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I am Kirsty Jones, an experienced communications professional based in Auckland, New Zealand. With a strong background in journalism and strategic communications, I have honed my skills in press releases, copywriting, editing, and public relations over nearly two decades. Currently, I serve as the External Affairs Manager for World Vision New Zealand, where I lead various communication initiatives. My previous roles include Communications Manager for Growing Up in New Zealand and Advocacy Manager at the Cancer Society of New Zealand. I hold a Master's degree in English from the University of Auckland, along with a Bachelor's in English Literature and a Certificate in Journalism. I am fluent in English and have a passion for crafting compelling narratives that drive engagement and awareness.
Experience
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World Vision New Zealand
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Auckland, New Zealand
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External Affairs Manager
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Contract Communications Consultant
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Jun 2013 - Present
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Growing Up in New Zealand
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Communications Manager
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Apr 2019 - Aug 2022
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Cancer Society of New Zealand
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Advocacy Manager
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Mar 2018 - Mar 2019
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Communications Manager, Healthy Start Workforce Project
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Aug 2015 - Mar 2018
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Communications Manager
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
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Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Communications Manager
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Feb 2009 - Jul 2014
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Auckland City Council
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Auckland
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Team Leader - Marketing and Communications
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2005 - 2008
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Auckland
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Radio New Zealand
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Auckland
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Senior Journalist
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2000 - 2005
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Auckland
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Metro Newspaper
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London, United Kingdom
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Journalist
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1999 - 2000
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London, United Kingdom
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Royal Society for the Protection of Animals (RSPCA)
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London, United Kingdom
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Press Officer
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1998 - 1998
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London, United Kingdom
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Suburban Newspapers
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Auckland
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Chief Reporter
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1996 - 1998
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Auckland
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Education
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University of Auckland
MA, English -
Auckland University of Technology
Certificate of Journalism, Journalism -
Massey University
Bachelor's degree, English Literature -
Trinity College London
ATCL, Speech and Drama
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