Jacob L. Email & Phone Number

Warrenton, VA, US

Manassas, Virginia, US

Boca Raton, FL, US

Wilmington, DE, US

As the President’s Chief of Staff, I led a PR strategy that contributed to an increased standing, grew media presence and fundraising by strengthening ties with journalists, investors, public and government officials. ⏩ HIGHLIGHTS➜ Secured coverage in mainstream national media press, radio and podcasts, and provided research and talking points for speeches.

Wilmington, DE, US

I drove a strategy that elevated our visibility by developing a strategic communications plan to support our mission and objectives, writing all major gift communications and Presidential correspondence.⏩ HIGHLIGHTS➜ Increased donor response and engagement by sharing powerful success stories and with innovative communications touchpoints. ➜ Expanded.

Wilmington, DE, US

I revamped nationwide marketing communications, programs and partnerships for this flagship program to ensure alignment with our vision to inspire the next generation of investigative journalists. In this role, I also managed a $1.6M Operating budget and oversaw student recruitment.⏩ HIGHLIGHTS➜ Forged partnerships with mainstream U.S. newspapers – leading.

Wilmington, DE, US

I am proud of transforming this previously-overlooked region into our organization’s second strongest – by standing up university chapters at academic powerhouses including Notre Dame, Northwestern and the University of Michigan. ⏩ HIGHLIGHTS➜ Expanded leadership development program participation 50% by overhauling program marketing and communications.

Muncie, IN, US

As Editor-in-Chief of our graduate newsletter while earning my Master’s in Journalism, I transformed its content from static to dynamic, expanded alumni readership and reduced production costs by migrating it from print to digital. This role required me to direct a team of 10, manage content calendars (story budgets) and maintain our website. ⏩ HIGHLIGHTS➜.

Together with my manager, we made up a 2-member Finance team that led donor outreach and event management, wrote and edited digital marketing materials to support it. ⏩ HIGHLIGHTS➜ Exceeded previous fundraising goals and our state’s appeal – leading to presidential candidate visits that overrode conventional wisdom dictating skipping a state with elections.

I experienced first-hand the impact of advocacy at the local level – in this role supporting and advancing the strategic initiatives and agendas, projects and calendars of 3 state representatives (all at the same time)! I also credit this role with sharpening my media relations, writing and editing, and research and analysis skills – as it required me to.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Journalism

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program