Jane Poston
Communications & Public Relations at J2 Media- Claim this Profile
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Lori Collins
Jane possesses a rare ability to distill a range of technical circumstances into brilliant communication messages. I had the pleasure of working with her at City of Chandler in the Economic Development Department and the Municipal Airport. I managed projects in both departments and am so grateful Jane was involved in the design and execution of our communication strategies. The subject matter varied greatly – one minute she was pitching a story about a new technology company moving to the city, the next day she was coordinating photography and editing text for the general aviation web site. We counted on her for national editorial placements, clear and thorough messaging and attractive marketing materials. Because she understands the media and is also extremely creative, I always felt like our projects had a sophisticated edge over our competition. Jane is true asset to any team.
Teri Killgore
Jane is one if the most talented professionals I have ever worked with. She is incredibly skilled at taking a complex situation, distilling it to its essence, and then putting it in to a message perfect for its audience. She is a strategic thinker who can give you great advice, but also listen to the political realities and adjust accordingly.She is pleasant to work with, and can get along with most anyone. If Jane is on your team, you never have to worry that the messaging and communication strategy will be anything less than the best.
Steve Tepper
I have known and worked with Jane for over 7 years in her capacity as a key volunteer for our efforts to build Arizona’s first and only Holocaust Museum. Jane has held numerous positions within our organization, and in each one has left a positive imprint helping us to create a better product. Our efforts to create a museum have been largely volunteer driven and in that capacity Jane has had the opportunity to supervise both staff and volunteers producing outstanding results in both cases. Those who have been supervised by Jane have commented on her outstanding leadership skills and have been impressed with her ability to keep all projects on task and moving forwards. Jane is a creative, outside the box thinker who brings her keen intellect and drive to everything she works on. I wouldn’t dream of engaging in project of this magnitude without having someone like Jane on our team, she has truly been a blessing for our agency.
Lori Collins
Jane possesses a rare ability to distill a range of technical circumstances into brilliant communication messages. I had the pleasure of working with her at City of Chandler in the Economic Development Department and the Municipal Airport. I managed projects in both departments and am so grateful Jane was involved in the design and execution of our communication strategies. The subject matter varied greatly – one minute she was pitching a story about a new technology company moving to the city, the next day she was coordinating photography and editing text for the general aviation web site. We counted on her for national editorial placements, clear and thorough messaging and attractive marketing materials. Because she understands the media and is also extremely creative, I always felt like our projects had a sophisticated edge over our competition. Jane is true asset to any team.
Teri Killgore
Jane is one if the most talented professionals I have ever worked with. She is incredibly skilled at taking a complex situation, distilling it to its essence, and then putting it in to a message perfect for its audience. She is a strategic thinker who can give you great advice, but also listen to the political realities and adjust accordingly.She is pleasant to work with, and can get along with most anyone. If Jane is on your team, you never have to worry that the messaging and communication strategy will be anything less than the best.
Steve Tepper
I have known and worked with Jane for over 7 years in her capacity as a key volunteer for our efforts to build Arizona’s first and only Holocaust Museum. Jane has held numerous positions within our organization, and in each one has left a positive imprint helping us to create a better product. Our efforts to create a museum have been largely volunteer driven and in that capacity Jane has had the opportunity to supervise both staff and volunteers producing outstanding results in both cases. Those who have been supervised by Jane have commented on her outstanding leadership skills and have been impressed with her ability to keep all projects on task and moving forwards. Jane is a creative, outside the box thinker who brings her keen intellect and drive to everything she works on. I wouldn’t dream of engaging in project of this magnitude without having someone like Jane on our team, she has truly been a blessing for our agency.
Lori Collins
Jane possesses a rare ability to distill a range of technical circumstances into brilliant communication messages. I had the pleasure of working with her at City of Chandler in the Economic Development Department and the Municipal Airport. I managed projects in both departments and am so grateful Jane was involved in the design and execution of our communication strategies. The subject matter varied greatly – one minute she was pitching a story about a new technology company moving to the city, the next day she was coordinating photography and editing text for the general aviation web site. We counted on her for national editorial placements, clear and thorough messaging and attractive marketing materials. Because she understands the media and is also extremely creative, I always felt like our projects had a sophisticated edge over our competition. Jane is true asset to any team.
Teri Killgore
Jane is one if the most talented professionals I have ever worked with. She is incredibly skilled at taking a complex situation, distilling it to its essence, and then putting it in to a message perfect for its audience. She is a strategic thinker who can give you great advice, but also listen to the political realities and adjust accordingly.She is pleasant to work with, and can get along with most anyone. If Jane is on your team, you never have to worry that the messaging and communication strategy will be anything less than the best.
Steve Tepper
I have known and worked with Jane for over 7 years in her capacity as a key volunteer for our efforts to build Arizona’s first and only Holocaust Museum. Jane has held numerous positions within our organization, and in each one has left a positive imprint helping us to create a better product. Our efforts to create a museum have been largely volunteer driven and in that capacity Jane has had the opportunity to supervise both staff and volunteers producing outstanding results in both cases. Those who have been supervised by Jane have commented on her outstanding leadership skills and have been impressed with her ability to keep all projects on task and moving forwards. Jane is a creative, outside the box thinker who brings her keen intellect and drive to everything she works on. I wouldn’t dream of engaging in project of this magnitude without having someone like Jane on our team, she has truly been a blessing for our agency.
