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Miriam Wallace

Balaclava

Summary

Digital marketing and communications professional with 10+ years’ experience delivering audience-first content and campaigns across government, local events, and the arts. Skilled in writing fast-turnaround social copy, developing EDM and web content, and creating high-impact digital assets. Embedded in the Port Phillip creative scene through recent work with Fred Negro’s HOORAY! exhibition and the Reclink Community Cup. Brings deep local knowledge, live music expertise, and sharp instincts for connecting with audiences. Currently studying a part-time Juris Doctor with a focus on advocacy and copyright.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Communications Consultant | Artist Management & Event Support

Wallace Entertainment
03.2016 - Current
  • Delivered digital content and social media for the 2025 Reclink Community Cup, including Rockdogs comms and branding.
  • Represented artist Fred Negro in community and council-led projects, including the HOORAY! exhibition at Carlisle Street Art Space (June 2024).
  • Created social and web content for local food, bar, and music campaigns including Brunswick Bites, April Sun Festival, and international tours.
  • Produced EDMs, digital press kits, and artist promotions for The Church, Spiderbait, and Hunters & Collectors.

Communications and Engagement Advisor

Yarra Trams
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Created fast-turnaround social and written content for tram upgrades and community updates.
  • Produced clear public-facing content and assisted with digital stakeholder messaging.

Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Negri Contractors / MRPV
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Led comms for a $500M road project, producing newsletters and campaign updates for stakeholders.

Communications and Engagement Advisor

Department of Education (Vic)
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Delivered EDMs, internal updates, and campaign comms aligned with education sector goals.

Senior Communications Advisor

DEECA
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Wrote content for digital, social, and community-facing campaigns on environment and waste.

Communications Coordinator

MTPConnect
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Managed branded content and platform consistency across podcasts, social, and web.

Online Community Manager

DJPR
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Coordinated COVID-19 comms for public and small business support including social posts and FAQs.

Community & Engagement Comms Advisor

Yarra Valley Water
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Produced customer updates and digital content during emergency outages and upgrades.

Media and Communications Manager

Reclink Australia
05.2016 - 06.2018
  • Built national media campaigns for arts and sport initiatives including Community Cup.

Education

Juris Doctor -

University of Canberra
06.2025

Bachelor of Communications - Media

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
2016

Skills

  • Copywriting
  • Social channel management
  • Event communications
  • Local business engagement
  • Mailchimp
  • Canva
  • Meta Business Suite
  • Digital reporting
  • Insights
  • Post-campaign wrap-ups
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Community communications
  • Content development
  • Social media
  • MS office
  • Brand management
  • Digital marketing
  • Corporate communications
  • Marketing communications
  • Social media strategy
  • Community management
  • Event coordination

Certification

  • IAP2 Certificate in Community Engagement
  • White Card – Construction Industry Safety
  • Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate
  • Google Ads Certified
  • HubSpot Inbound Marketing

Personal Information

Title: Digital Marketing & Communications Specialist

Interests

  • Fundraising Events
  • Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
  • Homelessness Outreach

Timeline

Communications and Engagement Advisor

Yarra Trams
01.2024 - 07.2024

Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Negri Contractors / MRPV
03.2023 - 08.2023

Communications and Engagement Advisor

Department of Education (Vic)
07.2022 - 10.2022

Senior Communications Advisor

DEECA
08.2021 - 07.2022

Communications Coordinator

MTPConnect
05.2021 - 08.2021

Online Community Manager

DJPR
11.2020 - 05.2021

Community & Engagement Comms Advisor

Yarra Valley Water
08.2018 - 03.2020

Media and Communications Manager

Reclink Australia
05.2016 - 06.2018

Communications Consultant | Artist Management & Event Support

Wallace Entertainment
03.2016 - Current

Juris Doctor -

University of Canberra

Bachelor of Communications - Media

RMIT University
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