April Harter

Scribe Communications, a boutique public relations firm in the heart of San Diego’s Golden Triangle, has promoted April Harter to director of social media. With over 20 years of experience, the firm creates integrated communications strategies for an array of local companies and non-profit organizations.

“April’s experience and knowledge with online communications and social media are a great asset to the firm and our clients,” said Jan Percival Lipscomb, president of Scribe Communications. “Aside from being a dynamic and hard working professional, she adds a more youthful perspective and context as we analyze our client’s aspirations.”

Since joining the team in 2007, Harter’s responsibilities have grown to include: creating online communities for clients while utilizing appropriate applications, maximizing SEO opportunities for clients, distributing news to various online and offline outlets, website management, creating short, sharable videos, writing web content, and creating editorial submissions, among other tasks.

Among her current client responsibilities, Harter is showcasing the efforts of a non-profit organization in Southeast San Diego by reinvigorating their website and increasing their social media presence. Harter has consulted other clients on best-social-media practices as well.

Harter, a 2005 Fillmore High School grad, earned her bachelor’s degree in communication in March 2009, as well as a minor in sociology, from the University of California, San Diego. She also obtained a professional certificate in sustainable business practices from UCSD Extension in December 2009.

Recently, Harter was named 2010 Board Liaison for the New Pros Committee, a division of the Public Relations Society of America, San Diego chapter. She is also a member of the San Diego Press Club and the San Diego Delta Gamma Alumni Chapter.

Founded in 1986, Scribe Communications is a boutique media relations firm headquartered in the Golden Triangle. With deep roots in San Diego, the Scribe team is comprised of former journalists and award winning writers.