Bridget Merrett Email & Phone Number

Australia

Australia

Responsibilities- Implement, coordinate and review media strategies to promote the Department for Education using media releases, social media content and media pitches- Source proactive media stories and coordinate media interviews/photographs- Coordinate and prepare accurate, professional and timely responses to media requests- Provide expert advice and support to senior staff- Undertake media and social media monitoring - Publish content to the department's website

Adelaide, South Australia

Responsibilities:- Provide strategic internal communications advice in line with the department’s strategic and operational priorities. - Manage and provide editorial oversight for a range of internal communications channels.- Develop and implement a new internal communications strategy for the department.

Canberra, Australia

As Australasia’s vehicle safety authority, ANCAP works with its members and partners to eliminate road trauma through independent assessment, market influence and consumer advocacy.Responsibilities:- Develop existing and instigate new and innovative communications opportunities, including stakeholder and community engagement events and vehicle displays­- Manage media relations including researching, writing and distribution of media releases­- Monitor, report and analyse media coverage and social media accounts

Adelaide, Australia

Responsibilities: - Write and edit content for a range of print materials including publications and media releases- ­Write and deliver internal communications

Mile End

RAA is South Australia’s largest motoring association, with more than 700,000 members across SA.Responsibilities: ­- Deliver external communications for Engagement & Innovation and Automotive Services Units­- Plan and deliver internal communication campaigns across the organisation­- Create content for traditional and digital media channels­- Manage and execute both internal and external events on behalf of the Executive TeamAchievements:- Led State Election campaign, gaining support from all major parties for four election priorities, along with strong member engagement, including: 149 media items published, with a total audience of 2,698,264 (ASR: AUD 221,143), 391,322 people reached via social media, and 35,902 unique page views via samotor.raa.com.au content- Provided considered strategic communications advice and recommendations to senior executives and led submissions on significant issues to State and Federal Governments e.g. delivered 2017 Risky Roads campaign, a key RAA initiative - Gained positive coverage in local and industry media by building respectful relationships and providing interesting, relevant stories in a timely fashion- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders in Government, corporate and community sectors with positive spin-off in efficiency and quality of projects - Managed multiple internal clients to build awareness of key member engagement initiatives. Built strong working relationships, recognised internally as a reliable communications advisor- Improved buy-in of corporate strategies by corporate and field staff, by adapting communications strategies for specific audiences

Urrbrae

Arris is a consultancy firm, with a focus on the agriculture and horticulture sectors, that turns R&D into impacts on the ground by developing a range of innovative communication tools. Responsibilities: ­- Write and edit a range of print materials including media releases, reports, conference papers­- Write and edit website content ­- Media relations and stakeholder engagement­- Events management, including international and national study tours, conferences, online training Achievements:­- Used strong writing/editing skills to improve existing publications and produce new documents, including: company reports, conference papers, brochures and web content­- Secured multiple Government contracts to deliver training for Australia’s horticulture industry, using online resources to ensure accessibility for rural and remote stakeholders­- Gained positive coverage in local and industry media by providing interesting and relevant stories in a timely manner­- Strengthened company reputation for delivering high-quality, all-inclusive, study tours, e.g. led a 14-day tour of USA for Australia’s sweet potato industry

Adelaide, Australia

Responsibilities:- Write content and present live news bulletins­- Conduct interviews, pre-record and edit audio ­- Work independently and in a team to meet hourly deadlines

Loxton, South Australia

The WIN Network is Australia’s largest regional commercial television network. WIN News is a locally produced half-hour news bulletin presented each weeknight.Responsibilities:- Research, compile and produce high quality news stories for a nightly bulletin, five days a week- Liaise with editors and camera operators to ensure the team met strict deadlines - Manage rosters- Mentor junior reporters, support their ongoing skills development­

Renmark, South Australia

Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism

Dean's Merit List 2002 - 2004

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