Lori Collins
Jane possesses a rare ability to distill a range of technical circumstances into brilliant communication messages. I had the pleasure of working with her at City of Chandler in the Economic Development Department and the Municipal Airport. I managed projects in both departments and am so grateful Jane was involved in the design and execution of our communication strategies. The subject matter varied greatly – one minute she was pitching a story about a new technology company moving to the city, the next day she was coordinating photography and editing text for the general aviation web site. We counted on her for national editorial placements, clear and thorough messaging and attractive marketing materials. Because she understands the media and is also extremely creative, I always felt like our projects had a sophisticated edge over our competition. Jane is true asset to any team.
Teri Killgore
Jane is one if the most talented professionals I have ever worked with. She is incredibly skilled at taking a complex situation, distilling it to its essence, and then putting it in to a message perfect for its audience. She is a strategic thinker who can give you great advice, but also listen to the political realities and adjust accordingly.She is pleasant to work with, and can get along with most anyone. If Jane is on your team, you never have to worry that the messaging and communication strategy will be anything less than the best.
Steve Tepper
I have known and worked with Jane for over 7 years in her capacity as a key volunteer for our efforts to build Arizona’s first and only Holocaust Museum. Jane has held numerous positions within our organization, and in each one has left a positive imprint helping us to create a better product. Our efforts to create a museum have been largely volunteer driven and in that capacity Jane has had the opportunity to supervise both staff and volunteers producing outstanding results in both cases. Those who have been supervised by Jane have commented on her outstanding leadership skills and have been impressed with her ability to keep all projects on task and moving forwards. Jane is a creative, outside the box thinker who brings her keen intellect and drive to everything she works on. I wouldn’t dream of engaging in project of this magnitude without having someone like Jane on our team, she has truly been a blessing for our agency.
Experience
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J2 Media, LLC.
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications & Public Relations
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Feb 2000 - Present
J2 Media is a multimedia production company, telling your story, your way. We help companies create the right message, and then make sure it reaches the right audience.
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Partner, Communications & Public Relations
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Feb 2000 - Present
Multimedia production company located in Downtown Chandler, AZ.-Positively position clients through video communication, public relations and strategic planning.-Corporate communications, community relations, crisis management and brand management.-Responsible for overall business operations and management. .-Script/Produce corporate and network television programming: Travel Channel, NFL, NBC-Nightly News, Dignity Health, Oasis Hospital, Baseball Player University (BPU).
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City of Chandler, Arizona
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Councilmember Elect
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Oct 2022 - Present
I am proud to be endorsed by Police, Fire and the Chandler Chamber in my candidacy for Chandler City Council. As a small business owner for the last 22 years, and a former City of Chandler employee, I look forward to hitting the ground running! I have a deep understanding of the issues affecting our city, and a long history of relationships with stakeholders in government, nonprofits, education and community leadership. I am proud to be endorsed by Police, Fire and the Chandler Chamber in my candidacy for Chandler City Council. As a small business owner for the last 22 years, and a former City of Chandler employee, I look forward to hitting the ground running! I have a deep understanding of the issues affecting our city, and a long history of relationships with stakeholders in government, nonprofits, education and community leadership.
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City of Chandler, Arizona
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Information Officer
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Nov 2002 - Apr 2015
Public Information Officer Spokesperson for the City of Chandler, responsible for marketing and communications for Economic Development, City Council, City Managers office, IT and HR. Responsible for strategically positioning Chandler as the premier destination for the high tech business community, assist in business recruitment and messaging through communications and branding. Implemented strategies to promote employment corridors such as the Price Corridor, Downtown Chandler and the Chandler Airpark as the City builds its reputation for workforce, education and quality of life. Work with senior management, departments and elected officials to promote programs and events to community members, stakeholders and media. Strong writing skills and media contacts.Manager, Innovations Science &Technology Incubator -Assisted in reaching 100 percent occupancy within 18 months of opening and an expansion within three years through promotions to media, professional organizations and community and regional partners in order to recruit small business startups and develop brand identity. -Gained targeted recognition for small business startups in fields of science, technology, software, medical devices and sustainable energy through strategic communications plans to trade, print and broadcast media.-Successfully wrote $70,000 grant application to develop business training program for tenants; recruited SBDC to manage program.
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City of Phoenix
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Information Officer
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Dec 1999 - Nov 2002
• Managed implementation of new Web site architecture encompassing more than 10 thousand pages, in partnership with Information Technology, while incorporating needs of all city departments.• Managed Web site, including editing, writing and coordinating Web pages. Freelance Video Producer• Promoted city programs by researching, writing, and producing in-house training videos and on-air programming for city of Phoenix departments and cable channel. • Managed implementation of new Web site architecture encompassing more than 10 thousand pages, in partnership with Information Technology, while incorporating needs of all city departments.• Managed Web site, including editing, writing and coordinating Web pages. Freelance Video Producer• Promoted city programs by researching, writing, and producing in-house training videos and on-air programming for city of Phoenix departments and cable channel.
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Katherine Christensen & Associates (KCA), Inc.
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Manager
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1996 - 1999
My responsibilities included maintaining media relationships locally and nationally; promoting special events, hospitality and dining. My responsibilities included maintaining media relationships locally and nationally; promoting special events, hospitality and dining.
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WAFF 48
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reporter
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Jul 1993 - Aug 1995
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Anchor/Reporter
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Jun 1992 - Jul 1993
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Anchor/Reporter
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Oct 1991 - Jun 1992
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Education
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1989 - 1991
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Journalism, Broadcast -
1987 - 1989
Arizona State University
Journalism -
1983 - 1986
Mesa High
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