Heather Murtagh Vega

Education comms PR pro with @LarsonPR, mama of two and wife. Former education reporter who loves laughing, wine and working out.

[Heather Murtagh Vega @MissMurtagh]

Love being around and learning from others passionate about education!

[Larson Communications @LarsonPR]

Heather and Emma have been representing LC all week at 78th Annual EWA Seminar, where they heard about the latest trends in education coverage from experts and journalists and connected with passionate partners in our work, including Teach for America. #EWA25

[kenya the podcaster ✨ @KenyaTheHunter]

Hi everyone, I'm Kenya, the disabilities reporter at The Associated Press. If you're a Black father of a child on the autism spectrum, I want to talk to you for a story.

Please email me at [email protected]

[Cheyanne Mumphrey @cheymumph]

Are you or someone you know receiving a college diploma this #graduationseason? 📷

I would love to speak with you this week for a story on celebrations across the U.S. I'm reachable at [email protected] or through DM on most socials!

[Heather Murtagh Vega @MissMurtagh]

Using my superpowers to help those helping children is one of my favorite things. Being able to share that experience with my littles? A dream! Appreciate the amazing leaders and partners who championed the opportunity for me to have Norah and Jamie join me last week! #momlife

[Larson Communications @LarsonPR]

Our partners at Teach for America California hosted a press conference last week to highlight their Ignite tutor program, which will benefit 3rd graders in the Bay Area.

Our VP @MissMurtagh was onsite – along with a pair of future LC interns(?) – to provide support (+ snacks)!

[Heather Murtagh Vega @MissMurtagh]

Can confirm, I read so many books for that one personal pan pizza. I support this policy. 🍕 📚

[Melissa Wear @MelissaMWear]

Kids aren’t reading entire books because they are not being offered personal pan pizzas upon completion.

Bam, policy solution

[Jodie Cook @jodie_cook]

Feature in my new Forbes articles 👇

Once a month I share source requests with my private email list.

I don't share them anywhere else.

RT this, follow me, and I'll DM you the link to get the requests.

#journorequest

[Heather Murtagh Vega @MissMurtagh]

@GoldieStandard Amazing! Congratulations on this next adventure!

[Heather Murtagh Vega @MissMurtagh]

This! When your PR partner is trying to explain to you why we need to be concise… it’s this. If you want coverage, you have to understand the real constraints of reporters. Help the reporter out!

Related: stop being mad that the headline isn’t telling the nuanced story…

[Melissa Korn @melissakorn]

Me: Hi, fact-checking for a story. Is this 10-word summary of the findings of your 40-page report accurate?
Them: Here's a copy of our 40-page report.
Me: Cool. I have 10 words. So...
Them: You can see this four-page press release for additional information.
Me: 🫠

[Christopher Peak @CLPeak]

Come work with @ehanford and me on our next "Sold a Story" investigation. We're looking for a remote, yearlong fellow to start this fall. DM me if you're thinking of applying. https://t.co/o7HSWqoJqL

[Heather Murtagh Vega @MissMurtagh]

@jackiemader What?? That’s far too little. My daughter had her first day of TK today. It’s a partial day and she told me they had three recesses, which seemed like a lot given the time but I’d rather there is play time.

[Heather Murtagh Vega @MissMurtagh]

@JonMays Wow!!

[Heather Murtagh Vega @MissMurtagh]

@zachheltzel Genius!!

[Liam Knox @liamhknox]

Editors, ed reporters, journos all: Come work with an absolutely top-tier team of higher ed journalists, in a brand new role, at a very exciting time for @insidehighered! https://t.co/1SueDq8Dn8

My DMs are open to anyone interested in learning more.

[Nicole Asbury @NicoleAsbury]

My team at The Post is hiring a local higher education and youth culture reporter. Can confirm you'd be working with a group of thoughtful and empathetic reporters, and a manager who cares deeply about the region and her team. https://t.co/3w6ePvmhSp

[Heather Murtagh Vega @MissMurtagh]

@ToriRainpetals @ErinInTheMorn Had this same thought...

[Heather Murtagh Vega @MissMurtagh]

@NadiaWorsley @EllenYChang It was journalism… then pr for me. So both 🤣

[Heather Murtagh Vega @MissMurtagh]

That’s me! Join us in the morning, Boston.

[Larson Communications @LarsonPR]

@aspire And our VP Heather Vega (@missmurtagh) will be in conversation with school leaders, sharing winning strategies for your next renewal. Details ➡️ https://t.co/YBIjxxIIXb

[Heather Murtagh Vega @MissMurtagh]

@madeline_will @educationweek So excited for you, Maddy! I'll miss working as closely with you but excited to work with your team! (And happy you're not leaving the beat!)

[Heather Murtagh Vega @MissMurtagh]

Do we deserve @levarburton? 🦋📚🌈

[LeVar Burton @levarburton]

We’re on @netflix y’all… #bydhttmwfi

[Heather Murtagh Vega @MissMurtagh]

Love seeing our little man lead!

[Monte Gardens Elem @MonteGardensEl]

Our Principals for the Day!
We had the best day EVER!