Jason Brown Email & Phone Number

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

Chesapeake, Virginia

As Public Information Coordinator for the City of Chesapeake's Department of Public Works, I serve as the principal spokesperson for the department, responsible for managing the department's public information program to educate the public about services and projects in the City. Functions include:- Administration of the City's travel advisories program (including management of the @ChesapeakeRoads Twitter account and Everbridge alerts system)- Website management for the Public Works pages within the City website- Creation of departmental talking points, infographics and traditional and digital media products- Media training and preparation for department staff- Serving in a emergency support function role in the City Emergency Operations Center during emergency response operations- Augmenting the City's Public Communications Department staff in media relations operations- Creation of departmental and City-wide training and educational materials- Coordination and planning of City citizen information and public meetings- Branding and marketing of department programs and initiatives to internal and external stakeholders

Fairfax, Virginia

As media relations manager, I worked with the managing director of public affairs to develop and implement NRA program strategies, with specific emphasis on usage of press and media outlets, to promote a positive public image among various audiences and advance efforts to raise awareness for NRA's programs.Essential responsibilities include:- Developed establishing and maintaining positive relationships with external media contacts on a continual basis.- Actively collaborated with the media staff in the NRA Institute for Legislative Action and the Office of the EVP on media coverage issues/stories/inquiries.- Wrote, prepared, edited, scheduled and distributed press releases, PSA's and speeches relative to NRA programs/activities.- Developed and pitched ideas to current or new media outlets to extend brand presence.- Proactively monitored NRA programs to identify promotional opportunities for media coverage. Developed press kits and program guides.- Monitored media coverage and provided responses to media inquiries/requests.- Monitored program sentiment and identified opportunities to promote and provide media support for NRA programs/activities.- Developed and implemented media training sessions for staff throughout the NRA for interfacing with media outlets relative to their specific areas of program expertise.

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va

I served as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force, working as a public affairs specialist at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. I last served as the noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of civic engagement for the 633rd Air Base Wing, working as a liaison between the installation and community by scheduling and providing base visits and tours, coordinating military participation in local and regional events, and working with community organizations to build productive relationships and create dialogue between local business and civic leaders and military leadership.

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va

I served in the United States Air Force as a public affairs specialist, stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. I managed and produced print news content for the JBLE base newspaper, The Peninsula Warrior, the base website, and other related Air Force and Army news outlets. I was a member of the JBLE social media team, responsible for the effective design and implementation of the base's public affairs and command information products and messaging across a variety of social media platforms, including the JBLE app, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more. Additionally, I provided media training to JBLE personnel, and represent the installation to members of the community through the base tour program

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va

I served as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force, working as a public affairs specialist at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. I served as a civic engagement specialist, working as a liaison between the installation and community by scheduling and providing base visits and tours, coordinating military participation in local and regional events, and working with community organizations to build productive relationships and create dialogue between local business and civic leaders and military leadership.

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va

I served as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force, working as a public affairs specialist at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. I was the JBLE installation Social Media Program Manager, responsible for the effective design and implementation of the base's public affairs and command information products and messaging across a variety of social media platforms, including the JBLE app, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more. I managed and produced print news content for the JBLE base newspaper, The Peninsula Warrior, the base website, and other related Air Force and Army news outlets. Additionally, I provided media training to JBLE personnel, and represented the installation to members of the community through the base tour program.

Langley Composite Squadron

I served as the public affairs officer for the Langley Composite Squadron (VA-025) of the Civil Air Patrol at Langley AFB, Va. I advised the squadron commander on public affairs and public information, and maintained the unit's public presence via website and social media. I prepared press releases, print news and photographic products for release, and handled media queries and community relations requests.

Provided home theater product information, expertise, demonstration and installation advice to customers seeking to purchase home theater equipment, including (but not limited to) high-definition televisions, home audio and surround sound, multimedia peripherals and power management systems.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Mass Communications

General Studies, General Studies

Communication And Media Studies