Writing2017 - 2018
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Juniata College

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General2013 - 2017
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University College Cork

Certificate, Irish Studies2015 - 2016
H

Holy Redeemer High School

High school diploma2009 - 2013

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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PhD Rhetoric | Communications Specialist | Educator
I hold a PhD in Rhetoric from Carnegie Mellon University, where I also earned an MA in Professional Writing. My career spans roles such as Communications and Congressional Affairs Specialist at KeyLogic, where I collaborate with the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory. I have also worked as a Communications Consultant, providing strategic advice and content creation for various clients. My tenure as a Research Assistant at CMU's Scott Institute for Energy Innovation involved consulting for energy technology entrepreneurs and developing strategic communications. I have also taught courses at Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on professional writing and communication.

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Top Talent like Cody are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Cody Januszko, PhD

PR and Communications Specialist • Copywriter • Pittsburgh, PA, US
Writing
Editing
Proofreading
Article Writing
Interviewing
Academic Papers
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

K

Communications and Congressional Affairs Specialist

KeyLogicAt KeyLogic, I work with the United States Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory. Specifically, I work with the NETL Director on executive-level communications and Congressional energy research. Some tasks include: - Writing talking points and speeches for the director to deliver at events - Creating general and technical presentations to share NETL's story and accomplishments - Researching Congressional activity related to energy topics.
F

Communications Consultant

Freelance- Provided constructive feedback and communications advice for dozens of clients on vital career development documents - Wrote blog posts, crafted scripts, and generated SEO-based content for a successful medical career advice brand with over 57K YouTube subscribers and 20K e-mail subscribers - Collaborated with authors and graphic designers on the publication of four books for children.
C

Research Assistant (Communications)

CMU Scott Institute for Energy InnovationMay 2018 - Jun 2024 • 6 yrs 2 mosThroughout my time at the Scott Institute, I have: - Consulted energy technology entrepreneurs working in solar, battery, and geothermal sectors as part of our contract with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Department of Energy - Researched and drafted internal strategy documents for the institute - Developed and edited website content - Crafted social media and newsletter campaigns - Analyzed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts and developed a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan - Designed posters and graphics to advertise for events - Planned events relating to multiple annual CMU Energy Weeks, which have drawn over 1000+ attendees.
C

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of BusinessJun 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 yr 7 mosI have been a teaching assistant at the undergraduate level (Business Communications) and the graduate level (Management Presentations and Communicating Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Workplace). Working with undergraduate business students and students in the MBA program has been a great way to combine my experience teaching writing/communication with my professional experience working with startups and entrepreneurs at the Scott Institute.
C

Instructor

Carnegie Mellon UniversityAug 2020 - Dec 2023 • 3 yrs 5 mosI have taught two different courses at Carnegie Mellon University: Writing about Public Problems and Writing for Health Professions. Writing about Public Problems is primarily for first-year students. In this course, students learn the basics of professional writing and they learn how to write a proposal. We cover essentials of professional communication and rhetoric, including audience analysis, genre analysis, and determining the purpose of a piece of communication. Writing for Health Professions is for upperclassmen who are interested in health-related professions including medicine, research, and pharmacy. Students learn about professional communication and get a brief introduction to medical humanities.

Education

C

Carnegie Mellon University

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Rhetoric2019 - 2023
C

Carnegie Mellon University

Master of Arts (M.A.), Professional Writing2017 - 2018
J

Juniata College

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General2013 - 2017
U

University College Cork

Certificate, Irish Studies2015 - 2016
H

Holy Redeemer High School

High school diploma2009 - 2013

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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