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Emma-Jane Morcombe

Summary

Accomplished Media Adviser with a proven track record at Kate Chaney MP, enhancing brand visibility and media engagement through strategic planning and creative thinking. Excelled in relationship building and media relations, significantly boosting stakeholder engagement. Skilled in both written and spoken communications, demonstrating a unique blend of hard and soft skills to achieve outstanding results.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Media Adviser

Kate Chaney MP, Federal Member For Curtin
11.2023 - Current
  • Provide strategic communications direction and advice.
  • Manage media relations with local and national media.
  • Generate proactive and reactive media opportunities.
  • Manage the Federal MP's organic and paid social media accounts.
  • Create unique video and image-based content.
  • Write content for advertorial, newsletters and web-based content.
  • Establish relationships with external stakeholders, including individuals and businesses within the electorate and broader parliamentary community.

Media & Marketing Manager

Anglicare WA
02.2021 - 11.2023
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns.
  • Enhanced organisational reputation through successful public relations initiatives and positive media coverage.
  • Recruited and hired capable team members to add value and diverse skills set to marketing department.
  • Negotiated partnerships with key media agencies and organisations to boost exposure in target markets.
  • Collaborated with design and advertising agencies to develop high-quality creative assets to achieve specific marketing objectives.
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
  • Managed budgets, allocating funds strategically towards high-impact initiatives to support organisation goals.

Media & Public Relations Coordinator

Anglicare WA
07.2018 - 02.2021
  • Improved organisation's profiles by creating and implementing strategic media and PR opportunities.
  • Developed well-crafted media pitches and press releases, resulting in increased media engagement.
  • Maintained strong relationships with media to secure widespread coverage and feature stories.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, including service clients, to identify key messages and create compelling content for media opportunities.
  • Coordinated press conferences and media interviews.
  • Supported management, staff and clients to speak to media, including the delivery of regular media training.
  • Monitored media coverage and produced detailed reports to analyse impact of PR efforts.

Strategic Communications Advisor

Gtmedia (now GT Communications)
03.2012 - 07.2018
  • Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
  • Planned, developed, and implemented strategic media communications for key clients.
  • Developed and maintained a not-for-profit portfolio of clients, generating new business.
  • Delivered media training for clients
  • Produced detailed reports outlining key issues and proposed communications strategies.
  • Mentored junior advisors, fostering a supportive team environment focused on growth and learning.

Public Relations Manager/Coordinator

RSPCA WA
05.2005 - 05.2012

2005-2007: I managed RSPCA WA brand, media, communications and promotions.

2008-2009: Post-maternity leave, commenced a part-time communications support role.

2011-2012: Post-maternity leave, returned to a part-time communications support role.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies

Edith Cowan University
02.1998

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Relationship building
  • Creative thinking
  • Media Relations
  • Written & spoken communications

Additional Information

Gladly provided on request.

Timeline

Media Adviser

Kate Chaney MP, Federal Member For Curtin
11.2023 - Current

Media & Marketing Manager

Anglicare WA
02.2021 - 11.2023

Media & Public Relations Coordinator

Anglicare WA
07.2018 - 02.2021

Strategic Communications Advisor

Gtmedia (now GT Communications)
03.2012 - 07.2018

Public Relations Manager/Coordinator

RSPCA WA
05.2005 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies

Edith Cowan University
Emma-Jane Morcombe