Michael Halbig Email & Phone Number

Annapolis Junction, Md, Us

Annapolis Junction, Md

Annapolis Junction, Md

Fort George G Meade, Md

Logs, coordinates and responds to media queries from media at every level, ensuring accuracy of information released to the media while also working with security to maintain the investigation into the unauthorized disclosure and person of interest. Engages with media as the lead public affairs specialist for the Technology Director/CIO as well as overseeing media and speaking engagements for the Director and Deputy. Leads the Agency’s media training efforts to ensure qualified persons are prepared and ready to speak with the media.* Handpicked to join team working media relations in response to the largest unauthorized disclosure of classified information in the history of the United States Intelligence Community.* Spearheaded plans function within the Media Relations team. Authored initial public affairs plan, defining the overall media strategy and focusing actions on specific goals and objectives, while providing a roadmap for senior leaders’ media engagements. Going further, produced a guide to assist in determining which media requests should be considered for Agency support.* Authored the initial crisis response checklist for media relations to follow and ensure specific actions are carefully developed and completed in the midst of a crisis after recognizing this shortfall.

Fort George Meade, Maryland

Manage visual information (still and video) supporting DoD and other U.S. government agency public relations initiatives worldwide. Named Production Director with 220-member joint team and $24.2M budget.* Eliminated 98% of 138K-image backlog.

Alexandria, Virginia

Drove optimal utilization of visual information capabilities by developing, coordinating, and implementing communications plans. Integrated joint visual information capabilities with global public affairs operations, systems, and policies. * Expanded distribution of DoD imagery to millions more people by establishing official FLICKR imagery social media site.* Co-led highest rated Worldwide Visual Information Workshop to date. Produced six original videos that premiered at this event.* Revamped public facing website for DoD imagery sites by consolidating six sites into one.

Elmendorf Afb, Alaska

Developed, led, and managed public affairs as official spokesperson for largest base in Pacific Air Forces. Managing Editor of weekly newspaper; planned and executed community relations projects. * Spearheaded international PR efforts to raise awareness of U.S. presence in fighting terrorist groups in Philippines among 1.2M Filipinos and 12M+ readers worldwide. * Managed visits by International Herald Tribune with 5M readers in 185 countries and Smithsonian Magazine with 7M readers. * Coordinating and led public affairs team that brought 30+ national/international media to USNS Mercy medical mission in Philippines.* Named 2005 Public Affairs Officer of the Year for region after winning six media contests.

Baghdad, Iraq

Led network of 30 broadcasters to produce 10-minute televised newscast to global audience of 1.6M+ potential viewers. * Tripled newscast output with 37 additional newscasts and 200+ stories for The Pentagon Channel. Increased local radio programming by 17% to 1,500+ hours. * Orchestrated first live reunions between deployed personnel and their families in the United States.

The Pentagon, Washington, Dc

Planned and guided public affairs initiatives and activities for Operation Iraqi Freedom media embedding program with 800+ media participants. Drafted press releases, talking points, and briefing materials for DoD press briefings. Wrote and edited public affairs guidelines on military exercises, programs, and operations. * Provided best, most accurate information on Operation Iraqi Freedom to American people by arranging 18 live satellite video teleconference videos from frontline commanders.* Ensured all U.S. media could cover developing story on U.S. humanitarian assistance to Iran.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Travis Afb, California

Ramstein Ab, Germany

Yongsan, Seoul, Korea

Tinker Afb, Oklahoma

Misawa Ab, Japan

Dayton, Ohio Area

Master Of Science (M.S.), Administration

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Technical Communications