Francesca Waite Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

RoleCreating and maintaining the talent engagement strategy, including maximising support and remaining inkeeping with the organisations equality, inclusion and diversity policies.Leading on talent engagement, stewardship and media volunteer/storytellers opportunities to showcase the needs of young people and the power of youth work through content and media.Account managing projects across the organisation as a part of the Marketing and Communications TeamCreating bespoke… Show more RoleCreating and maintaining the talent engagement strategy, including maximising support and remaining inkeeping with the organisations equality, inclusion and diversity policies.Leading on talent engagement, stewardship and media volunteer/storytellers opportunities to showcase the needs of young people and the power of youth work through content and media.Account managing projects across the organisation as a part of the Marketing and Communications TeamCreating bespoke journeys for talent with experience of youth work, to grow the brand profile of the charity and deepen public, as well as cross sector, understanding.Deepening engagement and understanding of the charity's Royal Patron HRH The Princess Royal and maintaining relationships with the Palace.AchievementsBuilt the talent engagement remit inc strategy and best practiceImplementing a new honorary structure to the organisation which avoided repetitional risks and based high value support on meaningful engagement rather than titles.Spearheaded a cost of living campaign with a film staring Ben Bailey Smith. Content is the highest performing in the charity’s history, garnering national coverage, including 5 News.Collaborated with production companies to create impactful content to bring the work of the charity to life, such as working with young people who are working to make mental health support culturally competent for those from black and black mixed race backgrounds.Successfully organised two project visits for HRH The Princess Royal in youth organisations, which led to her renewing her patronage with the charity.Engaged Tyler West to run the London Marathon and during his time on 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2022, including media opportunities at the starting line. He also raised £4k.Built relationships with talent who to bring the cause to life.Created and maintained relationships with young people and youth workers who regularly take part in media and social media content creation. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Role:Leading Stand Up To Cancer UK’s Influencer activity, including successful gaming mass fundraiser ‘Game On’, a range of Creator-led activity including two multi-platform Creator campaigns, photoshoots, bespoke content and a YouTube live stream production. Managing relationships and working across national PR campaigns, comedy activity, Corporate Partnerships and marketing with and implemented a thanking and stewardship strategy across the whole campaign. Achieved:Co-casted… Show more Role:Leading Stand Up To Cancer UK’s Influencer activity, including successful gaming mass fundraiser ‘Game On’, a range of Creator-led activity including two multi-platform Creator campaigns, photoshoots, bespoke content and a YouTube live stream production. Managing relationships and working across national PR campaigns, comedy activity, Corporate Partnerships and marketing with and implemented a thanking and stewardship strategy across the whole campaign. Achieved:Co-casted and project-led 2018 YouTube live stream, where talent involved had a combined potential social reach of 19 million followers across multiple platformsEngaged the gaming community, leading creators to raising over £35,000 and impacting the public sign ups of Game On. Helped to manage relationships with Xbox and Bethesda, through fundraising, donations, sign ups and engage with in-game purchases raising £100k in 2020.Project managed and co-delivered talent PR and marketing shoots, live events, media opportunities and partnerships, leading to wider brand awareness and more meaningful talent and agent relationships. Show less

Role:Leading talent acquisition across a number of national and regional campaigns and events, including Cancer Research UK’s Kids & Teens, #OwnYourTone and The Great Row.Cultivating, maintaining and stewarding relationships with talent and agents throughout multiple campaigns simultaneously and keeping abreast of talent and industry trends.Achieved:Collaborated with eight different high profile names for six months on Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens ‘Little Book of Big… Show more Role:Leading talent acquisition across a number of national and regional campaigns and events, including Cancer Research UK’s Kids & Teens, #OwnYourTone and The Great Row.Cultivating, maintaining and stewarding relationships with talent and agents throughout multiple campaigns simultaneously and keeping abreast of talent and industry trends.Achieved:Collaborated with eight different high profile names for six months on Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens ‘Little Book of Big Heroes’. They all had a positive experience from start to finish and supported again. Show less

London

Role:Assisting the Artist Liaison Managers and Head of Artist Liaison through Action/2015, No Child Born To Die, Fashion Saves Lives, Read On. Get On. and Text Santa campaigns.Working as part of a coalition artists group of over 2,000 organisations for Action/2015.Managing relationships and writing asks for artists for a range of campaigns and actions.Achievements:Delivered talent support in activities that to championed the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.Assisted… Show more Role:Assisting the Artist Liaison Managers and Head of Artist Liaison through Action/2015, No Child Born To Die, Fashion Saves Lives, Read On. Get On. and Text Santa campaigns.Working as part of a coalition artists group of over 2,000 organisations for Action/2015.Managing relationships and writing asks for artists for a range of campaigns and actions.Achievements:Delivered talent support in activities that to championed the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.Assisted in the delivery of a talent engagement trip to Kenya which raised awareness of projects.Organised photo shoots featuring high profile models which was shared with media and on the model’s social media channels Show less

London

Role:Assisting the Supporter Care Manager from launch of the Nepal Earthquake Appeal in Customer Relations.Dealing with complaints, processing refunds and reiterating the policies of DEC and the 13 member charities, including fielding phone calls, messages and post for the Secretariat office.

Role:Liaising with celebrities, high profile individuals and representatives for red carpet events, galas, product launches and press , inc. booking travel, diary management & generating pressStewarding existing clients and making new business approachesManaging multiple projects on a short term (i.e. one week) and a long term (i.e. two months) basis all at onceHelping to run the sister company (a celebrity database), by finding bespoke contacts, updating records, organising… Show more Role:Liaising with celebrities, high profile individuals and representatives for red carpet events, galas, product launches and press , inc. booking travel, diary management & generating pressStewarding existing clients and making new business approachesManaging multiple projects on a short term (i.e. one week) and a long term (i.e. two months) basis all at onceHelping to run the sister company (a celebrity database), by finding bespoke contacts, updating records, organising invoices and helping subscribers.Achievements:Engaged over 700 celebrities for events with no fee, resulting in press in online and print publications, including work with charities, film companies, theatre companies, events for children, high society galas and brandsBooked include Tom Hardy, Ronnie Wood, Simon Pegg, Olivia Colman, Richard E Grant, Joan Collins, David Haye, Andy Serkis, Team GB 2012 Olympians, Downton Abbey and Game Of Thrones stars. Show less

Media And Communications, Journalism

Media Studies