Jo Wallace Email & Phone Number

London, England, Gb

London, Gb

Sydney

Regional leader for corporate communications and public relations. Leading a team across APAC to develop and protect Audible’s brand, creating stories that showcase Audible’s commitment to the creative sector and listeners across Japan, Australia and India. Leading corporate social responsibility programs for the APAC region.

Australia

Public relations strategy for Audible’s content across Asia Pacific driving earned media that showcases Audible’s brand as the premier audio entertainment company, and shines a light on stories by best-in-class creators across the region. Lead Corporate Social Responsibility program for four separate locations across APAC.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Partnering with local leadership and PR teams in each marketplace across the Asia Pacific region to tell stories that celebrate Audible's content, creators, people principles and corporate affairs. Working with teams globally on all matters related to public policy and corporate reputation in APAC. Lead ‘Activate Caring’ program of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives across four locations in APAC.

Humans of Newtown is a highly recognised and successful blog created about one of Australia's most eclectic suburbs. Regular photographs and stories about Newtown locals are uploaded by award-winning photographer, Jo Wallace. The stories are heartfelt and raw and often raise contemporary issues faced by communities around the world. Jo started the blog with a view to connect people in her community and share the inspiring stories of the creative people that live in Newtown. Since its inception, it has gained local, national and international media attention and has been published as a book. As a result of her work, she has been commissioned to undertake creative strategic communications projects for a variety of clients and causes. Her unique ability to delve in to the hearts and minds of her subjects has attracted a huge following to her blog. Jo is a recognised influencer often collaborating with key events around Sydney as well as products working with clients to create engaging content that resonates with their audience.

Newtown Neighbourhood Centre (NNC) exists to create a more inclusive, resilient, vibrant and self-reliant community. NNC is a not-for-profit incorporated association serving Sydney’s inner western suburbs. NNC's vision is to achieve a just community that includes and acts.Newtown Neighbourhood Centre has led a number of campaigns including 'VOTE YES' for Marriage Equality, Affordable Housing and Protecting the Newtown Vibe in response to the lockout laws.The hugely popular and successful Newtown Festival is the Centre's primary fundraising event. Additional events include Newtopian Dream (sleepout), Sydneyvision Song Contest and the Boarding House Awards.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Contract projects with a variety of clients utilising senior communications expertise. Projects included COVID communications digital content, clinical research translational communications and community engagement strategy.

Newtown

Strategic communications for world-leading children's charity covering all facets of the communications function including government relations and lobbying, change management, digital strategy, social media planning, strategy and function, clinical communications, internal communications, crisis communications, fundraising and event publicity, brand custodianship, website management and upgrade, production of key publications (including annual report and strategic vision publications), internal training on communications function, agency management, budgeting and reporting, media relations. A highly busy role that works across all functions and levels of the business.

Rubystar PR is a creative communications agency based in Sydney's Inner West providing strategic marketing and communications advice to a wide variety of industries including education, major sporting and tourism events, youth sector, the arts, environmental issues, health, IT and more. Services include strategic communications, copy writing and editing, social media strategy and management, content production (video, online, still photography), crisis management, stakeholder engagement, government relations, lobbying, photography and advertising. Strong account management and interpersonal skills achieving exceptional outcomes for a wide variety of high-profile clients - from smaller intimate launches through to large scale events, projects and complex business objectives.

Sydney, Australia

Develop and implement media and communications strategies to maximise public relations impact and increase awareness of, and interest in, Sydney Turf Club racing - in particular major tourism and sporting events such as the Golden Slipper, the BMW, Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival, Melbourne Cup, MYER Fashions on the Field, Girls' Day Out and more. Worked with a wide range of stakeholders including government departments, tourism bodies (local, state, national and international). Media relations (also local, national and international). Raise profile of these sporting events on the international tourism calendar to increase attendance at events. Management of high profile celebrity ambassadors for carnivals. Manage external suppliers including advertising and PR agencies, photographers, event management companies and stylists. Leverage PR initiatives with tourism bodies, major sponsors, high profile racing identities. Manage the operation, development and integration of the Club’s website and online communication as a strategic marketing and communications tool. Brand management of key sporting and tourist events for the business. Production of key publications such as annual report and regular membership publications. Develop strong network of contacts and relationships across media and stakeholders. Effective marketing and communications ensuring attendance targets met. Budgeting and reporting; team management and leadership.

Sydney, Australia

Established national Marketing & Communications function for 170 projects per annum across the country and their respective leaders, delivery & partner agencies along with state offices and local MPs/Patron Senators. Managing and providing strategic direction for all communications, advertising, media relations, branding, sponsorship, recruitment strategies, production of promotional material, development and overseeing of launches and graduations across the country, coordination of national promotional activities (eg – National Tree Day and National Youth Week). Developing website as key marketing tool. Scoping online data management and reporting system as predominant communications tools with those in the field. Strong government relations focus.

Sydney, Australia

Established global Marketing and Communications department which involved managing budgets, strategic communications planning and reporting. Change management. Control of advertising, media relations, publications & brochureware development, sales promotion, sponsorship, corporate and stakeholder relations, internal/employee communications, investor relations (for publicly listed company), corporate rebranding, internet and intranet development and maintenance and website strategy. Strong focus on change management and working closely with HR to implement effective internal communications.

Japan

Developing and promoting concept of international understanding through education system and community based initiatives. Managing specific expatriate communications and media relations. Teacher training and teaching in various junior and senior high schools as well as tertiary level educational institutions.

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for account management of approximately 100 companies, managing 'NETWORK' - global online trading system, producing monthly member newsletter, preparing promotional and educational material for seminars and workshops, assisting with inbound delegations, event management, conducting training seminars, researching effective advertising opportunities, marketing and sales. Working in with head office in New York and laising with other centres globally primarily in the Asia Pacific region.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Innovation And Entrepreneurship, High Distinction

Graduate Certificate In Journalism, Media & Communications

Graduate Certificate In Public Relations Management, Pr

Graduate Diploma In Education, Japanese & English

Activities and Societies: Photography

Ba Asian Studies, Japanese, Politics, Economics

Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies)