Jana Goldman Email & Phone Number

Silver Spring, Maryland

Press Here helps scientists communicate with non-scientists by offering training in science communication, plain language, and working with the media..Since 2013, Press Here has given presentations at federal science agencies, international science organizations, and an anthropology association.Press Here was created by Jana Goldman to fill a niche for science organizations that need professional press room creation and management for large meetings, as well as offer plain language and media training.Jana is a former federal government plain language trainer. During her career she has also been a public affairs officer for a federal science agency, deputy press secretary for a U.S. Senator, and a daily newspaper reporter and editor.In September 2015, she became a board member of Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) and served as its vice-president from 2017-2019.

Team leader for the NOAA Research office. Responsible for managing media relations for seven environmental laboratories (Boulder, Seattle, Ann Arbor, Miami, Silver Spring, Princeton), the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, the National Sea Grant College Program, and the Climate Program Offices. Topics include climate change, hurricane research, undersea research, invasive species, the ozone hole, and polar research. Work with national and international media arranging interviews for documentaries and other science outreach. Advise management on sensitive communication issues. Develop communication (non-crisis and crisis) plans, write talking points, press releases, other material for internal and external publications, including the web. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with media. Pitch story ideas to national and international media. Organize press events. Work with scientists to promote research activities and scientific findings. Work with international office, legislative affairs, and seven outreach coordinators of diverse skills and professional levels, as well as rest of NOAA public affairs team nationwide. Arrange media tours for National Association of Science Writers and Society of Environmental Journalists at NOAA laboratories. Conduct media training. 2002 Frohlich Fellow, Commonwealth Science and Industry Research Organization (CSIRO), Hobart, Tasmania.Became a Plain Language trainer in 2011.

Managed and developed internal and external communications for a 501(c)(3) conservation organization. Members included about 100 major US and international corporations and two dozen national and local conservation organizations. Redesigned information pieces and newsletter. Wrote press releases, annual report, Symposium materials, and other promotional pieces. Worked with all media to promote organization's work, including national and industry press. Primary staff person developing 10th anniversary plans. Supervised staff of two and a budget of about $100,000.

Managed and developed external and internal communications for a 50,000-member national Jewish women's advocacy organization. Supervised a staff of three. Managed a $150,000 annual budget. Primary staff person for the organization's name change and 100th anniversary events.

Coordinated media coverage for the Senator at events in Washington and Michigan. Served as liaison between Press Office and Michigan newspapers. Served as Acting Press Secretary. Wrote press releases, editorials, advisories, and briefing material. Worked with state and Washington staff to develop media opportunities.

Developed and implemented office communications strategy. Liaison to business organizations and trade associations.

Organized and planned large-scale media events for Governor's office and the Department Director related to economic development in the state. Coordinated media coverage at events. Served as Department spokeswoman. Wrote press releases, promotional material, and speeches. Member of Governor's Advance Team.

Planned special projects related to AAA Michigan events. Wrote travel and industry pieces for Michigan Living magazine. Produced and broadcast weekly gasoline, highway, holiday events and emergency road condition reports.

Served as Acting News Editor for six months during personnel changes. Filled in for News Editor when necessary. Responsible for Page One layout, design, as well as layout for major news and feature pages. Responsible for staff assignments of 25 reporters and photographers. Served as Food and Features editors. Edited copy and wrote headlines. Wrote a weekly general interest column. Reporter beats include police, general assignment, Royal Oak, and Troy school districts (the two largest in the county).

Plain Language Certificate, Plain Language, Editing

English Language And Literature, General