Media and Corporate Communications Manager

• Jan 2023 - Present

Senior Press Officer

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2023

Communications Business Partner

• Jul 2021 - Sep 2021

PR & Communications Officer

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

Communications Officer (NHS England and NHS Improvement)

• May 2018 - Jun 2019

Assisting the Regional Head of Communications in providing communications advice and support to the regional leadership teams. Ensuring that NHS Improvement staff in the region are well-informed about the organisation’s aims and achievements. Providing advice and support especially with regard to relations with local and specialist media. Writing official press statements; namely reactive and proactive lines. Working with the national press office and strategic communications teams handle queries from journalists (national, regional, trade, broadcast, print, online). Engaging regularly as well as developing and maintaining relationships with key regional stakeholders in the NHS, the wider healthcare sector, local government, local authorities, regional offices of national bodies, regional communications teams of the Department Of Health and Social Care, NHS England, Public Health England and NHS Trusts in London. Support individual provider communications teams during periods of heightened reputational risk or opportunity. Liaising with senior colleagues in the regional and national teams to prepare press announcements. Monitoring and analysing the coverage of issues of interest to NHS Improvement in national, local and regional media, including social media. Show less

PR Account Executive

• Feb 2017 - May 2018

Provide essential PR and media relations support across a portfolio of UK and international clientsincluding Blade & Rose, BabyBjörn, Diono, Strepelle, Yoomi and other high quality consumer brandsReporting directly to the Consumer PR Director. The role includes creative brainstorming for campaigns, press launches and event management for press events, preparing material and briefs for campaigns, assisting with all new business presentations, updating and monitoring media databases, keeping track of new journalists and contact lists, monitoring new bloggers and social media influencers, supporting the team with essential admin tasks including image, press release and copy requests via email, Gorkana or Ace media. Co-writing the Clareville Blog. Updating press coverage records via Microsoft Excel, Google sheets, Dropbox and Releas’d. Answering reactive press office / media enquiries on behalf of clients. Assisting in developing Clareville and Babyville Twitter, Facebook and Instagram following and content. Co-ordination of media and press visits across the UK and overseas including countries such as Sweden and Germany. Travelling abroad to international trade shows such as the Kind + Jugend trade exhibition show to represent clients, liaise with press and arranging press appointments for clients at the show. This role demands articulate writing and presentation skills, good knowledge and interest in the UK media, a high level of organisation and multi-tasking capabilities, strong work ethic, conscientiousness and the ability to work well within a team. Show less

Junior Account Executive

• Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

Providing assistance with PR planning, conducting day-to- day media relations activity. Securingcontinuously high levels of coverage across the full media landscape including proactively sourcing new coverage opportunities across various platforms. Building and developing strong relationships with key journalists and the media. Proactively marketing news and feature ideas to online and offline media. Writing high quality and engaging press releases. Identifying and executing PR opportunities. Support with all new business presentations, event planning and support at press events. Constant use of excellent writing, organisational and verbal communication skills. Daily use of Excel, PowerPoint and Photoshop. The role includes creative campaign work, social media, media relations, preparing for client meetings, scanning and saving press coverage, writing clear concise copy, research and administration and solid to detail. Show less

Creative Communications Manager and Editor in Chief

• Feb 2015 - Aug 2016

Responsible for managing the Creative Team for OH TV and managing a team of Graphic Designers, Art Directors who create all brand communication, artwork and various other assets and paraphernalia including brochures, booklets and several others. Responsible for the workflow of Press Assistants, Press Interns and content writers and magazine contributors. Overseeing the creation of and updating online banners, advertorials, website, social media and editorials. Overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day running of projects by assisting project managers and senior managers with regards to press and communications. Also involved in the development, updating and monitoring of various campaigns relating to the organisation. Show less

