Matthew B. Brown

I am a strategic communications manager and public affairs professional with more than 20 years of experience leading messaging, media relations, and community engagement for government agencies and media organizations. I specialize in simplifying complex issues and shaping public perception through clear storytelling, proactive communications, and strong media partnerships. From crisis response and public safety strategy to content creation and brand development, I’ve built a career on elevating organizations, informing citizens, and strengthening trust through effective communication. My work has supported police, fire, and 911 departments, guided city leadership, and connected communities across multiple states. An award-winning newspaper and magazine journalist and editor, I create content with purpose—and I help organizations communicate with clarity, credibility, and impact. Proven success managing publications, mentoring writers, and developing compelling storytelling that engages diverse audiences.

Specialties: Advertising, branding, budget, city council meetings, coaching, communications, content management, community engagement, community outreach, crisis communications, design, editing, event planning, government relations, journalism, magazines, marketing, media relations, media training, newspapers, photography, policy, press conferences, program management, project management, public affairs, public information, public meetings, public relations, publishing, social media, spokesperson, strategic planning, supervisory experience, video creation and production, websites (CMS), writing (articles, press releases, speeches, talking points, etc.). Generally, I specialize in internal and external communications.