Cathy Keir Email & Phone Number

Communications professional with Ports of Jersey, formerly with Government of Jersey promoting a clear understanding of how government works for Jersey, supporting ministers with media engagement and policy launches. Strategic Management and Leadership Level 7 CMI qualified. Host of podcasts and live-streamed Q&A sessions with experts. Experienced journalist, manager and programme producer with 14 years at the BBC as a reporter, presenter (radio, TV and online) senior producer, assistant editor and news editor. Freelance writer for The Guardian, The Stage, Junior Magazine and various independent publishers.My experience includes: - Government relations – working with experts and ministers to create messages that resonate with the public. Preparing ministers for media interviews- Organising and facilitating events- Setting up social media channels and supporting leaders to use them professionally to engage with the public- Handling crises – Covid briefings, the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry, blue light and weather emergencies- Reporter, presenter, senior producer and assistant editor at the BBC for TV, radio and online. A project I am particularly proud of was teaching radio skills to women in Holloway Prison.- Hosting a podcast series on life behind the scenes of government’s Covid response, plus live-streamed Ask the Experts and Q&A sessions- Training individuals and groups to help them understand how the media works; research, interview and write; present; plan campaigns and produce programmes that make an impact- Writing speeches, articles and blogs- Writing annual reports, newsletters and press releases

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