Overview
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Jossie I. Vega Santiago

Trujillo Alto

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Communications Consultant

Freelance Communications Consultant
01.2005 - Current
  • Created and implemented public relations, marketing, and advertising strategies for diverse clients, including:
  • Director of Press for the 2024 Gubernatorial Campaign of the Partido Popular Democrático: Led press and media efforts, coordinated communication strategies, and managed public relations for the campaign
  • Director of Communications for the 2023 Presidential Campaign of the Partido Popular Democrático: Developed and executed the communication and media strategy to promote the candidate’s platform
  • Represented Dagmar and Guillermo J
  • Torres in advertising campaigns for various brands, managing negotiations and strategic promotional efforts
  • Supported communication and media strategies for the municipalities of Caguas and Aguadilla, enhancing public engagement and local initiatives
  • II Latin American Special Olympics Games: Liaison with advertising agencies, government offices, and sponsors
  • Oversaw communications strategies, press conferences, media tours, and sponsorship campaigns
  • Radio Program "Cuestión de Salud" (WMSW 1120AM): Coordinated resources, developed scripts, and secured sponsorships for a daily health and wellness program
  • TV Program "Nueva Economía" (WIPR Channel 6): Managed pre-production, wrote scripts, coordinated participants, and created sponsorship strategies for a weekly business and politics program

Director of Public Relations and Communications

Office of Youth Affairs, Governor's Office
01.2005 - 08.2005
  • Supervised press teams, including graphic artists and editors
  • Designed and implemented promotional campaigns for institutional programs, including “Juevempleo.”
  • Drafted press releases and speeches while coordinating media tours
  • Planned and managed events, conferences, and media appearances

Director of Press and Communication

Puerto Rico Sports and Recreation Department
06.2003 - 01.2005
  • Led a team of communications professionals, including photographers, editors, and coordinators
  • Developed and executed public relations and advertising strategies
  • Organized large-scale events such as the 2004 National Games and the Iberoamerican Sports Conference
  • Served as the official liaison with local and international media outlets

Director of Press, Public Relations, and Community Affairs

Municipality of Arecibo
02.2001 - 04.2003
  • Directed all communications between the Municipality, media, and community organizations
  • Produced and hosted the Municipality’s radio program
  • Coordinated special events and drafted proposals for various municipal departments

Skills

  • Content development
  • Social media
  • MS office
  • Brand management
  • Internal communications
  • Corporate communications
  • Speech writing
  • Marketing communications
  • Advertising campaigns
  • Podcast production
  • Media relations
  • Crisis management
  • Press releases
  • Media integration
  • Crisis communications
  • Press release writing
  • Public relations
  • Writing
  • Message development
  • Community relationship building
  • Media communications
  • Communication management
  • Communication strategy development
  • Community relations
  • Event coordination
  • Press kits

Timeline

Freelance Communications Consultant

Freelance Communications Consultant
01.2005 - Current

Director of Public Relations and Communications

Office of Youth Affairs, Governor's Office
01.2005 - 08.2005

Director of Press and Communication

Puerto Rico Sports and Recreation Department
06.2003 - 01.2005

Director of Press, Public Relations, and Community Affairs

Municipality of Arecibo
02.2001 - 04.2003
Jossie I. Vega Santiago