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Wilson
8 Acme Place Phone: (908) 403-2702
Colonia, NJ 07067 E-mail: bjwilson1937@gmail.com
Online Portfolio: http://brianjwilson.weebly.com/
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:
Perth Amboy Public Schools, Perth Amboy, NJ October 2007 June 2010
School/Community Relations Coordinator
Produced the districts monthly newsletter as well as the quarterly newsletter called The Educator.
Maintained and updated the districts website (www.paps.net).
Developed and operated a social networking site (http://papsnews.blogspot.com) called The Online
Educator.
Supervised Perth Amboys Local Access Station (PEG Channel) and District Print Shop.
As Supervisor of PATV, new student-driven programs on the station such as, Eye on Health and
Connecting with Your Schools, were developed and maintained. Morning announcements at Perth
Amboy High School were established to broadcast on a daily basis. This established an increased role
in student involvement with producing various programs for the local access station.
As Supervisor of the District Print Shop, an online tracking system (using Google Docs) was
developed to monitor jobs going in and out of the Print Shop. This established a more professional
environment and cost-effective solution to jobs not getting done or being lost in transit.
Held monthly meetings with the district Home School Liaisons to increase family engagement in the schools.
Traveled to the homes of district parents to produce a Parental Engagement in Schools PSA, which airs on
PATV.
Formed and oversaw a committee to look into and eventually purchase a new web content management system
(School Wires).
Organized the first Back to School Pep Rally for local businesses to donate school supplies to students.
Brian J. Wilson
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OTHER EXPERIENCE:
The City of Perth Amboy, Perth Amboy, NJ June 2007 September 2007
Public Information Officer
Wrote, edited, and oversaw the writing of copy; reviewed and evaluated for policy content; stylized
informational and promotional materials such as press releases, publications, radio and television programs,
and photographs; and assessed the value and effectiveness of written material.
Planned public information programs and disseminated information to inform the public or affected groups
about the work of the agency.
Arranged and directed press conferences, radio, or television interviews of management officials.
Established and maintained cooperative working relationships with media representatives to ensure the
understanding of the agencys programs and to create and maintain a favorable public image.
WMBC-TV (Local Media T.V., LLC) West Caldwell, NJ August 2004 June 2007
News Reporter
Solely directed, produced, and developed over 300 stories by actively researching sources.
Developed a valuable network of contacts to enable secure interviews with notable figures such as: David
Stern, NBA Commissioner, Lou Lamerello, General Manager of the New Jersey Devils, Former Governor Jon
Corzine, Senator Frank Lautenberg, Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark, as well as a host of other federal and
state law/policy makers.
ORGANIZATIONS:
Member of the RTNDF High School Journalism Project Listserv (Kent State University)
Member of the Academy of Scholastic Broadcasting
Member of the Journalism Education Association
Member of the New Jersey School Public Relations Association (2007 2010)
All American High School Film Festival Video Production Resource Community
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, and Outlook), QuarkXPress 6.5, Final Cut Pro X, Operation of Video
Technology Equipment (cameras, sound board, and NewTek Tricaster Production System, Social Media (Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram, Weebly, etc.), Web 2.0 tools (Google Drive, Google Classroom, and Weebly)