Rich Robinson(II)
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Rich Robinson is a communications and media relations expert in our nation's capital. Prior to his move to Washington, DC however, Rich had a successful career in Hollywood as a publicist, journalist, and Emmy-winning television producer.
He's worked with many of the most renowned figures in the entertainment industry, including Quincy Jones on "A Call for Reunion," the celebration of President Bill Clinton's first inauguration. Other notables include the Rolling Stones, Janet Jackson, Harry Connick, Jr., Clint Black, and jazz legend Milt Jackson (among numerous others).
As a television producer, Rich created more than 1,200 celebrity and political guest segments for various national and L.A.-based programs, including Comedy Central's quirky talk show, "Turn Ben Stein On" and Fox TV's "Good Day LA." Preceding his work in TV, Rich managed a band called "The Leonards" (comprised of friends from college), which went on to become one of the most successful indie rock bands of the 1990s.
In 2006, Rich began serving as a political media strategist and communications director for the Western Washtenaw Democrats, an effective grassroots organization based outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan. He also provided guidance to Mark Schauer, the Democratic caucus leader in the Michigan State Senate.
During the election cycle of 2008, Rich was named communications director for the campaign to re-elect Michigan State Representative Pam Byrnes. He crafted a media strategy that helped Byrnes defeat her challenger, 63% to 34%. He was interviewed several times on Air America Radio, quoted in the press and had numerous op-eds published. After the election he continued to advise Schauer, who was elected to Congress in Michigan's 7th District.
With the goal of utilizing his talents to strengthen democracy for marginalized communities in America, Rich moved to Washington in 2009. Some of the organizations he's championed include Advancement Project, Public Citizen, and the University of Maryland's Program for Public Consultation and its citizen engagement campaign, "Voice Of the People."
His columns about media and politics have been published in HuffPost, and he's had op-eds placed - as well as been quoted - in newspapers across the country. He's also appeared as a guest on John Fugelsang's "Tell Me More" show on SiriusXM Radio.
Rich studied journalism at Central Michigan University. He lives in the Washington, DC area.
He's worked with many of the most renowned figures in the entertainment industry, including Quincy Jones on "A Call for Reunion," the celebration of President Bill Clinton's first inauguration. Other notables include the Rolling Stones, Janet Jackson, Harry Connick, Jr., Clint Black, and jazz legend Milt Jackson (among numerous others).
As a television producer, Rich created more than 1,200 celebrity and political guest segments for various national and L.A.-based programs, including Comedy Central's quirky talk show, "Turn Ben Stein On" and Fox TV's "Good Day LA." Preceding his work in TV, Rich managed a band called "The Leonards" (comprised of friends from college), which went on to become one of the most successful indie rock bands of the 1990s.
In 2006, Rich began serving as a political media strategist and communications director for the Western Washtenaw Democrats, an effective grassroots organization based outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan. He also provided guidance to Mark Schauer, the Democratic caucus leader in the Michigan State Senate.
During the election cycle of 2008, Rich was named communications director for the campaign to re-elect Michigan State Representative Pam Byrnes. He crafted a media strategy that helped Byrnes defeat her challenger, 63% to 34%. He was interviewed several times on Air America Radio, quoted in the press and had numerous op-eds published. After the election he continued to advise Schauer, who was elected to Congress in Michigan's 7th District.
With the goal of utilizing his talents to strengthen democracy for marginalized communities in America, Rich moved to Washington in 2009. Some of the organizations he's championed include Advancement Project, Public Citizen, and the University of Maryland's Program for Public Consultation and its citizen engagement campaign, "Voice Of the People."
His columns about media and politics have been published in HuffPost, and he's had op-eds placed - as well as been quoted - in newspapers across the country. He's also appeared as a guest on John Fugelsang's "Tell Me More" show on SiriusXM Radio.
Rich studied journalism at Central Michigan University. He lives in the Washington, DC area.