JASON L. YOUNG
Communications Specialist
SELECTED PROJECTS
Writing samples
My storytelling provides compelling narratives that capture attention, deepen engagement, and inspire audiences to connect emotionally, explore further, and take meaningful, informed action.
Internal communications
My internal communications deliver valuable and actionable information that equips employees to make informed decisions and advance the organization's mission.
Design
My design skills create polished materials that align with organizational goals, strengthen brand identity, and communicate key messages with clarity, professionalism, and lasting impact.
RESUME
BA History, University of Missouri
Campus Marketing and Communications Coordinator
St. Louis Community College
2021-Present
Establish targeted goals to lead marketing and communications projects that advance the college’s mission and values while strengthening connections with students, employees, and general community stakeholders.
Operate budget in excess of $37,000 to build relationships with the broader community through active involvement in civic organizations such as Mid County Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of St. Louis, and Hispanic Leadership Group of Greater St. Louis; advertising through niche publications like The Labor Tribune, Red Latina, and St. Louis Jewish Light; and outreach to area high schools.
Secure earned media coverage through collaboration with local news outlets.
Contribute as a member of the Forest Park campus leadership team, serving as liaison between the marketing and communication team and the president, deans, and department heads of the campus to address student and staff priorities.
Helped develop $20,000 marketing campaign that promoted school’s new bachelor’s of science degree in respiratory care. The program enters its second full year near capacity.
Soccer Referee and Assigner
Various employers
August 1993-present
Soccer Referee and Assigner
Schedule referees across four Vetta Sports facilities, coordinating assignments for between about 75 and 200 games each week. Lead and supervise a team of around 55 referees ranging from age 15 to adult, promoting consistent standards, professionalism, and effective game management.
Engage with customers and league representatives to understand expectations, address concerns, and ensure a high-quality experience for participants and spectators.
Referee soccer games, including earning selection to work post-season college matches at multiple levels.
Marketing Project Manager (Contractor)
Edward Jones
2019-2020
Developed internal communications in collaboration with cross-functional associates at all organizational levels, helping strengthen the understanding of priorities and alignment through targeted electronic and divisional newsletters.
Produced feature stories for firm-wide audiences; led interviews, verified facts, authored content, coordinated multimedia elements, and collaborated with designers for compelling packages.
Advised associates and leadership on communications best practices, and helped shape messaging strategy by identifying optimal channels, refining key points, and working to ensure clarity, relevance, and audience alignment.
Collaborated with C-Suite level leadership to craft and ghostwrite executive communications for divisional distribution, translating strategic objectives into clear, actionable messages for broad employee audiences.
Public Relations and Communications Associate
Compass Health Network
2015-2019
Developed and executed a $150,000 comprehensive, yearlong marketing strategy designed to increase patient traffic across nine medical clinics in five communities, leveraging television, radio, print, digital advertising, pay-per-click campaigns, and targeted community outreach.
Launched the first formal marketing initiative in the organization’s 45-year history, strengthening brand visibility for company’s medical and dental services.
Secured extensive earned media coverage across newspapers, radio stations, and television outlets throughout the organization’s 45-county Missouri service area and surrounding regions, expanding public awareness and reinforcing brand credibility.
Created and managed a strategic social media content calendar highlighting services, programs, and events; increased community engagement and directed consumers to CompassHealthNetwork.org, agency services, and clinic locations.
l Designed and produced a wide range of marketing and organizational collateral, including three magazine-style provider and location directories, the organization’s inaugural annual report, Express Care signage, direct-mail postcards, and internal and external display materials.
l Planned, wrote, designed, and edited a biweekly, 10-page employee newsletter distributed to more than 2,200 staff members, strengthening internal communication and organizational alignment.
Communication Specialist and Journalist
Various clients
1995-2022
Produced high-impact, AP-style news articles for national and regional media outlets, including The New York Times, The Detroit Free Press, The Dallas Morning News, The Associated Press, and The Indianapolis Star.
Elevated brand awareness for The ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter through strategic internal and external newsletters, targeted media outreach resulted in multiple earned media opportunities, and coordinated communications efforts.
Contributed to award-winning presentation teams at The Indianapolis Star and The Birmingham Post-Herald, supporting investigative and enterprise reporting initiatives.
STORYTELLING • BRAND STRATEGY • MEDIA RELATIONS • DESIGN