Jessica Tomer
Director of Communications
Commonwealth School
jessica [dot] tomer [at] gmail [dot] com
@JessicaTomer
Director of Communications
Commonwealth School
jessica [dot] tomer [at] gmail [dot] com
@JessicaTomer
Specialties
Content development and management, content marketing, writing, research and reporting, copyediting, creative problem solving, search engine optimization (SEO), conversion rate optimization (CRO), public relations, strategic partnerships, stalking the T.J.Maxx clearance section
Experience
March 2020–Present / Director of Communications / Commonwealth School
Students at Commonwealth School—a small, independent high school—take advantage of academically rigorous programs in the humanities, science, and mathematics; strong visual and performing arts; and Boston's wealth of opportunities for internships and service, graduating positioned to lead lives that will make a difference in the world.
July 2017–February 2020 / Web Content Manager / New England Law | Boston
An independent law school founded in 1908, New England Law | Boston offers excellent clinical programs and other experiential learning, unique international opportunities, superior teaching, and a strong and supportive community that prepares practice-ready graduates.
June 2012–July 2017 / Editor-in-Chief / Carnegie Communications
Carnegie Communications is a higher education marketing firm in the Boston metro area. My work was primarily student facing, developing and managing content and partnerships for CollegeXpress.com, as well as its corresponding print publications.
June 2011– June 2012 / Editor / Carnegie Communications
April 2010– June 2011 / Assistant Editor / Carnegie Communications
Sept. 2008–April 2010 / Editorial Assistant / Carnegie Communications
Jan. 2007–Aug. 2008 / Public Relations and Arts Initiative Intern / Rosie's Place
Students at Commonwealth School—a small, independent high school—take advantage of academically rigorous programs in the humanities, science, and mathematics; strong visual and performing arts; and Boston's wealth of opportunities for internships and service, graduating positioned to lead lives that will make a difference in the world.
July 2017–February 2020 / Web Content Manager / New England Law | Boston
An independent law school founded in 1908, New England Law | Boston offers excellent clinical programs and other experiential learning, unique international opportunities, superior teaching, and a strong and supportive community that prepares practice-ready graduates.
June 2012–July 2017 / Editor-in-Chief / Carnegie Communications
Carnegie Communications is a higher education marketing firm in the Boston metro area. My work was primarily student facing, developing and managing content and partnerships for CollegeXpress.com, as well as its corresponding print publications.
June 2011– June 2012 / Editor / Carnegie Communications
April 2010– June 2011 / Assistant Editor / Carnegie Communications
Sept. 2008–April 2010 / Editorial Assistant / Carnegie Communications
Jan. 2007–Aug. 2008 / Public Relations and Arts Initiative Intern / Rosie's Place
Education
Emerson College
B.S. in Print and Multimedia Journalism, Honors
Second Major in Writing, Literature, and Publishing
Activities: Horizons for Homeless Children Playspace Activity Leader, Student Alumni Association Community Service Chair, 88.9 F.M. WERS News Writer
B.S. in Print and Multimedia Journalism, Honors
Second Major in Writing, Literature, and Publishing
Activities: Horizons for Homeless Children Playspace Activity Leader, Student Alumni Association Community Service Chair, 88.9 F.M. WERS News Writer