Jason Strickland

Chief Communications Officer (CCO) @City of Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO, US

Serve as the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) to lead a team of public affairs, media relations, and marketing communications professionals to engage the public, share vital information and tell the story of the City of Colorado Springs and its government.Reporting to the Chief of Staff for the Mayor, the CCO is the City\'s principal advisor and strategist for communications­ overseeing media/public engagement, internal communications, public messaging, digital content, and brand management.The CCO works closely with internal leadership, elected officials, community partners, and the media to communicate the City\'s priorities, programs, and vision with clarity, credibility, and reach- Lead a team of communications professionals responsible for media messaging, public engagement, social media, crisis communications and brand marketing- Serve as the City\'s lead spokesperson and chief architect of public messaging and media relations- Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the Mayor\'s vision and policy priorities- Oversee the media relations team that manages press releases, media briefings, digital communications, social media, and print publications- Manage the City\'s brand identity as Olympic City USA, ensuring a cohesive and professional public image across all platforms- Collaborate with civic organizations, non-profits, business leaders, and government agencies to foster public engagement and support for key initiatives- Provide high-level strategic counsel to the Mayor and executive leadership, including speechwriting, messaging development, and media coaching- Lead cross-organizational communications during emergency situations and high-visibility events.

California State University-Sacramento

BA

University of South Florida

MPA