About me

From content creation to stakeholder engagement strategies, I provide the full mix of communications services. With over 15 years' experience in the communications and media industry I help organisations get their message heard. I can help with: - Creating communications strategies that deliver measurable results - Media handling - Social media content creation and strategy - Copy-writing - Proof-reading - Feature-writing - Blog creation

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Work history

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Freelance communications specialistSarah Matthews Communications
Mar 2018Nottingham, United KingdomFreelance
From content creation to stakeholder engagement strategies, I provide the full mix of communications services. With over 15 years' experience in the communications and media industry I help organisations get their message heard. I can help with: - Creating communications strategies that deliver measurable results - Media handling - Social media content creation and strategy - Copy-writing - Proof-reading - Feature-writing - Blog creation
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Communications SpecialistNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nov 2013 - Mar 2018Nottingham, United KingdomFull Time
Responsible for overseeing internal and external communications for three large directorates within the hospital. Activities include: Developing communications strategies for major projects, including the £4.5m redevelopment of Nottingham Children’s Hospital's cancer ward, the launch of the children’s neuro-rehab team, and the rebranding of the Children’s Hospital. Planning and overseeing events, including the annual Nurse and Midwife of the Year awards. Handling media opportunities – both proactive and reactive, local and national. Advising and supporting staff across the organisation on media and communications issues. Briefing stakeholders on key issues and developments. Editing and overseeing the production of the Trust’s bi-monthly newsletter. Implementing internal communications campaigns and producing a weekly email bulletin for the Trust’s 14,000 staff.

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Skills

• Copywriting
• Communication Strategies
• Media Management
• Social Media Management
• Blog Content
• Advertising Content
• Crisis Communications
• Audience Engagement
• Journalism
• Content Features