Earlier this week, I applied for a Digital Content Coordinator role with the Arlington CVB, a position that essentially oversees their website, creates content, and provides project support. This is my dream job—writing about Arlington and continuing my role as an honorary, self-proclaimed title that I take with much pride and gusto.

Applying for the job reinforced one of the reasons why I do my blog. Yes, I do it because I enjoy it and it brings me satisfaction, is an important snapshot of Arlington’s history, and a robust profile of our city. But I also intend for my blog to serve as a portfolio so that when an opportunity comes along, I’m ready. If a potential employer (such as the Arlington CVB) asks me, “Do you have any experience in this sort of thing?” I can answer with pride and confidence. My response: “Well, actually, I do. Check out my blog at JasonSSullivan.com where I’ve been exploring the past and present of Arlington for the last five years.”

My blog is unique in that it is among the largest collections of online content about Arlington, outside of the City of Arlington’s website and socials. The Arlington Historical Society’s website and Facebook page also have tons of info. I should know, as I’ve contributed to much of it, especially the Fielder Museum Facebook page. But my blog is a personal effort, that of one man, just living the dream in the American Dream City and exploring his hometown.

My work includes over 100,000 words about Arlington, in newsletters, articles, essays, blog posts, and social media posts. I have explored this city as few have, with a resident’s expertise and a visitor’s curiosity, obtaining and managing a personal photo collection of over 2,500 images.

Additionally, I volunteer with the Arlington Historical Society as a board member, newsletter editor, and Facebook admin. By focusing on original content and consistency, I’ve grown our Facebook followers by over 25%. Local history involves a diverse array of topics, and I have the curiosity and craftsmanship to report on them.

Although my professional background is in a corporate office, it’s long been a desire to transition into destination marketing. Joining the Arlington CVB would be a career pivot and a personal milestone, one that would reinforce my volunteer and hobbywork, yet simultaneously put me on a path to reinvent myself (and my career) into the next phase.

It’s an exciting time for my blog and my work, and I look forward to continuing my efforts and embracing what comes next. And, to the Arlington CVB, which I hope reads this: I’m ready to join your team and help you tell Arlington’s story.

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Blog post by Jason S. Sullivan, 12-03-25