Anthony Murray Email & Phone Number

Lancaster, United Kingdom

In my role as Director, I wear many hats! I guide our digital and IT strategy, always with an eye on keeping our data safe. I look after the finances, make sure everything's running smoothly, and I'm the one chatting to everyone inside and outside the company, even on social media. But, what I really love about my job is innovating, finding new ways to improve what we do, and setting the bar high. It's all about making a difference and driving us forward.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Responsible for the management and operation of Co-operative Press Ltd and its publications, as well as managing business relationships with other stakeholders. Tasks include: • Overarching communication strategy across various channels, ie print, website and social media• Creating of membership strategy – an initiative to engage a range of stakeholders from elected officials, employees and other organisations• Managing a staff team of journalists and designers to produce the monthly Co-operative News magazine.• Development and production behind the Co-operative News website, including user interface development and customer journey paths• Development and management of social media channels• Analysis of various statistics from social media, website analytics and other sources to determine stakeholder engagement• Working with various third-party organisations to deliver their communication/strategic goals, ie research and production of studies/reports, communication/marketing campaigns and event organisation.

Manchester, United Kingdom

• Responsible for the Global News Hub for Co-operatives website: www.thenews.coop• Planning and project managing the development of the Drupal-based website.• Establishing a content strategy and social networking/user engagement plan.• As a journalist writing content and managing the curation of the website, including article commissions and future story planning.

Manchester, United Kingdom

• Journalism role• Speciality writing: co-operatives• All editorial matters• Writing/researching articles• Sub-editing• Page layout and design• Website planning and control• Managing digital operations of Co-operative Press

International

The Communications Committee is an advisory panel for the Director General and staff of the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) that considers and makes recommendations on aspects of marketing and communications by the ICA.

London, United Kingdom / Manchester, United Kingdom

Before becoming a full-time member of staff at Co-operative News I worked with organisations such as Rochdale Observer Group, The Universe and Emap.