Travis Weger

About Travis Weger

Multiple award-winning content creator and strategic communicator, focusing on engaging…

Experience

1. Regional Lead, Creative Media

   Usda Forest Service

   Jan 2024 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   As an inspirational leader in creative media strategy, I oversee visual communications for the most visited national forests in the United States. Whether traveling to remote wilderness areas, or working with our partners in headquarters, my team delivers high-impact communication products that inspire public engagement and enhance awareness about the beauty and value of public lands.• Direct creative media strategy for 45 public affairs professionals across a five-state region - Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas - overseeing communications for the most visited national forests in the United States.• Travel to remote wilderness areas for days on end to capture video and photo and bring to life the value of the U.S. national forests.• Lead a multidisciplinary team of web, social media, storytelling, graphic design, videography, and photography professionals to deliver high-impact communication products that enhance public awareness and engagement.• Develop and execute strategic communication plans to strengthen public engagement, foster partner collaboration, enhance stakeholder relations, and improve congressional outreach.• Cultivate and strengthen partnerships with state, regional, and national groups, securing stakeholder support for forest service initiatives and advancing natural resource policy objectives.• Streamline internal communication strategies, ensuring organizational messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned across all levels.

Education

• Defense Information School

  Public affairs qualification course

  2018

• University of San Diego

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing and Communication Studies

  2012

Skills

• Marketing
• Video Editing
• Premiere
• Advertising
• Public Relations
• Organizational Leadership
• Media Relations
• Military Training
• Photography
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Video Production
• Client Development
• Social Media Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Irregular Warfare
• Marketing Communications
• Military Operations
• Marketing Research
• Blogging
• After Effects
• Military Logistics
• Photoshop
• Security Clearance
• SEO
• Copywriting
• Event Management
• Stability Operations
• Final Cut Pro
• Training
• Public Speaking