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Sadie E. Bleistein

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I'm Sadie E. Bleistein, an award-winning photojournalist with 20+ years of experience capturing high-impact visuals across military, government, and community sectors.

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I’m Sadie E. Bleistein, an award-winning photojournalist with 20+ years of experience capturing high-impact visuals across military, government, and community sectors. Based on Kent Island, MD, I turn complex missions into clear, compelling stories on the ground, in the field, and behind the lens.

Known for deadline-driven work and a blend of poetic grit with pixel-perfect execution, I collaborate remotely with teams and stakeholders to deliver evocative images and strategic communications.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 14 roles

Executive Assistant to the State Conservationist · USDA – NRCSJan 2023 – Jan 2023 · 1 mo

Produced outreach content for conservation campaigns; Edited all leadership communications and visual materials; Served as de facto outreach lead; worked remotely 4 days/week.

Executive Assistant to the State Conservationist · USDA – NRCSJan 2022 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs

Produced outreach content for conservation campaigns; Edited all leadership communications and visual materials; Served as de facto outreach lead; worked remotely 4 days/week.

Communication Manager · Army Futures CommandJan 2021 – Jan 2021 · 1 mo

Built visual strategy for new Army tech command; Led hiring and structure of 21-person comms team; Directed creative assets for public affairs and congressional outreach; Worked remotely 5 days/week.

Communication Manager · Army Futures CommandJan 2018 – Dec 2021 · 4 yrs
Social Media & Comms Manager · U.S. Military Academy – West PointJan 2018 – Jan 2018 · 1 mo
Social Media & Comms Manager · U.S. Military Academy – West PointJan 2017 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs
Public Affairs Senior Advisor · I Corps – Joint Base Lewis -McChordJan 2017 – Jan 2017 · 1 mo
Public Affairs Senior Advisor · I Corps – Joint Base Lewis -McChordJan 2015 – Dec 2017 · 3 yrs

Education

M.S. Management · Austin Peay State University2030 – 2025
B.S. Information · Austin Peay State University2030 – 2025
M.S. Management · Austin Peay State University2030 – 2026
B.S. Information · Austin Peay State University2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 8

Joint Senior Public Affairs2019 – 2025
Social Media Managers Course2018 – 2025
PA Officer Qualification2010 – 2025
Basic Journalism2001 – 2025

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