Jonathan Erickson

Background

About Jonathan Erickson

Jonathan T. M. Erickson, also known as Just The Minds' Eye, is a creative multimedia specialist, music producer, and public affairs professional with over a decade of experience in media strategy, digital communications, and storytelling. My career began with rigorous training at the Defense Information School (DINFOS), followed by my appointment as Deputy Public Affairs Officer aboard USS Frank Cable (AS-40). From 2013 to 2016, I led high-tempo multimedia operations and international engagement efforts while forward-deployed with the U.S. Navy. Over the years, I’ve built expertise in crisis communication, digital marketing, live event coordination, and project management, producing over 1,800 media products, managing cross-functional PR teams, and executing broadcast strategies across international platforms. At AFN Europe, I led digital communications during the COVID-19 pandemic, aligning messaging with DoD, CDC, and international health standards for an audience of personnel. My work spans both military and entertainment sectors. I've supported USO tours and events featuring artists such as Beyoncé, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, T-Pain, 3OH!3, B.o.B, and Chef Robert Irvine, and have coordinated logistics for appearances by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. As a member of IATSE Local 15, I’ve also served in live event production roles for major concerts and festivals across the Pacific Northwest. As a music producer and sound designer, my work blends electronic, ambient, and world music influences—shaped by a '90s upbringing, extensive global travel, and the sonic legacies of artists like Koji Kondo and Trent Reznor. I’m currently developing original projects under my creative identity, Just The Minds’ Eye. I founded Creatives Consulting & Digital Marketing LLC to help individuals and organizations expand their digital presence through authentic storytelling, multimedia engagement, and strategic design. Whether crafting a narrative, launching a campaign, or building a brand, I aim to connect ideas to audiences with purpose and imagination.