Managing Director
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Jul 2024 - Present
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Derek Jansen Email & Phone Number
Communications Strategist and Political Consultant
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Mercury Public Affairs, LLC
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Communications Strategist and Political Consultant
Location
Sacramento, California, United States
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Derek Jansen is listed as Communications Strategist and Political Consultant at Mercury Public Affairs, LLC, based in Sacramento, California, United States. AeroLeads shows phone signal with area code 415, 530, 404, 707, 347 and a matched LinkedIn profile for Derek Jansen.
Derek Jansen previously worked as Managing Director at Mercury Public Affairs, Llc and Senior Director at We Are Rally. Derek Jansen holds B.A., Political Science from Kalamazoo College.
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About Derek Jansen
Derek Jansen is a political and communications strategist with extensive experience working for political, government, and nonprofit clients facing electoral and advocacy challenges throughout California. He leads Mercury’s expansion into the Sacramento political, government relations, and communications market.As a political advisor and media consultant, Derek has led tough winning campaigns in San Francisco, delivered effective, winning paid media for winning State Senate and Assembly campaigns throughout Northern California, and managed statewide ballot measures, including the successful Prop 68, a $4.1 billion water, parks, and natural resources bond. Derek is also an experienced state and local government consultant, currently leading communications strategy for the State of California’s first-ever mandated health data exchange, the Data Exchange Framework. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Derek was tapped to develop grassroots and paid communications programs to build public confidence in vaccines for the State of California and the City of Berkeley, and helped lead communications for the City and County of San Francisco to fully replace an investor-owned electricity grid with a publicly owned electric utility.In the nonprofit sector, Derek recently worked with Sacramento’s civic leadership organization Valley Vision and California Jobs First to establish the brand and communications strategy for an initiative to spark a more inclusive and resilient economy in the eight-county Capital region. He also recently led the strategy, branding, and messaging of a campaign by the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California to build momentum and support for affordable housing in the Bay Area. Derek has also supported government relations for Teach For America, Computer Science for California (CSforCA), and various nonprofit and corporate clients over the years. Known for quickly understanding complex challenges, over his career Derek has led and supported campaigns on issues including educational equity, climate action, economic development, public health, tobacco control, criminal justice, and affordable housing. He also has extensive experience leading advertising and creative projects, from branding and web development to digital marketing and video, along with tried-and-true political advertising through direct mail, radio, and TV.
Listed skills include Public Relations, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Press Releases, and 20 others.
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19 roles
Derek Jansen work experience
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Senior Director
Feb 2024 - Jun 2024
Director
Jan 2021 - Feb 2024
Senior Strategist
Jul 2019 - Jan 2021
Account Manager
Oct 2017 - Jul 2019
Senior Account Executive
Oct 2015 - Oct 2017
Senior Political Associate
Apr 2014 - Dec 2014
Campaign Manager
Yes On B - Open Up The Waterfront
The 8 Washington Parks, Public Access and Housing Initiative is a proposed city measure that, if approved by voters, will open the way for new public parks, increased access to The Embarcadero Waterfront, hundreds of construction jobs, new sustainable residential housing and funding for new affordable housing. And it empowers voters with the decision on.
Apr 2013 - Nov 2013
Account Executive
- Developed and executed media strategy
- Pitched stories and proactively worked with local and national reporters to influence news coverage
- Designed and wrote collateral including flyers, mailers, websites, background documents and FAQs
- Media spokesperson
Feb 2012 - Dec 2012
Treasurer & Operations Director
Ed Lee For Mayor 2011
- Developed and oversaw campaign budget and cashflow of $1.9 million
- Selected locations for six field offices, negotiated leases, assigned staff and volunteer resources
- Developed policies and procedures manual for campaign staff members
- Assisted in human resources and payroll processing
Sep 2011 - Feb 2012
Campaign Manager
Michela Alioto-Pier For Mayor Of San Francisco
- Provided logistical management including obtaining endorsements, leasing office space, selecting and managing vendor contracts and scheduling
- Recruited and maintained relationships with supporters using direct contact and social media strategies
Mar 2011 - Aug 2011
Field Director
Rick Taylor For State Representative
- Led team of three staff members and 10 part time employees to contact over 40,000 voters
- Selected voter targets using geographic, demographic, and vote history data and factors
- Managed election day campaign activities, including GOTV prioritization, candidate time, phonebank, canvassers, lit drops, poll visibility and watchers, volunteer hospitality, and reports to campaign manager
Sep 2010 - Nov 2010
Founder
D3Swimming.Com
- Provided news coverage and community cohesion for NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving supporters
- Financed website through donations and advertising revenue
Jan 2004 - Nov 2010
Communications Director
- Wrote press releases, speeches, email blasts, and social media updates
- Organized press conferences, including research, candidate preparation, and media outreach
- Staffed events and debriefed with candidate for follow up
Mar 2010 - Aug 2010
Manager Of Applicant Data, Talent Acquisition
- Maintained applicant tracking system receiving 30,000+ applications each year
- Produced reporting and analytical tools for human resources teams to monitor progress
- Liaised between internal clients and external vendors to migrate applicant tracking systems
Oct 2007 - Feb 2010
Operations Director Of Institute Technology
- Planned and executed large-scale technology operations serving 700 new teachers and staff members
- Analyzed service metrics and satisfaction surveys weekly to implement improvements
- Wrote training manual for future individuals in the role
Mar 2007 - Aug 2007
Corps Member
- Taught 5th and 4th grade students and achieved more than one year of academic growth per year
- Analyzed and reported school’s 2004-07 standardized test results for district leaders
Jun 2005 - Jun 2007
Owner
1650 Digital Design
Jan 1997 - Jun 2007
Intern
Office Of Congressman Sandy Levin (Mi-12)
Jul 2003 - Aug 2003
2 education records
Derek Jansen education
B.A., Political Science
Kalamazoo College
M.S.T., Elementary Education
Pace University
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What company does Derek Jansen work for?
Derek Jansen works for Mercury Public Affairs, LLC.
What is Derek Jansen's role at Mercury Public Affairs, LLC?
Derek Jansen is listed as Communications Strategist and Political Consultant at Mercury Public Affairs, LLC.
What is Derek Jansen's phone number?
AeroLeads has found 10 phone signal(s) with area code 415, 530, 404, 707, 347 for Derek Jansen at Mercury Public Affairs, LLC.
Where is Derek Jansen based?
Derek Jansen is based in Sacramento, California, United States while working with Mercury Public Affairs, LLC.
What companies has Derek Jansen worked for?
Derek Jansen has worked for Mercury Public Affairs, Llc, We Are Rally, Nextgen Climate, Yes On B - Open Up The Waterfront, and Singer Associates.
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What schools did Derek Jansen attend?
Derek Jansen holds B.A., Political Science from Kalamazoo College.
What skills is Derek Jansen known for?
Derek Jansen is listed with skills including Public Relations, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Politics, Leadership, Political Campaigns, and Strategic Communications.
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