Jason Stadel
Summary
Dynamic Public Affairs & Strategic Communication Manager with the U.S. Army, adept at crisis resolution and team leadership. Spearheaded impactful communication campaigns, enhancing public engagement and media relations. Proven track record in developing strategic social media initiatives, driving audience growth, and influencing policy decisions through expert guidance and innovative training programs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Affairs & Strategic Communication Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded strategic communication campaigns for the U.S. Army, enhancing public awareness and engagement across diverse audiences.
- Led a joint team of Public Affairs Officers during the Atlanta Falcons' Call to Service game, successfully expanding Army outreach to critical new audiences through strategic engagement and media presence
- Led crisis communication efforts, mitigating reputational risks and ensuring transparent messaging during high-pressure situations, including the Army recruiting crisis.
- Managed media relations, securing positive coverage and fostering partnerships with journalists and stakeholders from national media.
- Directed strategic-planning operations as a senior non-commissioned officer, optimizing team performance and mission readiness.
- Provided expert guidance on public affairs strategy for top Army leadership, influencing policy decisions and outreach efforts.
- Coached junior team members on best practices, enhancing their skills and contributions to the team.
- Enhanced brand visibility by developing and executing strategic communication plans.
Manager, Army Public Affairs Center
U.S. Army
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Advised senior military leaders, including the Chief of Public Affairs and Regimental Sergeant Major, on policy, training, and force development strategies.
- Led all Public Affairs doctrine, policy, and training development, including curriculum design for Advanced Individual Training, Advanced Leader Course, and Senior Leader Course.
- Spearheaded the Defense Information School Public Affairs Training and Education Council initiatives to enhance Army PA training programs.
- Developed advanced social media operator training for senior mission commanders, improving digital communication strategies.
- Earned selection for the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, with endorsement for promotion ahead of peers.
- Secured a $677,000 online public affairs course, introducing a new Army additional skill identifier
25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Manager
U.S. Army
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Spearheaded public affairs planning for Pacific Pathways exercises, ensuring effective communication and media coverage of joint operations.
- Developed and implemented a division-wide social media strategy, significantly increasing audience engagement and reinforcing strategic messaging.
- Fielded over 50 media queries and coordinated four press conferences in response to a UH-60 Black Hawk crash, demonstrating composure and expertise in crisis communication.
- Orchestrated Fox News' embed in the Jungle Operations Course, securing high-profile media coverage that enhanced public understanding of Army training.
- Created and implemented a Facebook Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), driving a 10% monthly increase in audience engagement across division platforms.
- Led media relations for the 25th Infantry Division, coordinating press releases, advisories, and interviews to enhance operational transparency. Developed and executed a strategic social media plan that engaged an audience of over 136,000, reinforcing the division's messaging priorities
- Managed crisis communications, mitigating potential reputational damage with proactive messaging and strategy.
Education
Master of Professional Studies - Public Relations And Corporate Communications
Georgetown University
Washington, DC12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Minot State University
Minot, ND05-2002
Graduate Certificate - College Teaching And Learning
Norwich University
Northfield, VT12-2021
Undergraduate Certificate - Leadership And Workforce Development
Command And General Staff College-Sergeants Major
Fort Bliss, TX06-2022
Skills
- Crisis resolution strategies
- Team leadership training
- Effective internal communications
- Veteran affairs knowledge
Timeline
Public Affairs & Strategic Communication Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2022 - Current
Manager, Army Public Affairs Center
U.S. Army
03.2020 - 07.2021
25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Manager
U.S. Army
08.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Professional Studies - Public Relations And Corporate Communications
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Minot State University
Graduate Certificate - College Teaching And Learning
Norwich University
Undergraduate Certificate - Leadership And Workforce Development
Command And General Staff College-Sergeants Major
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