Alison Birkett (Freelancer)

Account Director, Public Relations

Based in Bristol, Avon

Joined 53 months ago (joined 28/09/2007)

Career History

01/11/2005 - Ongoing

Public Relations Consultants , Leading Cancer Charity , South West & Wales
• An experienced Media Relations consultant with 15 years experience of working for large companies and for the past five years in the charity sector. Working on both campaigns/corporate affairs/science/fundraising/retail and all in busy press offices, actively promoting the policies and developments of the organisation. Writing news and features as well as delivering over 300 interviews on radio and television on a range of subjects, including crisis management.

• A former newspaper journalist with experience of wide-ranging issues and solid media relationships. Able to write quickly and decisively.

I have freelanced for businesses including, the charity sector for five years, public sector departments, the automotive industry, Food and FMCG.

Relevant Skills & Experience

Skills
Crisis Management, Press Releases, Management of people, Senior level contact with clients, Pitching, Budget responsibility, Managing a team.

Sector Experience
Business to Business, Crisis Management, Consumer, External, Healthcare, Media Relations, Not for Profit, Public Sector.

Professional Qualifications & Membership

Qualifications
PR or Marketing Degree, Business Studies Related Degree, NCTJ-trained journalist .

Professional Membership
Member of CIPR.

Education

01/02/1992 - 05/09/1993	University of Wales, Cardiff Institute NCTJ National Council for Training of Journalists Course covered, journalism, shorthand (100wpm)Law; Public Affairs; Government Affairs; English.

About Me

I am a former newspaper journalist with over ten years experience telling the news. I have worked in the PR industry for over a decade now and have a successful track record delivering and implementing a wide range of PR campaigns.
My day-to-day work involves face to face contact with journalists from daily newspapers to radio, television and documentary researchers, all who are looking for a story to give to their readers or listeners.
If you are looking for a key spokesperson for your organisation -big or small - then please do get in touch.
I will ensure that your message and my influence work to get you the best possible coverage and results.

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