Editor in Chief of 2gether Magazine and OHTV Press Officer

• Nov 2012 - Jan 2015

Responsible for the organisation’s official quarterly publication, 2gether Magazine, managing a team of contributors and overseeing all content and material for the magazine. Forging solid relationships with printing companies, publishing houses and relative clients. Team Leader at various trade shows, expos and events on behalf of organisation. Responsible for all organisation press releases, annual media packs, copy for campaign material. Responsible for the press and promotional material relating to the organisation, including general copywriting for various departments in the company. Updating the website with stories and promotional banners. Show less

Contributing Writer

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

Had the absolute pleasure of reviewing exceptional artistry and works in African and Caribbean theatre. “Afridiziak Theatre News is a great platform, a godsend in terms of keeping up to date with the latest in the world of African and Caribbean theatre in the UK. If you are ever in the mood for cultural theatre and need to know what’s on Afridiziak never lets you down.” Had the absolute pleasure of reviewing exceptional artistry and works in African and Caribbean theatre. “Afridiziak Theatre News is a great platform, a godsend in terms of keeping up to date with the latest in the world of African and Caribbean theatre in the UK. If you are ever in the mood for cultural theatre and need to know what’s on Afridiziak never lets you down.”

Social Writer & Media Consultant

• Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

Social Writer for OK! Parties section. Also Media Consultant, dealing with Partnerships and Sponsorship Deals in UK and Overseas. Responsible for an entire section of the Magazine – entitled ‘OK! Parties with Adeola Idowu’. Editorial role covering high profile celebrity events including premiership footballers including Peter Odemwingie, Yaya Toure and Emmanuel Adebayor ; top Nigerian musicians, Actors and Actress; charity balls and parties for high profile celebrities such as Didier Drogba, John Utaka, Sir Elton john and various others. Also contributed to articles relating to entertainment, health, lifestyle and beauty. First point of contact for social events associated with publication. Responsible for coordinating a press team of photographers and a small TV crew by arranging press activity and attendance at various events in UK, USA and Nigeria. Securing major business partnerships and sponsorships with large companies and corporate organisations. Big clients included BET International (Black Entertainment Television), Show less

Advertising and Sales Executive

• May 2011 - Jan 2012

Responsible for securing major advertising campaigns with large companies and corporate organisations for a variety of the company's print publications and online publications. Arranging, meeting and liaising with clients to discuss and identify their advertising requirements. Resolving customer issues and queries quickly and in accordance with company policy. Strong telephone manner and effective communication skills were vital to this position.Using prioritisation, organisation and delegation skills to ensure timely completion of all tasks. Forging robust relationships with clients, liaising with senior management, monitoring work progress, preparing presentations to clients, and undertaking various administration duties Show less

Advisor

• Oct 2010 - May 2011

Freelancer

• 2011 - 2011

Media Assistant

• 2010 - 2011

Responsible for all aspects of media within the Press and Media Office, managing filming and editing of media interviews and online video messages reporting to the General Director Creation of Podcasts and campaign videos on behalf of Partner Organisations. Liaising with representatives from various charities and non charity organisations in order to ascertain requirements and satisfy customer needs, dealing with queries quickly and effectively. Developed excellent interpersonal and communication skills interacting with staff and associates remaining affable and focussed at all times.Organising meetings to interview clients regarding all matters relating to media Show less

Contributer

• 2010 - 2011

Broadcast Journalist (Trainee), Reporter & News Reader (Television Presenter).

• 2008 - 2010

Experience in news programmes; news bulletins; worked in busy newsroom and within TV and Radio studios and a TV production gallery. Experience in news programmes; news bulletins; worked in busy newsroom and within TV and Radio studios and a TV production gallery.

Producer’s Assistant, Researcher and News Production Assistant

• 2009 - 2009

Graham Dean Breakfast Show Graham Dean Breakfast Show

Radio Show Presenter

• 2009 - 2009

Co Presenter on the Candy Show Co Presenter on the Candy Show

Researcher, Runner and Assistant

• 2004 - 2004