Jeff enjoys exercising, travel, golf, and reading
Jeff Newton
San Diego,CA
Summary
Communications professional with extensive experience in leading strategic communication efforts that align with organizational goals. Strong focus on team collaboration and consistently achieving measurable results. Skilled in publication development, content creation, and digital marketing. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Communications
Callaway Golf
03.2020 - Current
- Lead communications and external outreach for a highly regarded multi-national company.
- Orchestrate B2C, B2B, and go-to-market publications, driving brand-enhancing messaging across all channels.
- Develop comprehensive strategies that increase company net promoter scores, including #1 in industry innovation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with executive, R&D, and marketing leadership to create public-facing materials.
- Edit external and internal content including press releases, digital copy, white papers, and employee activations.
Communications Manager
Callaway Golf
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Expanded visibility of company breakthroughs in product technology, business development, and market share.
- Crafted comprehensive playbooks to foster positive wide-ranging external coverage in over 100 outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, and the New York Times.
- Wrote short- and long-form documents that ensured consistency across all organizational touchpoints.
- Spearheaded partnership messaging with key accounts including NBC, Boeing, and Netflix.
Senior Communications Specialist
Callaway Golf
04.2014 - 03.2017
- Built extensive network with endemic, business, and consumer media.
- Developed over 200 newsletters to spotlight top stories and successes from around the company.
- Implemented new internal platforms to strengthen global employee awareness and engagement.
- Managed industry-focused media communications.
Senior Global Copywriter
Callaway Golf
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Cultivated strong and consistent brand voice across all digital channels.
- Edited and proofread copy to maintain the highest standards of clarity and accuracy.
- Wrote website featured content and product page descriptions that reached over 2 million visitors monthly.
- Supported SEO initiatives through strategic keyword incorporation, driving organic traffic growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA, US06.2010
Skills
- Business communications
- Brand positioning
- Copy editing
- Content creation
- Press releases
- Internal communications
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Social media strategy
Interests
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Jeff enjoys traveling, all things sports, running, reading, and golf.
Timeline
Head of Communications
Callaway Golf
03.2020 - Current
Communications Manager
Callaway Golf
03.2017 - 03.2020
Senior Communications Specialist
Callaway Golf
04.2014 - 03.2017
Senior Global Copywriter
Callaway Golf
01.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications
University of California-Santa Barbara