Paula Bowden Email & Phone Number

County Dublin, Ireland

Ireland

Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland

Carried out the role of Parliamentary Assistant to a government TD. I assisted in all parliamentary, Dáil, committee and constituency matters and worked as part of a small team to manage both local and national campaigns. Responsibilities included:- Developing and implementing the Deputy’s strategic communications and media strategy with a focus on building the Deputy’s national profile- Using media monitoring tools to provide regular analysis of traditional and online media… Show more Carried out the role of Parliamentary Assistant to a government TD. I assisted in all parliamentary, Dáil, committee and constituency matters and worked as part of a small team to manage both local and national campaigns. Responsibilities included:- Developing and implementing the Deputy’s strategic communications and media strategy with a focus on building the Deputy’s national profile- Using media monitoring tools to provide regular analysis of traditional and online media coverage- Creation and management of all social media output for the Deputy- Preparation of speeches, press releases, newsletters, reports and policy documents- Identifying and generating media opportunities and preparing the Deputy for media appearances- Advising on crisis avoidance and crisis management strategy- Developing and implementing the Deputy’s public affairs strategy- Liaising with political representatives, government officials, interest groups, lobbyists and members of thepublic to publicise the Deputy’s work and escalate emerging issues through government channels- Oireachtas committee research- Building and maintaining strong local and national connections- Event management- Diary management and adhoc office administration work- General management of both local and national campaigns Show less

County Dublin, Ireland

My responsibilities included assisting the live-show producer in generating content ideas, writing research briefs and scripts and curating coverage of breaking and developing news stories. I managed all social media content for the duration of the live 3 hour programme, including sponsored content, across Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. I interacted with the show’s audience through the various social media channels, compiled feedback and monitored engagement and performance to optimise… Show more My responsibilities included assisting the live-show producer in generating content ideas, writing research briefs and scripts and curating coverage of breaking and developing news stories. I managed all social media content for the duration of the live 3 hour programme, including sponsored content, across Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. I interacted with the show’s audience through the various social media channels, compiled feedback and monitored engagement and performance to optimise content. Show less

County Dublin, Ireland

I generated and coordinated content for Weekend AM's social media channels, working closely with the producer, presenters and guests. I supported in researching newspaper and weather coverage as well as pop culture pieces for the programme and prepared scripts and research notes for presenters. I co-ordinated live video calls for guests appearing via Zoom and Skype and worked closely with the director and gallery team.

County Dublin, Ireland

My role involved operating and updating the autocue for live news bulletins, assisting with general production tasks and acting as a runner between the newsroom, production gallery and studio.

County Dublin, Ireland

My role involved co-ordinating guests and the live studio audience and assisting with general production tasks and supporting gallery and studio team.

County Dublin, Ireland

County Dublin, Ireland

I co-ordinated the publishing of match results for the Camogie Association of Ireland across their Facebook, Twitter, Website and email accounts. I liaised with patrons across the country to bring live, up-to-date and accurate half time and full time result scores to the Camogie Association's social media followers and provided results updates for associated media through an email service. On occasion I attended live finals in Croke park to provide live social media coverage of the day's events.

County Dublin, Ireland

I produced and presented the radio programme Saturday Brunch on 103.2 Dublin City FM. This role involved researching and booking guests to appear on the programme, writing guest briefs and scripts, choosing appropriate music to be played and presenting the one hour programme. Saturday Brunch is a current events programme aimed at the younger listener with an influence placed on Irish businesses, people and music.

Ma Political Communications, Political Science And Government, 1St Class Honours

Ba Journalism, Journalism, 1St Class Honours

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