David Sckrabulis

Establish the strategic vision and oversee the creative projects for the public affairs and creative services divisions, to include strategic communication planning, brand management, event planning, website management, social media content management and the creation of news releases, op-eds, blogs, podcast episodes, videos, graphic design products, photography and email bulletins.

Provide review, approval, and guidance on the release of agency-wide external and internal information. Manage the development, distribution and promotion of agency-wide content to increase engagement and brand awareness to distinct audiences.

Supervise the performance, projects, and deliverables of federal and contract communication professionals.

Serve as senior advisor to agency leadership on communication related policies, recommendations, best practices, and key issues, to include engaging with the news media about sensitive or controversial topics.

Responsible for the development, production, and distribution of digital communication products, including web content, social media, videos, podcasts, photography, newsletters, news releases, speeches, blogs, infographics, briefings, livestreams and other communication materials as needed.

Created and implemented strategic communication plans, social media campaigns and related promotional materials for high visibility initiatives to share information to key audiences.

Managed the projects and tasks of multimedia and communication specialists to provide expert communication services across the agency.

Advised senior leadership and program office staff on communication best practices and federal policies related to the creation and release of public information.

Planned on-site and virtual public and internal events for the agency, such as award ceremonies, town halls and high-profile open press events.

Detail opportunity to assist the Justice Department's Office of Public Affairs, Digital Communication Division.

Managed and created content for the Department's social media accounts, and led various social media initiatives across the Department, such as the 150th anniversary of the Justice Department and raising awareness of fraud schemes during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Provided expert writing, photography, graphic design, podcasting and video support to the Public Affairs Office and Department leadership, covering a large range of criminal justice issues, and provided photography and livestream support for the Attorney General.

Created routine content for the Justice Department website and helped establish the Department's podcast series, including the production of multiple episodes.

Provided guidance on government communication policies and best practices to component offices and senior leadership.

Managed a joint team of government and contract multimedia specialists and lead the production and distribution of a wide range of digital communication products to internal and external audiences.

Advised leadership and communication professionals on best practices and procedures to achieve desired results when creating and distributing digital media products.

Developed the content strategy for agency-wide communication products, including video series, blog posts, social media campaigns, website initiatives and special projects.

Established the media training center, ensuring realistic representation of broadcast and print journalism practices. Advised leadership and subject matter experts on effective media interview techniques and best practices.

Initiate, plan and develop audiovisual products in support of the agency's communication mission to showcase services and capabilities.

Worked with clients to explore new means of communicating sensitive, sometimes controversial information to positively influence support of the agency in a variety of venues.

Demonstrated expert technical proficiency in the development of digital communication content to communicate key messages to target audiences.

Television news producer, broadcast photojournalist and video editor for American Crossroads, an Emmy Award winning news program featuring original news stories and commentary.

Broadcast photojournalist and live-news producer for the Washington, DC bureau, producing broadcast news stories for affiliated local television stations across the country.

Designed, implemented and maintained the U.S. web store that offered over 10,000 unique products. Created online news content for promotional webpages.

Covered national events as news writer and photographer. Provided video support for Human Resource Division training workshops.