Lecturer
Year Started at JMU: 2024
mollicjr@jmu.edu
Contact Info
Jason Mollica holds a B.A. in Communication from Temple University and an M.S. in Communication from Purdue University. With over 25 years of experience in television, radio, and public relations, he is a seasoned specialist in strategic communication. Jason has worked in the Philadelphia and New York media markets, covering major milestones in news and sports, including the World Series, Stanley Cup Playoffs, and NBA and NFL playoffs. In 2003, he was instrumental in launching Fox News Radio, where he led coverage of significant events such as the 2003 East Coast blackout, the 2004 Democratic National Convention, and the 2004 U.S. Presidential Election Night.
As an award-winning public relations professional, Jason has worked with a wide range of clients in the areas of manufacturing and environmental communications, retail, finance, healthcare, economic development, and the nonprofit sector. He has developed and adapted crisis communication plans for environmental and healthcare clients and led training sessions on the local, state, and federal levels of government on social media best practices. In 2016, he was feted with a Gold Award from the Hermes Creative Awards for "The Secrets of Power Pitching." He has also appeared on media outlets nationally and internationally for his expertise in the areas of social media strategy, sports marketing, crisis communications, and politics. He previously taught at American University in Washington, D.C.
Jason is an active supporter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and has been a frequent presenter at its annual conference, ICON.