About me

I'm an experienced media relations manager, most recently in international strategic communications for governments, NGOs and FTSE 500 clients with a background in television production and research for leading international broadcasters including the BBC, Channel 4 and Nickelodeon. I have particular expertise in rights acquisition and management.

I'm currently studying Law at Birkbeck, University of London part-time, having just completed my 3rd year, where I've achieved firsts across the years so far.

Skills

Strategic Communications , Devising & execution of media campaigns for a diverse range of clients including National Government Investment Boards (Indonesia, Malaysia); NGOs and corporate accounts , Pitching stories/interviewees to the global media; media tours; OpEd commissioning and placement; co-ordination of interviews including all technical service support; press calls; media monitoring & client reports; investor dinners, Copywriting, New Business Development, Rights Acquisition & Management, Sourcing, licensing, contract negotiations, content management for all the major broadcaste, Research, Well honed research skills, Production / Project Co-ordination

Sector Experience

Strategic Communications and Media Relations (4 years) , Broadcast Production and Research (14 years)

Awards

LLB Law, Birkbeck College, University of London (2009 - Ongoing) (P/T), Due to complete my degree in 2013. Awarded the Hart Prize for Best Student: Constitutional and Administrative Law, Have achieved firsts across my studies so far (Contract; Constitutional & Administrative Law; Legal Methods; Tort; Land; Equity and Trusts; Criminal; Law of Evidence; Freedom of Expression; Equality and Diversity), Production Trainee, Scottish Screen (1994-1996), The official industry sponsored apprenticeship programme (drama, factual, documentaries, commericials), BA (Hons) English with Film and Media, University of Stirling (1988-1992), Awarded: 2:1