Gemma is an expert in media relations and PR who has also worked as a journalist for over 18 years. Having started as a reporter in local radio and television at BBC South, Gemma went on to produce programmes for BBC News and Current Affairs including Newsnight, Panorama and Woman’s Hour.Having worked with charities and think tanks such as Nesta, Pilotlight, New Philanthropy Capital (NPC), Changing Faces, Place2Be and Big Society Capital she is experienced at leading communication teams and developing media strategy around research reports and campaigns. With a high success rate of achieving national and regional media coverage, she works closely with journalists, as well as using social media and digital content to raise the profile of an organisation. An experienced media trainer who has worked with charities and social enterprises, helping them prepare for key interviews and presentations.
Listed skills include Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media, Editing, and 17 others.