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DALLAS JACKSON
Santa Rosa Beach,FL
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Summary
Strategic communications and marketing leader with 15+ years of experience building enterprise-scale corporate communications, executive messaging, and global content organizations. Proven advisor to senior leadership through pre-IPO readiness, acquisitions, organizational transformation, and rapid growth. Background uniquely blends corporate communications, B2B marketing, and large-scale media operations.
Work History
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Marketing
Essex Solutions | Global
Atlanta, GA
01.2019 - Current
- Lead global corporate communications and marketing strategy supporting enterprise growth and pre-IPO readiness, including investor-aligned messaging and executive narrative development
- Established and scaled a global corporate communications function across North America, Europe, and Asia, introducing governance, consistency, and operating discipline
- Serve as senior advisor to executive leadership on high-stakes, sensitive communications in partnership with HR, Legal, Finance, and the C-suite
- Own executive communications, internal messaging, and leadership frameworks driving alignment during transformation and change
- Direct corporate social and executive visibility strategy, strengthening employer brand, reputation, and thought leadership
Director of Editorial
Savage Ventures | Portfolio Media Brands
Nashville, TN
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Built and led multi-brand editorial organizations, scaling multiple digital properties from launch or non-registrant status to multi-million monthly audiences
- Drove monetization and growth initiatives, including expansion into high-revenue sports gaming and brands later acquired by Fox Corporation
- Led launches, turnarounds, and high-profile global communications initiatives
- Oversaw editorial calendar to ensure timely publication of content across multiple platforms.
- Led cross-functional teams in developing and executing strategic content initiatives aligned with brand goals.
- Mentored junior editors, enhancing team performance through skill development and training programs.
- Evaluated editorial workflows, implementing process improvements that increased efficiency and reduced turnaround time.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define content strategy, ensuring alignment with audience engagement objectives.
Director of Editorial
CBS Interactive
Nashville, TN
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Scaled entertainment brands through disciplined editorial strategy, SEO optimization, and audience-first distribution, growing properties to more than 16M monthly unique users
- Defined brand voice, governance, and operating models supporting acquisition and integration into major media ownership
- Generated and maintained style guides to encourage consistent quality of content.
- Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
- Managed relationships with freelance writers, maintaining high standards of quality and adherence to deadlines.
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
- Implemented SEO strategies within editorial content to boost search engine rankings and organic traffic growth.
- Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
Director of Network Development
VYPE Media
Flower Mound, TX
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Led network-wide content operations and audience growth strategy, delivering consistent sequential growth across all markets
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance network growth and brand visibility.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement innovative marketing strategies and campaigns.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for expansion and increased engagement.
Senior Staff Writer, Managing Producer, Conference Editor
Yahoo! Sports / Rivals.com
Nashville, TN
01.2005 - 09.2013
- National content leadership, broadcast hosting (SiriusXM), and management of 26-site publisher networks
- Developed engaging sports content across multiple platforms, enhancing audience interaction and retention.
- Researched and authored in-depth articles on trending sports topics, ensuring timely and relevant coverage.
- Collaborated with editors to refine article narratives, maintaining high editorial standards and consistency.
- Mentored junior writers, providing guidance on writing techniques and effective storytelling methods.
- Analyzed audience metrics to inform content strategy, driving increased reader engagement and site traffic.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 01.2026 - 12.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Media Management
Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA05-2003
Skills
- Corporate & Executive Communications
- Pre-IPO & Investor Messaging
- Change Management
- Internal Communications
- Global Content Governance
- B2B Marketing & Sales Enablement
- Thought Leadership & Executive Visibility
- Risk & Reputation Management
- Exceptional writing
- Brand voice development
- Content strategy
Certification
- DeepSeek Training, Coursiv - [July 2025]
- ChatGPT Training, Coursiv - [July 2025]
- Claude Training, Coursiv - [July 2025]
- Stable Diffusion, Coursiv - [July 2025]
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Bowling Green State University
01.2026 - 12.2027
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Marketing
Essex Solutions | Global
01.2019 - Current
Director of Editorial
Savage Ventures | Portfolio Media Brands
01.2019 - 01.2023
Director of Editorial
CBS Interactive
01.2016 - 01.2018
Director of Network Development
VYPE Media
01.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Staff Writer, Managing Producer, Conference Editor
Yahoo! Sports / Rivals.com
01.2005 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Media Management
Robert Morris University