Jacob Straka

Background

About Jacob Straka

I like to think of myself as a roadie for a band. If I'm doing my job correctly, you won't even know I'm there because everything will be going smoothly and the show will look awesome. Seeing the look on a client's face when I help bring their ideas to life like magic is one of the coolest feelings I've ever had. I'm currently working as a communications specialist at the University of North Texas. Specifically, I split my time between the Mayborn School of Journalism and the Division of Institutional Equity and Diversity. With my background in journalism, technical writing and graphic design, I use my skills to communicate a commanding message to their key audiences. I do things like update the content on their websites, create various marketing materials and help them come up with strategies to promote their programs across various forms of media. Doing this kind of work is both challenging and liberating because there are so many different ways to approach a problem. I'll complete the job regardless of the path I take, but the journey there is often the most fun. You can view my professional website and portfolio here: