Jason Greenwald

Current

• Consultant at Sugerman Communications Group
• Independent Consultant (Self-employed)

Past

• Chief Deputy at Los Angeles School Board Member Caprice Young
• Traveler/Writer (Self-employed)
• Press Deputy/Speechwriter at Los Angeles Mayor Richard J. Riordan

• Assistant Producer, "Which Way, L.A.?" at KCRW Public Radio

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Education

• Duke University

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Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Jason Greenwald’s Summary

Editorial and communications professional who has worked in media, government and private industry. Clients include elected officials, major corporations and non-profit associations, as well as individuals and government agencies. Seeking freelance or consulting projects that capitalize on my critical thinking skills, creative capabilities and keen editing eye. Particularly interested in work that promotes sustainability and/or ecological awareness.

Jason Greenwald’s Specialties:

Seeing the big picture; asking tough questions; editing copy and ideas; offering candid advice

Jason Greenwald’s Experience

• Consultant

  Sugerman Communications Group

  (Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  2002 — Present (6 years)

  Consultant with a specialty in public affairs projects and corporate communications.
  
  Highlights include:
  
  * Creative oversight for annual reports, advocacy brochures and other printed pieces -- including writing, editing, research, design and production.
  
  * Writing experience ranging from speeches and press releases to corporate communications pieces and website copy. Won writing award from a public relations association.
  
  * Media relations during labor negotiations that made national and international news, interacting with top reporters from publications such as Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Los Angeles Times.
  
  * Communications strategy for roll-out of a major environmental endeavor by one of the largest ocean carriers in the world.

• Independent Consultant

  Self-employed

  (Self-Employed; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  2001 — Present (7 years)

  As an independent consultant, projects have included:
  
  * Advising political candidates on communications strategy
  * Conducting research and analysis for government agencies
  * Writing, editing, website development for a range of clients
  
  Just concluded work as a consultant to LA's Neighborhood Council Review Commission (www.ncrcLA.org), which tackled questions of local participation in government and City Hall's responsiveness to residents.

• Chief Deputy

  Los Angeles School Board Member Caprice Young

  (Government Agency; Education Management industry)

  1999 — 2001 (2 years)

  Top aide to member of reform school board coalition that sought to overhaul management and governance of nation's second largest school district. Also served as deputy campaign manager prior to her election.

• Traveler/Writer

  Self-employed

  (Self-Employed; Writing and Editing industry)

  1997 — 1998 (1 year)

  Traveled through small-town America, drafted book-length manuscript, Kaleidoscope: Fragments of a Journey.
  
  Subsequent creative writing projects include the following published essays:
  
  * "At the Threshold," in Beyond Baroque Magazine
  * "A walk with Annie Dillard," in The Raven Chronicles
  * "An Accident and a Revolution," in Through These Doors: 100 Years of The Chronicle
  
  Writing studies include three years of weekly workshops with renowned poet Holly Prado, as well as seminars with Natalie Goldberg and Terrie Silverman.

• Press Deputy/Speechwriter

  Los Angeles Mayor Richard J. Riordan

  (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

  1995 — 1997 (2 years)

  Prepared the mayor for press interviews, fielded media calls and offered communications advice on a range of topics.
  
  Wrote a number of milestone speeches, including the Mayor's Second Inaugural Address and his well-received University of Judaism Commencement Speech.

• Assistant Producer, "Which Way, L.A.?"

  KCRW Public Radio

  (Non-Profit; Broadcast Media industry)

  1994 — 1995 (1 year)

  part-time producer for award-winning public affairs program hosted by Warren Olney.

Jason Greenwald’s Education

• Duke University

  BA, English, 1989 — 1993

  Editor in chief, The Chronicle (Duke's independent daily student newspaper); staff leader, Project WILD (wilderness education program); recipient, Dannenberg Mentorship Grant (social science research)

Additional Information

Jason Greenwald’s Groups:

The Chronicle

•    Duke University Alumni Network member

Jason Greenwald’s Contact Settings

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