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Jayson Peters

Résumé

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I am a digital web and product leader at the intersection of journalism, technology, and project management, with 20+ years of experience leading high-traffic websites, modernizing newsroom platforms, and building digital products that serve real communities.

I’ve led transparent public communications for a federal program that earned exceptional contractor performance ratings (2022–2025) during the successful destruction of the U.S. chemical weapons stockpile, helping restore public trust and strengthen government confidence.

What I Bring

  • Platform leadership: Deep expertise in WordPress, HTML/CSS, and CMS strategy, including large-scale rebuilds that meet strict accessibility, security, and compliance standards.
  • Project leadership: Formally trained in project management, with hands-on experience leading cross-functional initiatives from concept through launch using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
  • Audience growth: Proven results in driving engagement and performance through UX, SEO, analytics, and thoughtful information design.
  • Editorial excellence: Strong newsroom instincts (editing, copy polishing, and content governance) paired with modern digital execution.

I’m equally comfortable setting strategy and aligning stakeholders or rolling up my sleeves to troubleshoot, build, and optimize.

Core Strengths
  • Digital Project Management & Delivery
  • WordPress Development (HTML/CSS) & CMS Strategy
  • UX Research, Information Architecture & User-Centered Design
  • Accessibility & Responsive Web Design
  • SEO-Driven News Writing & Audience Development
  • Copywriting, Editing & Proofreading
  • Social Media Strategy & Digital Publishing
  • Technical Troubleshooting & Process Improvement
  • Coaching, Training & Documentation

Let’s connect if you’re looking for proven leadership across digital web platforms, project management, or content strategy.

Let’s connect if you’re looking for proven leadership across digital web platforms, project management, or content strategy.

What my colleagues say …

What my colleagues say …

“A thoughtful, strategic, and highly effective communicator…”
“Jayson was proactive, reliable, and solutions-oriented—someone partners could genuinely trust to move projects forward smoothly and represent his organization well. He also excelled at balancing organizational goals with community needs.”

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

“Strengthened client trust…”
“Kept audiences engaged by leading thoughtful, creative social content with a lean team. He’s steady, talented, and someone you’re always glad to have on your side.”

senior program manager

Able to meet a high level of public interest and scrutiny…
“The kind of teammate you can count on to get things done correctly and on time, even when priorities are shifting and pressure is high.”

social media/digital communications strategist

Digital. Wiz. Jayson single-handedly guided the Pueblo Chieftain, one of the oldest newspapers in Colorado, into the new era of digital publishing. From SEO to HTML, writing to editing, social media to video, Jayson can do it all. I wouldn’t be where I am in my career without help, guidance, and opportunities provided by Jayson Peters!”

Event communications and marketing

Friendly, sharp and inquisitive …”
“Jayson sought out counsel from others and always sought to improve his skills. I watched him blossom into a copy editor and page designer and was thrilled when he added blogger to his resume. This is a guy who can do it all.”

Consultant, branding & digital strategy

Someone you want on your team …
“In addition to his professionalism, positive attitude, reliability and trustworthiness, Jayson simply works hard. He will do what it takes to produce the best product possible and make the rest of his team better.”

Editorial director

Great writer, editor and designer … I’ve worked with Jayson on countless projects and he is one of the hardest working people I know. He improves the quality of every project he’s involved with and is dedicated to excellence. He’s friendly, easy to collaborate with, full of new and exciting ideas, and one of the most dependable coworkers I’ve ever had. He faces every challenge with confidence, integrity and creativity.”

Business development & marketing manager

Approachable and willing to help …”
“As a graduate, I can honestly say the skills learned in Jayson’s class have taken me further and allowed me to become more marketable than the greater majority of my courses at Arizona State.”

Digital news producer

Looking at the big picture” …
“Jayson is a quick learner and excels at new opportunities. Handing over the leadership of a 40-year-old organization to Jayson, I watched membership grow and monthly participation by members and the public increase.”

Public information officer

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