Jo Mcervale

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Marketing, PR and Communications Consultant (Founder) @ Word to the Wise Communications
Australia
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About Jo Mcervale

As Founder of Word to the Wise, I am a business communications consultant with a big picture approach and a keen eye for detail. For more than two decades, my work has spanned multiple sectors, including private enterprise, government, domestic and international community development, and print and broadcast media. I specialise in ongoing support for values-led business, built environment practices and organisations that passionately pursue equitable and impactful products and services. Strong writing, persistent problem solving and solid partnerships conquer all. My specialties include values-led brand strategy and business communications planning; research, strategy and coordination of key messaging for new business bids and tenders; awards writing; research and team consensus building for indsutry policy responses; corporate report writing and editing; web content development.Relevant industry knowledge and experience: Architecture & Design | Government | Social Enterprise | Public Health | Education & Training | International and Domestic Community Development | Intermediate Labour Market Programs | SME | Manufacturing & Trades | Arts & Culture

Jo Mcervale's Current Company Details
Word to the Wise Communications

Word To The Wise Communications

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Marketing, PR and Communications Consultant (Founder)
Australia
Website:
wordtothewise.com.au
Employees:
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Jo Mcervale Work Experience Details
  • Word To The Wise Communications
    Marketing, Pr And Communications Consultant (Founder)
    Word To The Wise Communications
    Australia
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  • Word To The Wise Communications
    Marketing, Pr & Communications Consultant (Founder)
    Word To The Wise Communications Aug 2012 - Present
    Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
    As a Communications Consultant, Jo draws on diverse experience to offer values-based brand communications advice and content management support to mission-driven practices in the architecture and design industries. Key services: Brand strategy and business communications | Government policy response writing | Awards submissions and bid writing for new business | Content copywriting, editing and research | Manifesto and values coaching | Corporate report writing and editing | Web content development | PR | Social media strategy and contentClients: Russell & Yelland Architects, Foreground Architecture (formerly FMSA Architecture), The Association of Consulting Architects, Tsai Design, Melbourne Water, Australian Cuisine, Northbourne Architecture + Design, Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
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  • Design Democracy
    Strategy Director
    Design Democracy Nov 2020 - May 2022
    In November 2020 Jo joined Design Democracy as Strategy Director, expanding the agency's brand strategy and communications service remit. Work included: Bendigo Art Gallery (Elvis: Direct from Graceland exclusive 2022 & V&A Museum exclusive 2021 Mary Quant exhibition); Good Shepherd rebrand communications advisory and annual reporting; marketing communications for the 2020 ArchiTeam Awards; Homes for Homes education campaign, the Victorian Mental Health Complaints Commisioner's It's OK to Complain campaign.
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  • Verity Campbell Communications
    Communications, Pr & Account Manager
    Verity Campbell Communications Mar 2018 - Sep 2019
    Melbourne, Australia
    Jo brought her considerable insights into business strategy, journalism and corporate communications to the team at VCC, offering communications advice and account management services to architects and built environment designers. Her work extended from brand strategy and content project management through to collateral development and PR opportunities, always with the aim of connecting clients more meaningfully with their target audiences.Clients included: Carr | Russell & Yelland | Open House Melbourne | Tsai Design | Hindley & Co | Bijl Architecture
  • Brotherhood Of St Laurence
    Manager Strategy And Communications, Employment And Training Programs
    Brotherhood Of St Laurence Jan 2011 - Jul 2012
    Melbourne, Australia
    In support of the pursuit of an Australia Free of Poverty, Jo delivered high-level communications support for the organisation's Employment and Training division for almost five years. Key responsibilities: Management of Employment and Training external communications including Intermediate Labour Market (ILM) messaging development | Government relations | Event management | Board reporting | Strategic programs replication advice | Key funds submission writing and bid coordination | Lead website authorship
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  • Brotherhood Of St Laurence
    Strategic Development Officer, Community And Employment Development
    Brotherhood Of St Laurence Aug 2007 - Dec 2010
    Melbourne, Australia
    Funding submissions writing and bid coordination (including successful $1.5M Commonwealth Innovation Fund bid) | Strategic external communications (website content development, Annual Reports) | Program and business capacity planning and review | Program quality assurance management | Executive communications coordination | Departmental information systems coordination
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  • Oxfam Australia
    Pacific Programs Officer And Emergencies Officer
    Oxfam Australia Apr 2007 - Aug 2007
    Melbourne, Australia
    At Oxfam, Jo supported the work of the Pacific Programs and Emergencies teams. Key responsibilities: Website content research and copywriting for Pacific programs | Advocacy research and article writing | Event coordination | Program evaluation and reporting | Emergency deployment team coordination | Budget reconciliation
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  • Mt Hagen General Hospital
    Media And Communications Advisor
    Mt Hagen General Hospital May 2006 - Oct 2006
    Mt Hagen, Papua New Guinea
    Working closely with local counterparts, and reporting to the CEO, Jo managed media and communications advisory for Papua New Guinea's second-largest tertiary hospital. Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development program.Key responsibilities: Marketing, media and PR | Emergencies reporting | Annual Report writing and production | Media production training | Bilingual copy editing (Tok Pisin)
  • Foundation For Rural Development (Ford)
    Broadcast Journalist
    Foundation For Rural Development (Ford) Oct 2005 - Apr 2006
    Mt Hagen, Papua New Guinea
    As an Australian Youth Ambassador for Development, Jo was posted to Mt Hagen, Papua New Guinea, placed with a team of local counterparts, working in documentary media production. Key responsibilities: Research, interviewing, script-writing and narration of media content for Melpa Media productions | Documentary film and TV segment video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro) | Training and mentoring of three staff members in broadcast production techniques
  • The Age
    Journalist (Freelance And Staff)
    The Age Nov 2003 - Sep 2005
    Melbourne, Australia
    Sections writing and production support Sections: A2: 48 Hours | Livewire | EG | Domain | Business
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  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Abc)
    Assistant To The Chief Of Staff & News Operations Assistant, 7Pm News
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Abc) Dec 2001 - Jan 2004
    Melbourne, Australia
    Assisting the Chief of Staff, and working to tight, regular deadlines, Jo supported 7PM News bulletin production over an extended period. Key responsibilities: bulletin data management | television crew management | Autocue operation | Weather copywriting | News monitoring
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  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Abc)
    Field Producer And Researcher, Insiders
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Abc) Jan 2002 - Dec 2003
    Melbourne, Australia
    Taking on further responsibility for Insiders, Jo assisted with production in advance of weekly broadcasts. Key responsibilities: On-location interviewing for “Your Shout” segment | Pre-production research | Live broadcast production assistance | Flashpoint: live production assistance during the Oct 2002 Bali Bombings
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  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Abc)
    Production Assistant, Insiders
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Abc) Jul 2001 - Dec 2003
    Melbourne, Australia
    Following a successful work experience placement with ABC TV News and Current Affairs, Jo was asked to provide production assistance at the inception of what is now one of Australia's most lauded political affairs programs: Insiders. The role required meticulous attention to detail, diplomacy in coordination of featured politicians and commentators, and careful time management of production assistance to live-to-air deadlines. Key responsibilities: Weekly live program guest and crew coordination | Political research for on-air panel discussions | Green Room management
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Jo Mcervale Skills

