Derrick Jackson Email & Phone Number

Prosper, Tx, Us

Mckinney, Tx, Us

Manage requests for records under Texas' Public Information Act. Craft news releases highlighting county government initiatives. Curate content for the in-house newsletter. Contribute fresh material for the website, and maintain engaging social media updates for the county. Additionally, conduct research on demographic trends, create talking points, and prepare presentations for County Commissioners. Also responsible for handling media requests and play a key role in coordinating the web-streaming of Commissioners Court sessions.

Arlington, Tx, Us

As a former member of the Dean's Office at the University of Texas at Arlington's College of Science, I led a dynamic team, providing leadership and guidance to ensure the delivery of excellent quality content and marketing materials. Successfully oversaw employees, fostering a collaborative environment and contributing to the organization's success. Played a crucial role in promoting the College of Science by crafting interactive and engaging content, resulting in a remarkable 50% increase in student engagement on all social media platforms. In my past position, I was entrusted with telling the story of and promoting the College, unifying the branding and messaging across official College of Science and departmental communication channels. I also expanded our social presence to reach a wider audience. During my tenure, I leveraged valuable partnerships with area libraries to connect research labs with STEM education opportunities for K-12 students. Actively solicited and worked closely with the university's central communications team to solicit and ultimately transition to a new web CMS and managed a digital signage project for internal communications. As a supervisor, I effectively led a team of two full-time employees (a communications coordinator and an events coordinator) and six student interns with diverse skills in social media, graphics, video production, and Spanish translation

Denton, Texas, Us

Continued the established legacy of growing community partnerships in a community that overwhelmingly supports its public schools. Assisted the department leader with crisis management. Handled media interaction for the district. Worked with community outreach programs and district initiatives designed to emphasize engagement and led a team of community engagement specialists acting as liaisons for district Adopt-A-School business partners who desire to impact multiple campuses through mentorship and attention throughout the school year.

San Angelo, Tx, Us

Fostered positive public relations between the school district and the San Angelo community, playing a pivotal role in shaping a strong and collaborative relationship. Effectively prepared and disseminated information to internal and external audiences, offering insights into various district activities, goals, and policies. Demonstrated a keen understanding of district-community needs and proactively initiated actions to address them, including delivering impactful presentations at civic organization meetings. Upheld the district brand and adhered to social media guidelines, ensuring a consistent and positive online presence. In my role, I successfully resolved inquiries or complaints from the public and media directed towards the Board of Trustees or staff, showcasing a commitment to open communication and conflict resolution. My efforts contributed to maintaining a favorable public image for the school district.

Frisco, Tx, Us

Spearheaded the integration of video content into the daily operations of the Communications Department, enhancing the overall communication strategy. Orchestrated the monthly production of school board meetings and effectively managed the day-to-day content on cable access channels broadcasting Frisco ISD in Frisco and surrounding communities. Led comprehensive video operations, overseeing crews for the video boards at all Frisco ISD athletic venues, including the prestigious Ford Center at The Star – home of the Dallas Cowboys. Additionally, managed all varsity athletic content streamed on the NFHS Network, ensuring seamless delivery to a diverse audience. Took charge of day-to-day technology issues within the administration building, concurrently providing support to campus technology staff on various projects and initiatives. Demonstrated a proactive approach in leveraging technology to enhance overall operational efficiency and communication effectiveness.

Lead producer for the local high school sports show "Inside High School Sports" on NBC5. Show ran for 31 weeks out of the year. During this time, I managed all aspects of production, including scriptwriting and editing, and supervised a team of 4-6 field producers for this show on a weekly basis. During the offseason (other 21 weeks of year), I served as a field producer for the national television program "Sports Stars of Tomorrow with Pat Summerall" and took on the role of lead producer for "Toyota's Raceweek," which aired in southeast markets across the nation. I had the responsibility of overseeing script development and editing for various production projects. I played a key role in organizing and directing content packages for both local broadcasts and syndication. Additionally, I led a travel crew on 5-10 work trips annually, ensuring seamless production on location. My role extended beyond production to include the maintenance of online media materials and oversight of advertising traffic to ensure timely and accurate updates. Overall, I have a proven track record of successful content production and management in the dynamic world of television broadcasting.