Josh Rogers resume

1. Josh Rogers
7912 S. 157th
Street, Omaha, NE 68136
(405) 641-6436 • jrogers2525@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaalanrogers
SUMMARY
Versatile Communications professional with 10+ years of experience in branding and storytelling. Strong
experience managing communications programs for large-scale organizations. Well-versed in social media, print
publications, online video, public relations and program development. Skilled researcher and writer.
SKILLS
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Project management software (Basecamp)
• Photography/Videography
• WordPress/Content Management
• Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn
• Website Development/Design
• Copywriting
• AP Style writing
• Scriptwriting
• Editing
• Research
EXPERIENCE
COUNCIL BLUFFS SCHOOL DISTRICT, Council Bluffs, Iowa 2015 – Present
Communications Specialist
Communicate messages on District website, social media, cable television and internal channels.
Deliver press pitches and releases for news media.
Write, photograph, produce video and edit content for publication.
Develop and deliver print, web, social and video promotional materials.
Train district staff members in available communication tools.
Produce instructional brochures, manuals and other documents to schools, public and media.
Assist School Board on sensitive and confidential topics.
Prepare presentations for the Board including video/audio presentations using various electronic media.
Prepare required District, State and Federal reports for publication and distribution.
Respond to communication requests from internal staff.
Coordinate special events.
THE CHICKASAW NATION, Ada, Oklahoma 2009 – 2015
The Chickasaw Nation employs 13,000+ employees. It operates 100+ businesses, including hotels, restaurants and radio
stations and generated nearly $1.2 billion in revenue in 2014.
Manager, Content Production (2014 – Present)
Communications Officer (2009 – 2014)
Responsible for marketing and public relations of organization. Communication channels included website, social
media, print, video network and community radio station.
Led creation of content production team. Determined scope of duties for staff and team.
Managed content production team, guided team of researchers/writers.
Partnered with all departments to produce marketing materials and news content.

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EXPERIENCE – CONTINUED
Client contact with advertising agency. Managed schedule and production of video shoots. Part of team that launched
video network and news program. Oversaw and approved scripts and produced pieces.
Directed production schedule and marketing for radio station. Wrote, produced and developed station content.
Coordinated annual and special events.
Delivered presentations about new program developments to citizens, special guests and the general public.
THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, Norman, Oklahoma 2007 – 2009
Teaching Assistant – Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Research Assistant – Research Institute for STEM Education
Filled two concurrent graduate assistant positions while enrolled full-time in graduate school.
Supported dean of college and public relations and advertising professors; performed academic research in public
relations, advertising and journalism. Prepared classes, taught course labs and managed grading.
Conducted qualitative study of success strategies of minority engineering students. Research resulted in co-authored
chapter in college text: Interracial Communication: Contexts, Communities, and Choices.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (BSA), San Diego, California and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2002 – 2006
Senior District Executive – Last Frontier Council (2005 – 2006)
District Executive – San Diego Imperial Council (2002 – 2005)
Directed marketing, community relations, resource development, volunteer and membership recruitment and
program operations. Achieved Quality District status in both districts by meeting key performance indictors (KPIs) in
these areas of operation.
Built and maintained key community partnerships with business and civic leaders to help grow program in service
districts. Consistently grew youth membership more than 2% each year, beating trend of national decline in
enrollment.
Secured financial support for Scouting through fundraising campaigns and special events. Raised more than $100,000
each year through Friends of Scouting campaigns and popcorn sales.
Served as director and business manager for summer youth camps. Managed a staff of 20+ youth and adult workers
with more than 150+ campers per week of operation.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, Norman, Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts, Communication, MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD, Moorhead, Minnesota
Coursework in Web Development, FRANCIS TUTTLE TECHNOLOGY CENTER, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
In Progress – Four online courses completed towards vocational certificate in Web Development. Expected
graduation August 2016.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Present
Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) Present
College Scholarship Review Committee, Chickasaw Foundation 2013-2015
Instructor, East Central University Department of Continuing Education. Taught Introduction to Home Brewing. 2012-2015