Dynamic, creative, adaptable and professional results driven Entertainment Publicist with over ten years’ experience in the creation & implementation of publicity campaigns & press management. I have a multifaceted career history and have worked with some of the UK's top organisations and individuals - in a range of industries, including entertainment, sports, beauty, fashion, and finance - spearheading and contributing to several successful campaigns. I have a proven track record in profile building, brand and talent/people management, project and campaign planning, talent & influencer management, social media strategy, creative communications, media relations, building and developing positive working relationships with a range stakeholders.
Work history
PR/Communications & Campaigns ManagerDirectors UK
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Directors UK - The professional association of UK screen directors. A membership organisation representing the creative, economic and contractual interests of over 7,000 members.
• Identifying appropriate PR/media opportunities to raise the profile and reputation of the organisation • Drafting press releases, and proactive and reactive press statements • Managing and implementing Communications strategies for campaigns, training initiatives and events • Developed and maintained key stakeholders • Arranged media interviews and public speaking opportunities • Drafted and developing Campaign, PR & Marketing materials • Assisted with Public Affairs and Lobbying activities e.g. research, intelligence and information gathering for consultation responses; preparing handouts for lobbying meetings with Members of Parliament • Supported and contributed to digital and social media content • Managed Internal Communications to staff • Copywriting; content and marketing materials, for internal and external use; including media/press packs, membership brochures, training pamphlets, events brochures, and more • Assisted with screenings and events with high profile guest speakers (including Ridley Scott, Steven Spielberg, Tom Hooper, Danny Boyle, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Sarah Gavron, Abi Morgan and others) •Successfully managed the the strategic communications plan and execution of the launches of Directors UK’s diversity report (UK Television: Adjusting the Colour Balance) and gender inequality report (Cut Out Of The Picture: A Study of Gender Inequality Amongst Film Directors in the UK Film Industry). Both reports remain the organisation’s most successful and high profile campaigns to date, gaining unprecedented level of coverage in the press and media internationally, including BBC News, The Independent, Guardian, London Live, Forbes, Hollywood Reporter, Broadcast, Televisual, The Stage, The Voice, The Independent, Guardian, Broadcast, Screen International, and more.
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Freelance Account ManagerNeil Reading PR
- London, United KingdomFreelance
Neil Reading PR – London based agency representing a list of high profile clients in entertainment, theatre, TV, comedy, music and publishing.
• Talent Management & Personal PR • Project managed publicity campaigns for a variety of lifestyle clients, restaurants & venues • Organised and managed features, profile interviews, press dinners • Manage public media profile including interviews, events and any other public appearances • Managing media requests
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Skills
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Communications
- Social Media Marketing
- Writing
- Copywriting