Arons Advisors

Storytelling for a Better World

Drawing from decades of experience at the highest levels of journalism, politics, technology, film, and social change, I help organizations craft narratives that inform, inspire, and drive lasting impact.

Melinda Arons is a seasoned media expert with  25+ years experience.  After starting her career at Fox News, she spent twelve years at ABC News, first as an editorial producer for Good Morning America, and then as Senior Producer and Chief Political Producer for Nightline, where she oversaw all aspects of the show's editorial direction, including all political coverage. While at ABC, she won a Peabody Award and was nominated for multiple Emmys®. In 2013, she joined Facebook to become one of the first members of the Media Partnerships team, and left in 2016 to join the Hillary For America presidential campaign as the Director of Broadcast Media. Until 2021 she was the Senior Vice President of Social Impact for the prestigious film studio Participant, where built national campaigns in support of the company's Oscar winning slate of films. In 2022 she produced the historic January 6th Committee live televised hearings.

25+ Years of experience

Peabody Award Recipient

Emmy WINNING Producer

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  • “I've had the privilege of knowing and working with Melinda since we met at ABC News Nightline 21 years ago. She is one of the finest producers and communications strategists I know; a first rate storyteller who will find a way to get it done no matter how difficult the task.”

    —James Goldston, President of Candle Media and former President of ABC News

  • "Melinda led the impact campaign for Majority Rules with extraordinary skill, bringing together state advocates, theaters, film distributors, and partner campaigns to ensure the right audiences were in the room for the film. She has an exceptional ability to navigate the political landscape while keeping complex coalitions aligned and moving toward a shared goal. Melinda is one of the most politically astute minds in communications I’ve worked with, and her relationships across the field are unmatched. If you’re trying to move an audience, shape a narrative, and get the right people to pay attention, there’s no one I’d recommend more highly."

    —Victoria Fosdal, VP Communications of Unite America

  • "Melinda is a top flight creative thinker and strategist with the relationships and network to make her vision happen. She has been an invaluable asset and partner on some of CCI's most important, high impact initiatives."

    —Richard Wiles, President of The Center for Climate Integrity 

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