Selected vendor would work with SAI to establish a comprehensive communication strategy to assist SAI with news releases and news conferences related to published audits. The successful individual or firm should possess experience and be prepared to assist with: • Drafting all news releases. • Acting as a media liaison to schedule one-on-one interviews if required, and being available for all media questions related to the office. • Coordinate speaking engagements to civic clubs and organizations to explain SAI’s role and reports. • Media training if requested. • Provide analytics, tracking, and reporting of media coverage of SAI to allow corrections and further explanation if necessary. • Assist in generating topics for newsletters.