Summary
Dylan Gentile is a multimedia journalist and mass communications specialist with 11 years of experience blending front-line photojournalism, video production, and social media strategy for military, local news, and academic outlets. Currently a breaking news reporter at the Panama City News Herald and a communications student at the University of West Florida, he brings military-grade media production from the 919th Special Operations Wing and overseas public affairs experience covering multinational missions. He sells freelance photo prints and publishes books, demonstrating an entrepreneurial streak that complements his newsroom discipline. Comfortable with web management, graphic design, and AP-style writing, Dylan pairs visual storytelling with digital audience growth tactics to turn complex operations into accessible narratives. He also candidly tolerates object-oriented programming — a hint at a technical curiosity that informs his web and content projects.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Communications, Communications at University of West Florida
Photojournalism, Photojournalism at Defense Information School
Architecture, Architecture at Gulf Coast State College