Jonathan Lehrer

Background

About Jonathan Lehrer

Creative, articulate communications leader and counselor who functions effectively in both corporate and non-profit settings, large and small. Skilled spokesperson, a former broadcaster who is at ease and on message in TV interviews and at board meetings. Traditional wordsmith and techno-geek who is adept at finding the right words and the best techniques – from printed newsletters to blogs and tweets – to deliver key messages to diverse audiences. On-the-spot ability to manage crisis situations. Comfortable working with business leaders, elected officials and professional colleagues. Able to lead groups to consensus by finding points of agreement among divergent opinions. Engaging workshop leader and trainer who mixes insight and wit. Strong writer (and ghost-writer), accomplished in blogs, Web site copy, executive PowerPoint presentations, e-newsletters, advocacy position papers and news releases. Director of Marketing/Communications for Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA), 2009-2011; consultant since 18 years as Vice President/Public Affairs at Motor Club; six years in broadcast journalism. Specialties: Develop and manage WordPress Web sites; WordPress training, content management; Web site evaluation; facilitate brainstorming sessions; strategic communications planning; crisis communications; printed and electronic newsletters; special events; PowerPoint presentations; media training, cloud computing, social media for nonprofits.