Jonathan Mcdonald Email & Phone Number

Indian Head, Maryland

Implement communications plans by serving as lead writer and editor, producing press releases, news articles for Navy newswire, military newspapers and internal newsletter and website content for internal and external websites. Write speeches for senior leadership and scripts for special events. Plan meetings and special events, including maintaining RSVP lists, credentialing visiting admirals, project sponsors, military students, the United States House of Representatives Majority Leader and… Show more Implement communications plans by serving as lead writer and editor, producing press releases, news articles for Navy newswire, military newspapers and internal newsletter and website content for internal and external websites. Write speeches for senior leadership and scripts for special events. Plan meetings and special events, including maintaining RSVP lists, credentialing visiting admirals, project sponsors, military students, the United States House of Representatives Majority Leader and other high level military, political and civilian personnel. Develop promotional material for visitors. Keep community groups, scientists and engineers up-to-date on division activities and programs. Write and edit newsletter, and serve as backup layout designer. Develop and cultivate professional relationships with local and national media and local and national legislators. Provide media escorts. Respond verbally and in wring to media inquiries. Initiate communication between department heads, command and the Public Affairs Office. Lead facility tours for new employees and dignitaries. Provide photographic support for tours, events and programs. Supply photographs for use on the Navy’s website. Assist scientists and engineers submitting Public Release requests by tracking submissions and maintaining a data base of submissions. Implement communications plans and track division media action and report to supervisor. Serve on the Occupational Safety and Health Committee and perform safety inspections for five work areas.Accomplishments: -Develop and implement metrics to track and quantify public affairs productivity and accomplishments.-Increase media coverage of the division by 200%. -Planning for special events including ribbon-cutting ceremony, three groundbreaking ceremonies, and other occasions of distinction.-Coordinating with Defense Information School (DINFOS) to support training for military public affairs specialists.-Prepare command for interviews Show less

Kingstowne, Virginia

Provided essential communications functions for a large homeowners association, including managing the monthly magazine style newsletter with a circulation of over 6,000 KROC residents. Duties consisted of photographing and captioning events, writing and overseeing submissions, and collaborating with the editor and publisher. Utilized technology expertise to maintain and edit content on existing website using Microsoft Front Page and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) programs. Created, built and… Show more Provided essential communications functions for a large homeowners association, including managing the monthly magazine style newsletter with a circulation of over 6,000 KROC residents. Duties consisted of photographing and captioning events, writing and overseeing submissions, and collaborating with the editor and publisher. Utilized technology expertise to maintain and edit content on existing website using Microsoft Front Page and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) programs. Created, built and edited a new website through AssociationVoice. Reviewed and edited communications for staff including news articles, Board of Trustees meeting agendas and minutes, letters to legislators, and management reports. Developed an internal style guide that provides consistent voice to the organization. Reported on local land use projects and zoning issues. Prepared detailed monthly management reports. Developed and implemented communications plans. Synthesized surveys necessary to evaluate contract renewals and requests for proposals for the Board of Trustees. Planned community functions and meetings, including meetings with local and state legislators. Maintained RSVP lists for events. Fielded media inquiries. Accomplishments: - Organized and facilitated meetings for more than 44 committees by establishing beneficial relationships with neighborhood advisory boards, pool task force, and fitness task force.- Developed comprehensive style guide for staff communication to streamline processes and distribute information more efficiently. - Wrote Terms of Reference, Administrative Resolutions, and Committee Guidelines to establish standard procedures and cohesiveness within the organization. Show less

Wuerzburg, Germany

Broadcast Public Affairs Supervisor/Specialist As a Non-Commissioned Officer, supervised team of six Army public affairs specialists whose responsibilities included television and radio broadcasts of command essential information, host nation sensitivity and community interest and public service messages. Hosted daily five hour radio show, which included playing music, reporting on traffic, weather, and the dollar exchange rate. Served as interim operations chief overseeing radio… Show more Broadcast Public Affairs Supervisor/Specialist As a Non-Commissioned Officer, supervised team of six Army public affairs specialists whose responsibilities included television and radio broadcasts of command essential information, host nation sensitivity and community interest and public service messages. Hosted daily five hour radio show, which included playing music, reporting on traffic, weather, and the dollar exchange rate. Served as interim operations chief overseeing radio operations. Supervised soldiers and mentored volunteers involved in television and radio production. Planned and scheduled broadcasts at different venues by organizing electrical and telephone arrangements, developing marketing and communications plans, and obtained additional talent. Uploaded daily radio schedules and music before airing, using FTP, and produced radio spots in the Europe-wide American Forces Network. Supervised production including determining placement of television spots, producing broadcast and print news stories, features, and radio command public service announcements. Served as the Equal Opportunities Representative. Built and maintained relationships with local commands by working with four garrison public affairs offices. Expanded coverage of events, command information, and matters of host-nation sensitivities. Accomplishments: - Recipient of Product of the Quarter Award twice for the AFN Europe network for radio news.- Achieved 200% increase in radio news productivity by maximizing skills and work potential of personnel and equipment.- Hosted live informative radio broadcast for Sergeant Major of the Army.- Implemented inclement weather plans using established protocols. Show less

Fort Campbell, Kentucky

Worked in all aspects of broadcast including producing and anchoring newscasts, operating the control room, and shooting on-air talent for news programming that aired on post and for a weekly broadcast on a local cable channel. Established variation in broadcast content by covering events of local interest, military training, and local command information in each newscast. Responsible for writing, shooting, editing and overall broadcast structuring. Mentored graduates of the DINFOS. Escorted… Show more Worked in all aspects of broadcast including producing and anchoring newscasts, operating the control room, and shooting on-air talent for news programming that aired on post and for a weekly broadcast on a local cable channel. Established variation in broadcast content by covering events of local interest, military training, and local command information in each newscast. Responsible for writing, shooting, editing and overall broadcast structuring. Mentored graduates of the DINFOS. Escorted local and national journalists.February 2003 to February 2004Broadcast Public Affairs Specialist - Iraq Served as a war correspondent and produced public service announcements for Iraqi television. Covered unit activities including the first free elections in Iraq, building schools, training Iraqi police, and combat operations. Coordinated media requests. Produced feature videos, press releases, and safety videos highlighting division accomplishments in Iraq. Provided training of civilian journalists embedded with units. Collected and processed information from journalists to provide international media credentials. Supervised new soldiers as military journalists. Collaborated with journalists from CNN, NBC, NPR, Reuters, AP and CBS to share interviews, information, video footage and audio for worldwide broadcasts. Answered media inquiries verbally and in writing.Accomplishments:- Wrote speeches for General David H. Petraeus.- Personal photographer for Major General Jeffrey Schloesser during a military investigation.- Managed a weekly press conferences for Nineveh Provincial Government in Mosul, Iraq.- Coordinated with Iraqi translators to produce content for Iraqi television news. Show less

Education record

Certification, Broadcast Public Affairs