Media & Communications

Experienced in all aspects of media – from both sides of the fence. From a media officer and public relations officer perspective I have expert knowledge on the needs and requirements of working journalists having been one for of them decades. This puts me in a favourable and understanding position when servicing media needs through PR.

From a Public Relations perspective I have vast experience with:

• running media centres of all levels – from small gatherings to major international events with 100 plus media in attendance;
• organising and hosting press conferences and again of all sizes and levels, for local and international media;
• press release writing and media kit preparation (physical and digital);
• website and social media content creation along with maintenance of websites and social media assets;
• magazine, brochure and book design from conceptualisation to final product delivery in both hard copy and digital format;
• management and leadership of media teams at all levels along with developing talent through coaching and teaching;
• commercial photography, pre- and post-production, photoshoots, outdoors and studio

From an Editorial perspective I have vast experience with:

• covering all levels of news and sports stories and adhering to strict deadlines;
• generating content and developing story ideas for magazines, newspapers, TV and internet publication;
• managing editorial teams of journalists/photographers/videographers;
• virtual and live photo desk management for event coverage;
• remote reporting;
• radio and TV interviewing.