After working for years as a daily newspaper reporter and executive at a large public relations firm, Jonathan Jaffe recognized a critical void.

Journalists were eager to work with PR people who understand the inner workings of the news business and know what exactly news is. And most large, faceless public relations firms comprise people who know how to write catchy slogans, but can’t recognize the timely information that reporters need.

Bruno runs the day-to-day operations of Jaffe Communications, responsible for budgeting, planning, business development and managing and developing staff.

Prior to joining Jaffe in July 2009, Bruno worked for nearly two decades at daily newspapers, getting to know New Jersey intimately while working in seven counties and covering news events large and small throughout the state.

Like the old joke about New Jersey, Bruno's career in newspapers can pretty much be summed up with the question: "What exit?"

Carol Ann Campbell manages Jaffe-Campbell Health Group. She is an award-winning medical journalist now using her insider's knowledge to strengthen the media profiles of her clients in the world of health care. She understands what health reporters need to write their stories and produce their radio and television programs.

She worked for The Star-Ledger for ten years, where she was named New Jersey Press Association Journalist of the Year in 2008. Accepting her award, she told a banquet room full of journalists that their profession was changing rapidly and they must adapt – but not lose the fundamentals of good communication. Tell the people something they don't already know. Make it clear. The mantra is as true on the front page of a newspaper as on Facebook, Twitter, an RSS feed or press release.

Tony Gallotto directs the political consulting practice at Jaffe Communications for municipal, county and statewide races throughout the New Jersey.

Tony has extensive experience in campaign planning, strategic messaging and dynamic design to help candidates shape a successful campaign.

He is highly-skilled at framing the issues, motivating voters and crafting campaign messages that are clear, concise and compelling.

Working with our veteran team, Tony is the creative force behind our eye-catching political mail that cuts through mailbox clutter to help candidates reach their target voters.

Marty is a writer, editor and association management coordinator for Jaffe Communications.

He is responsible for event planning, media relations and member recruitment and retention strategies as well as day-to-day communications and record-keeping for association clients managed by Jaffe Communications.

Heather, a web designer and media specialist, edits the firm’s news websites daily. An expert in all forms of new media, she also identifies and capitalizes on social networking opportunities for clients.

Heather is also a reporter and editor for a number of the firm’s hyperlocal newspapers, including The Woodbridge News, The Monroe News, The Roselle Roundup and The Highland Park Quarterly.

Thiago is a media relations expert who has extensive relationships with the press in New Jersey and beyond.

Before joining Jaffe Communications, Thiago worked in the press office of Newark Mayor Cory Booker, where he helped coordinate press conferences and individual interviews and created and distributed press releases under the direction of the mayor’s press secretary.

Eric Goodman began working at Jaffe Communications in November 2011. He attended Rowan University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism in May 2011.

Since 2003, Jama has been chief graphic designer at Jaffe Communications.

Jama designs logos, newspapers, print advertisements, mailers, menus, buttons, calendars, political campaign items and anything else our clients need to make their message jump off the page.

Jill serves as the advertising manager for Jaffe Communications, responsible for the management of accounts and overall sales for the company’s newspapers and news websites. Under Jill’s direction in recent years, the publications have enjoyed strong advertising sales, even in the challenging economy.

She has more than 20 years of experience in the area of sales, public relations, grant proposal research and writing, major gifts solicitation, event planning and fundraising, working for both public and private organizations.