Eric Gorton

Eric Gorton is an accomplished media professional with extensive experience in public relations and content development. Currently serving as a Senior Contributor at The Citizen since May 2020 and as Media Relations Coordinator at James Madison University since March 2005, Eric is responsible for advancing the JMU brand through earned media. Previous roles include Public Affairs Assistant at the Virginia Department of Transportation, where responsibilities encompassed writing press releases and managing public engagement, and Web Content Developer at Shenandoah Electronic Intelligence, focusing on website design and maintenance. Eric began a career in journalism as an Assistant City Editor and reporter at the Daily News-Record, building a foundation in communications with a BS from James Madison University and furthering education with an MS in Technical & Scientific Communication.