Jo Scard Email & Phone Number

Gunning, Nsw, Au

We do great work and make extraordinary things happen. Fifty Acres has earned its reputation as an award-winning impact communications and engagement agency, founded by Chief Executive Officer Jo Scard in 2010.We get results. Our team of experts works with organisations across Australasia and has a proven track record delivering intelligent communications and engagement strategies, integrated campaigns and creative.We offer genuine integrated communications solutions. We’re the only agency in Australia delivering strategic communications PR and engagement services, from strategy to rollout with a focus on impact.Fifty Acres’ operates a virtual workplace, ensuring broad geographic reach and low environmental impacts.We have global reach. Fifty Acres has partnerships with agencies in Asia, the US and UK – our coverage spanning the Australia Pacific, Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Singapore, Singapore, Sg

Appointed to the PRCA's APAC Board as the Australian representative.

Singapore, Singapore, Sg

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is the world’s largest professional PR body. Representing more than 35,000 PR professionals in 70 countries worldwide, with offices in London, Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong and Buenos Aires, PRCA is a global advocate for excellence in public relations. PRCA APAC is the network dedicated to supporting the industry in Australia and across the APAC region.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Full Stop Australia is one of the country’s leading sexual, domestic and family violence response and recovery services. Established in the early 1970s in Redfern, Sydney, the organisation now reaches communities in every state and territory.

Pyrmont, New South Wales, Au

CPRA is Australia's leading association for communication and public relations professionals.

Richmond, Victoria, Au

Fitted for Work helps Australian women experiencing disadvantage get work, keep work and strive at work.

Lyneham, Act, Au

Pyrmont, New South Wales, Au

Camperdown, Gadigal Country, New South Wales, Au

The National Justice Project is a Not-For-Profit legal service committed to advancing human rights and social justice in Australia and our near neighbours.

Canberra, Act, Au

— Senior Adviser, Leader of the Government in the Senate, Rudd & Gillard Governments— Management of the Governments negotiations with the Cross-Bench and Opposition in the Senate.— Management of the Minister's representational responsibilities in the Senate, including representing the Prime Minister.— Management of the portfolio's legislative program, FOI and privacy matters.— Member of the Government's Parliamentary Business Committee of Cabinet (PBC) which determines whole-of-government legislative priorities.— Attendance at the joint House of Representatives and Senate Government's Tactics meetings.

Norrmalm, Stockholm County, Se

— Management of national and international legislative, policy, crisis, corporate, infrastructure, branding and community relations briefs for Australian, UK, European, US, New Zealand and Asian government and corporate clients.— Acting as senior counsel at CEO, Board and senior management levels to Australian blue-chip companies.— Working on a wide range of briefs including broadcasting, education, energy, environment, media, internet, health, foreign affairs, mining, PPPs, retail, manufacturing and investment.— Based in London in 2001, established the public affairs practice in the UK and across Europe.— Management responsibilities included Gavin Anderson's government and private sector tendering, training and mentoring.

Crows Nest, Nsw, Au

A practical guide for working mothers juggling the demands of motherhood and work written with Sunrise presenter Melissa Doyle, published by Allen & Unwin.

Canberra, Act, Au

— Advising Senator Peter Cook and the Federal Opposition on media and before the 1998 election.— Advancing for Labor Leader Kim Beazley on the run-up and during the 1998 Federal Election.

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

Political producer in the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery

New York, Ny, Us

— London based Producer at the foreign TV news agency, APTV, generating and editing global coverage from war zones and major international stories— Sydney based producer for APTV and on assignment for CNN and Channel 4

London, England, Gb

— Covering Westminster and national politics

London, England, Gb

— Assisted the British Government's foreign aid efforts in Eastern Europe, working with the British Council on projects in Latvia and Poland, lecturing on the parliamentary process, democracy, TV production and communications to politicians and media.

London, England, Gb

— Launched and managed local government weekly community newspaper for Tower Hamlets in London.

Birmingham, -, Gb

— Managed the council's 30-strong communications team— Launched and managed local government weekly community newspaper for Birmingham City Council

London, London, Gb

— Working on a documentary that examined why the British Labour Party lost the 1992 election

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, Gb

— Senior media and campaigns adviser to the British Labour Party, responsible for the London campaign and all 75 constituencies for the 1992 British General Election.— Managing a large campaign, policy, advertising and communications team of 20 staff in the run-up to and during the campaign.— Member of the London Campaign Committee of the British Labour Party, directly advising Labour Leader Neil Kinnock on all London-related issues.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

— Adviser to various NSW Ministers and Shadow Ministers

Masters, Creative Writing

Certificate In Nutrition

Ba, Llb, Politics, Law

Higher School Certificate, Ancient & Modern History, English, Science