Board Reporting Strategic Advice Media Relations Program Management Marketing Communications Strategic Planning Media Production Writing Desktop Publishing Brief Writing Event Management Writing For The Web Writing For Print Writing For Broadcast Writing For Publication Partner Relationship Management Broadcast Production Advisory Strategy Broadcast International Development Government Stakeholder Engagement Policy Capacity Building Organizational Development Nonprofits Ngos Community Development Workshop Facilitation Governance Social Media Training Editing Fundraising Web Content Strategic Communications Copywriting

Jo Mcervale Education Details

  • Rmit University
    Rmit University
    Print And Broadcast Journalism
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  • Adaptive Frameworks
    Adaptive Frameworks
    Practitioner Level Qualification
  • Victorian College Of The Arts
    Victorian College Of The Arts
    Media And Theatre Production Double Majors
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  • The University Of Melbourne
    The University Of Melbourne
    Diploma Of Modern Languages (Inc.)
  • St Joseph'S College, Mildura
    St Joseph'S College, Mildura
    Attained Victorian Certificate Of Education (Vce)
  • Castlemaine Permaculture Hub
    Castlemaine Permaculture Hub
    Permaculture Design Certificate

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Jo Mcervale works for Word To The Wise Communications

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Jo Mcervale's current role is Marketing, PR and Communications Consultant (Founder).

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Jo Mcervale attended Rmit University, Adaptive Frameworks, Victorian College Of The Arts, The University Of Melbourne, St Joseph's College, Mildura, Castlemaine Permaculture Hub.

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Jo Mcervale has skills like Board Reporting, Strategic Advice, Media Relations, Program Management, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Media Production, Writing, Desktop Publishing, Brief Writing, Event Management, Writing For The Web.

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