Westfield, NJ – Mercury Public Affairs announced the addition of award-winning journalist Ivy Charmatz to the firm’s New Jersey team as Vice President. Charmatz has worked in journalism for more than 20 years, most recently as Executive Producer for News and Special Projects at News 12 New Jersey.

“We are excited to welcome Ivy Charmatz to Mercury,” said Mercury Partner Michael Soliman, who leads the New Jersey office. “Ivy is an experienced, well-respected journalist whose communications background will be a tremendous asset to our clients.”

Charmatz has won several prestigious television industry awards, including an Edward R. Murrow Award, New York Emmy® Award and Gracie Award. Additionally, her work has been recognized by organizations throughout the tri-state area such as the Press Club of Long Island, Garden State Association of Black Journalists, the Salvation Army and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), among others.

“I look forward to using my two decades of journalism experience to help clients succeed,” said Charmatz. “I am thrilled to be joining a world-class, bipartisan firm and working with other public affairs professionals to help clients tell their stories.”

At News 12 New Jersey, Charmatz managed the “Ask Governor Murphy” program and was responsible for several of the station’s most popular series; most notably “On The Road” which highlighted communities, organizations and people around New Jersey. She also created and produced several specials for the entire News 12 Network, including an exclusive sit-down interview with the family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at their home in Atlanta.

“Mercury is fortunate to have Ivy join our impressive team of strategists,” said Mercury Partner Modia “Mo” Butler. “Her proven communications expertise will deliver meaningful results for our clients.”

Charmatz is also active in her community, serving as a member of the Advisory Board of Allaire Community Farm, a non-profit in Wall, New Jersey that helps special needs children, teens and adults battling mental health issues, as well as veterans struggling with PTSD. She is also a member of the leadership team for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of New Jersey, as well as a Strategic Consultant to the CEO and Staff at Big Brothers Big Sisters in Essex, Hudson and Union Counties. Charmatz was the Managing Director for the 2020 Asbury Park Music and Film Festival, an event to support music education for underserved kids throughout Monmouth County.

Charmatz is a graduate of Rutgers University and lives in Holmdel, New Jersey.