Public Relations Corporate Communications

Kyle Johnson

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Strategic Senior Communications Specialist with more than 15 years of experience developing and leading corporate communications, public relations, and media campaigns using organizational image, messaging, positioning, mission, and goals. Key strengths include producing visually interesting content for publication using the latest content creation and editing software to drive compelling business priorities. Public Trust Security Clearance.

Professional Experience

INFINA Tyson’s Corner, Virginia

Senior Communications Specialist July 2015 – June 2023

●Wrote more than 25 quarterly articles published in FAAMA Magazine, producing video content and webinars, and coordinating leadership meetings

●Researched and wrote senior level communications, including presentations and proposals, acting as subject-matter advisor for the COO of the Air Traffic Organization and VP of Air Traffic Services

●Prepared ATO releases and communications strategies ensuring messaging discipline, including the creation of compelling internal and external materials

●Collaborated with cross-functional teams to strategize effective corporate communications

●Managed dozens of external stakeholder relationships and agencies that support the organization

●Acted as primary liaison between government leaders and company executives to develop program management tools, such as ATOMS software

●Created and implemented strategies to support growth, including team growth and development, process improvement, efficiencies, and systems implementation

●Interviewed ATO leadership as well as rank and file members and provided voice over narrations for dozens of ATO information and instruction videos

VOCUS College Park, Maryland

Managing Editor, Radio Content November 2004 – October 2014

●Helped build and maintain a media database from scratch in less than six months totaling more than 250,000 contacts and outlets

●Oversaw a team of 20 media researchers and daily operations of tracking, compiling, and updating information concerning radio dozens of team members, including a team of 6 podcasters, by providing guidance and mentorship with interviews, audio editing, and public relations strategies

●Analyzed market trends and opportunities to deliver State of the Media reports, as well as webinars, to hundreds of media and public relations professionals across North America

●Led the development of a 15-part podcast series by researching former journalists, interviewing participants, editing content using the latest tools, and publishing across channels

Additional Experience

WUSA TV-9 (Gannett) Assignment Editor

The Michael Companies Director of Media/ Public Affairs

WTOP News Radio 1500 Reporter/Editor

Core Competencies

Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Client Engagement, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Media Planning, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Reporting, Content Creation, Editing, Narration, Voiceovers, Research, Microsoft Office.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Arts in Communications & Broadcast Journalism, American University

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