Hunter Steele

Strategic communications and digital engagement professional with experience leading public relations, digital strategy, community engagement, media relations, and education-focused communications initiatives within K–12 education systems and nonprofit organizations. Proven ability to manage sensitive communications during high-profile situations, build trust with stakeholders, improve operational systems, and create innovative outreach strategies.

Public Information Officer • Digital Strategies Manager • Education Foundation Director - Juab School District - Nephi, Utah

(2025-04)

• Increased district social media engagement by more than 200% through strategic content planning and community-focused digital initiatives.
• Led a district-wide website redesign and platform transition, creating unified branding and communication systems across all five district schools.
• Founded and launched the district's Education Foundation, establishing branding, outreach initiatives, operational structure, and partnership strategies.
• Serve as the primary communications lead during sensitive district situations involving personnel matters, student loss, policy implementation, and crisis communication.
• Manage internal and external communications across district leadership, staff, students, parents, media outlets, and community stakeholders.
• Created the district's first student communications internship program and mentored students in journalism, digital media, and storytelling.
• Collaborated with student news organizations to modernize coverage strategies and strengthen student-led storytelling initiatives.

Founder & Digital Marketing Strategist - Steele Strategy - Nephi, Utah

(2024-11)

• Founded and manage a communications and digital marketing agency serving clients across multiple industries.
• Develop strategic messaging campaigns, branding systems, and audience engagement strategies tailored to client goals.
• Manage client relationships, communication strategies, multimedia production, and digital campaigns.

Event Specialist & Marketing Strategist - Young Investors Society - Remote

(2024-08 - 2025-02)

• Supported planning and communication efforts for international financial literacy events serving hundreds of students worldwide.
• Led digital marketing and outreach efforts that increased student engagement, registration participation, and fundraising visibility.

Social Media Strategist - BYU Athletics - Provo, Utah

(2022-08 - 2024-05)

• Managed digital engagement strategies for major collegiate athletic programs.
• Increased audience reach by more than 70% through strategic social media planning and content execution.
• Led digital strategy efforts for BYU Women's Basketball, contributing to a 130% increase in engagement.

Bachelor's Degree - Digital Marketing - Western Governors University

Communications & Journalism - Brigham Young University