Jessie Santero

Jessie joined the Lee County Sheriff’s Office as a Public Information Officer in 2021. Before joining LCSO, she worked as a Community Relations Assistant at the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. After graduating high school, Jessie was accepted into the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, where she studied Journalism and Digital Media Communications. Throughout her college career, she worked as a Videographer and Media Content Creator for USFSP’s Digital Media Team. She also had an internship in Post Production at WFLA News Channel 8. After graduating from USFSP with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications and a minor in Anthropology, she was hired as a Production Technician for WFLA News Channel 8. Throughout her professional career, Jessie held a variety of positions, allowing her to gain skills in photography, videography, social media marketing, graphics, and public/media relations. At LCSO, Jessie’s primary tasks include the creation of social media content, writing press releases, creating graphics, video editing, and responding to active scenes while on call.