Jeffrey Beeson oversees the creative development, planning, marketing, execution and evaluation of live and virtual events held at the Reynolds Journalism Institute and other venues across the country. In addition he handles sponsorships, media relations and social media initiatives.
Prior to joining RJI, Beeson served as an information specialist for the University of Missouri’s News Bureau where he managed public relations efforts for the MU College of Education, College of Arts and Science, School of Law and Graduate School. He also coordinated new media and events for the News Bureau.
Previously he worked as the corporate communication specialist for Matrix Shafts, a premium graphite golf shaft company located in Southern California. While at Matrix, Beeson was in charge of external communication, corporate events and company apparel and merchandise.
Beeson earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Missouri and is currently working towards a master's degree in strategic communication. He is a member of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
