Collaborated with the communications division team to inform focus area of articles, identify subject matter experts, and determined outreach to appropriate DHA staff offices or MHS component organizations.

  Managed media relations, including media relations, media events, media messaging.

  Collected and developed open-source media content related to Defense Health and Public Health current events.

  Provided analytical support to evaluate communication reach and effect.

  Presented relevant and noteworthy global news to senior leadership each morning during stand-up meetings.

Facilitated video team in editing shoot video footage for documentaries and short reels. Captured photos for accompanying stories with focus on creating sense of atmosphere and emotion. Published stories to content management system, WordPress, BrightSpot, and Builder.

  Traveled to accomplish tasks on short notice, assigned by editor.

  Crafted innovative stories regarding military and veteran news.

Performed all duties of enlisted soldier for management of public affairs office. Photographed subjects and events efficiently for command publications. Composed news stories and shared with local media for press releases. Acted as managing, military editor for on-post newspaper from January to October 2020.

  Presented relevant and noteworthy global news to senior leadership each morning during stand-up meetings.

  Disseminated daily report to all entities involving with special operations Joint Task Force's Operation Inherent

Resolve in Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Syria.

  Photographed award ceremonies, change of command gatherings, and special events.

Produced and edited articles for news, features, sports, ceremonies, leisure, and current events. Proofread sections and generated headlines, as well as established front-page news and community sections for print. Wrote cutlines and snapped pictures of topics and training sessions for publications.

  Managed staff of two fellow writers during editor’s frequent absence.

  Translated command information into interesting news stories for publication.

  Escorted local media to post / meet with commanding general as required.