Nelli Stevenson
Head of Communications and Investigations at Greenpeace Australia Pacific- Claim this Profile
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German Limited working proficiency
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Alana Zerek
Nelli is an outstanding manager and climate communicator who has built a high performance team of communications specialists which is the envy of the sector. Her sophisticated media strategies and supportive leadership style have transformed the way we operate, delivering strong campaign outcomes for Greenpeace and its allies. I recommend Nelli to anyone wanting to take their communications to the next level!
LinkedIn User
Nelli is a competent and highly respected communications specialist who I've had the pleasure of working with on domestic and global campaign issues. Nelli is a natural leader who exercises sound judgment at all times. I have no hesitation in recommending Nelli to fulfil strategic communication needs.
Alana Zerek
Nelli is an outstanding manager and climate communicator who has built a high performance team of communications specialists which is the envy of the sector. Her sophisticated media strategies and supportive leadership style have transformed the way we operate, delivering strong campaign outcomes for Greenpeace and its allies. I recommend Nelli to anyone wanting to take their communications to the next level!
LinkedIn User
Nelli is a competent and highly respected communications specialist who I've had the pleasure of working with on domestic and global campaign issues. Nelli is a natural leader who exercises sound judgment at all times. I have no hesitation in recommending Nelli to fulfil strategic communication needs.
Alana Zerek
Nelli is an outstanding manager and climate communicator who has built a high performance team of communications specialists which is the envy of the sector. Her sophisticated media strategies and supportive leadership style have transformed the way we operate, delivering strong campaign outcomes for Greenpeace and its allies. I recommend Nelli to anyone wanting to take their communications to the next level!
LinkedIn User
Nelli is a competent and highly respected communications specialist who I've had the pleasure of working with on domestic and global campaign issues. Nelli is a natural leader who exercises sound judgment at all times. I have no hesitation in recommending Nelli to fulfil strategic communication needs.
Alana Zerek
Nelli is an outstanding manager and climate communicator who has built a high performance team of communications specialists which is the envy of the sector. Her sophisticated media strategies and supportive leadership style have transformed the way we operate, delivering strong campaign outcomes for Greenpeace and its allies. I recommend Nelli to anyone wanting to take their communications to the next level!
LinkedIn User
Nelli is a competent and highly respected communications specialist who I've had the pleasure of working with on domestic and global campaign issues. Nelli is a natural leader who exercises sound judgment at all times. I have no hesitation in recommending Nelli to fulfil strategic communication needs.
Credentials
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Diploma of Auslan
Kangan Institute - RTO No. 0306
Experience
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Greenpeace Australia Pacific
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Australia
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Communications and Investigations
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Dec 2022 - Present
Leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive communications and investigations strategy.
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Head Of Communications
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2022
Led transformational change in the organisation's approach to media, communications strategy and audience insights. This resulted in huge growth in print and broadcast coverage, while demonstrably shaping domestic and international media narratives.
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Communications Manager
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May 2019 - Aug 2020
Led communications for the Australia Pacific region including:- Communications strategy- Campaign & public narrative development- Communications research & development - Media strategy- Audience research- Providing strategic communications guidance to campaigners, staff and senior management- Briefing journalists and international counterparts on current climate and energy issues in the Australia Pacific region- Media training staff and external spokespeople
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Climate Council
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Communications Manager
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2017 - May 2019
- Developed tactics to streamline rapid-response messaging and content - Drove record-breaking digital growth and impact for the Climate Council’s reports, reaching over 4.5 million people in 2018 - Tripled the output of video content and trained multiple staff in video production and motion graphics - Drove integrated communications tactics to help increase broadcast media pickup and amplify the impact of media conferences - Prepared extensive media packs for broadcast resulting in international reach - Greatly increased scale and scope of distribution networks - Developed extensive, in-depth reporting and analysis of key strategic content - Conducted successful, outcomes-based digital interventions to combat misinformation spread by MP’s in the media - Mentored & developed high-functioning staff - Presented conferences and universities as a guest speaker
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Centre for Australian Progress
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
This 15-week program covers a deep dive into best practice campaign strategy approaches and tools, messaging, framing and communications strategy and practices, lobbying and direct advocacy to decision-makers, community organising, digital campaigning tools, media engagement, and civil disobedience. This 15-week program covers a deep dive into best practice campaign strategy approaches and tools, messaging, framing and communications strategy and practices, lobbying and direct advocacy to decision-makers, community organising, digital campaigning tools, media engagement, and civil disobedience.
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Sea Shepherd Global
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Netherlands
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Media Specialist
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
Communications lead for Faroe Islands anti-whaling campaign- Developed a communications campaign for a highly remote anti-whaling campaign relying entirely on coordinated intelligence, culminating in formal backing of the campaign's demands by 37 members of EU parliament.Media team for Gabonese anti-poaching campaign:- Stills photography for nine weeks onboard The MV Bob Barker in the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, documenting the investigation of illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing, and the enforcement of Gabonese fisheries law.
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Acting Global Media Director
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May 2016 - Sep 2016
- Managing global media campaigns- Media liaison- Management of international media releases in five languages- Brand supervision with external communications agencies- Internal and external stakeholder relations
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Media Specialist
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Mar 2016 - May 2016
- Digital strategy & management- Video production- Photography- National and global social media management of accounts combining over 1 million supporters- Management of international media releases in five languages- Graphic design- Internal and external stakeholder communications
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Sea Shepherd Australia
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Australia
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Campaigner
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Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
Great Australian Bight campaigner (VIC)- Community organising- Political and community engagement- Digital strategy- Campaigning- Spokesperson
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Media Officer
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Feb 2014 - Feb 2015
Media officer for Sea Shepherd Melbourne:- Drove unprecedented social media growth- Trained and upskilled volunteers- Liaised with key influencers- Ship tours of the MY Steve Irwin- Event promotion
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Media & PR Manager
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
Contract consulting & PR management: Co-ordinating a complete rebranding, managing all marketing and PR campaigns for the recording studios, rehearsal studios and photographic studio, ensuring continuing development of the business, operations management, event management, co-ordinating education programs, Artist & Repertoire, and liaising with stakeholders and local council. Contract consulting & PR management: Co-ordinating a complete rebranding, managing all marketing and PR campaigns for the recording studios, rehearsal studios and photographic studio, ensuring continuing development of the business, operations management, event management, co-ordinating education programs, Artist & Repertoire, and liaising with stakeholders and local council.
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Freelance Photographer/filmmaker
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Aug 2006 - Aug 2014
Freelanced with several other production companies as a cinematographer, camera operator, underwater camera operator, editor, and also as director on video projects for multiple clients and NGOs. Taught workshops and intensives both to the public and through educational institutions covering topics such as photography, post-production, technical studio lighting, Adobe Creative Suite, and much more. Freelanced with several other production companies as a cinematographer, camera operator, underwater camera operator, editor, and also as director on video projects for multiple clients and NGOs. Taught workshops and intensives both to the public and through educational institutions covering topics such as photography, post-production, technical studio lighting, Adobe Creative Suite, and much more.
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Education
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Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Communications, Communications -
2009 - 2011
Kangan Institute
Diploma, Auslan
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