Chad Butler

Chad Butler

Chief Mass Communication Specialist

location of Chad ButlerPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Connect with Chad Butler to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Chad Butler to Send Message

Connect
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Mass Communication Specialist at United States Navy

  • Education

    • Defense Information School

      2015 - 2016
      Basic Public Affairs Specialist Course Public Affairs, Photojournalism, News Writing

      Activities and Societies: Honor Graduate. Studied news writing techniques, public affairs practices with an emphasis on social media platforms and photojournalism.

    • Full Sail University

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor of Science - BS Digital Cinematography
    • S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University

      2023 - 2024
      Master of Science - MS COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS

      Journalism Innovation

  • Experience

    • US Navy

      Jan 2010 - now
      Chief Mass Communication Specialist

      Navy Mass Communication Specialists (MCs) travel around the world where their skills in photography, writing, illustration or design can be employed from many angles, in a variety of media. They educate the public and document interesting people, exciting places and important events.

    • Commander, U.S Naval Forces Korea

      Nov 2017 - Sept 2018
      Deputy Public Affairs Officer

      Responsible for the coordination and implementation of public affairs guidance, social media strategy, community relations and digital and print media production for public release for Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea and U.S. Navy Region Korea. Assisted the Public Affairs Officer in speech writing, copy-editing and event planning for the Commander, working closely with multiple departments and military services.

    • TD

      Jun 2019 - Jul 2022
      Videographer

      Videographer and Photographer responsible for video production, post production and still photography for internal and external marketing campaigns for TD Bank's in-house ad agency, Studio 361.

    • Commander, Task Force 75 / Navy Expeditionary Forces Command Pacific

      Oct 2022 - Oct 2023
      Public Affairs Officer

      Public Affairs OfficerCommander, Task Force 75 / Navy Expeditionary Forces Command PacificKey Responsibilities:Supervise the creation and distribution of press releases and reports.Provide information to news media and civic organizations.Brief military personnel for interactions with the public and news media.Oversee the production of digital and print media content.Advise the operational Commander on strategic decisions and communications to three primary audiences: media, internal Navy, and the public.Manage a team of enlisted and civilian personnel, including writers, photographers, videographers, and graphic designers.Develop communication plans aligned with Commander's goals and higher headquarters' directives. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • HubSpot Social Media Marketing Certification

      HubSpot
      Jan 2024