Allison Jones

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT ALLISON JONES

Allison is experienced in all aspects of media strategy, public policy and planning with nearly 20-years of experience, beginning her career as a journalist covering politics for national news organizations in Washington D.C. and then Florida. In 2006, Allison hung up her press pass and began her career as a public relations consultant and executive developing state and federal campaigns and public relations initiatives for a variety of clients. Working for national news organizations in Washington D.C, including the New York Times, Bloomberg News and CNN, Allison developed a keen understanding of politics and public policy. As a member of Florida’s Capitol Press Corps, Allison covered the Florida Legislature as well as statewide and national political campaigns for the Tampa Tribune. Since leaving the Florida Press Corps, Allison has helped develop numerous public relations campaigns and secured media exposure for a wide range of businesses, associations and not-for-profit organizations. She has also served as a consultant and communications director for statewide primary and general election campaigns. Allison has also developed messaging and managed crisis communications for businesses small and large, developed strategic communications for various members associations and non-profit organizations with a specialized expertise in social services and mental health, particularly child welfare. She has also worked on public relations campaigns and collaborated with several state agencies throughout the country with a particular focus throughout the southeast having worked with state and community-based child welfare agencies in Florida and South Carolina. Throughout 2013, Allison hosted a morning drive time radio show on 93.3FM exploring a wide array of high-profile political and community issues. She is also a frequent source for the media.