Rob Ghosh Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

• As a member of the dynamic press team at Transport for London (TfL), actively contribute to the creation of PR materials for Environment, Streets and Policing and Campaigns press desks to influence public opinion and.
• Diligently investigated Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) cases to formulate PR solutions and create apology statements where necessary; verified facts to justify decisions, outline legislative requirements and build.
• Facilitated in the launch of Outer London Bus Superloop, a network of 10 express bus routes, by leveraging connections in national and regional media to garner 50 to 60 pieces of coverage for the initiative.
• Instrumental in the launch of the Green Wheelchair Traffic Light Campaign in Dec 2023 by partnering with Pete Reid to outline challenges faced throughout the network, promoting accessibility at 6 locations throughout.
• In Jan 2024, directly engaged with BBC Morning Live and TfL’s Head of Cable car operations to encourage discussions in ‘chatty cabins’ on selected cable car networks to share experiences about loneliness.
• Promoted TfL’s Youth Panel for 16 to 25 year olds, young Londoners set to shape the future of London’s transport network attend board meetings and contribute to current campaigns, initiatives and programs.

• Initially a 4-month contact, which was then extended, actively supported the Press Office in reactive/proactive media relations for Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety; prepared robust plans.
• Investigated media enquiries to draft complex communication plans that challenged work practices and produced effective prosecution campaigns targeting SMEs, sole traders and prestigious organisations.
• As Media Relations Lead, coordinated the execution of various H&S campaigns to minimise accidents and, through effective messaging, bring focus to work-related diseases and spot check inspections.
• Contributed to a cross-government Communications Group to effectively prepare contingency plans for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, safeguarding attendees, stewards and the general public.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Originally hired to support the launch of social media platforms to drive awareness of the SFO’s activities and engage audiences through captivating content, boosting online presence.
• Prepared content schedules to promote complex prosecutions, investigations and work conducted to recover the proceeds of crime; managed and deflected criticisms and incorrect statements to boost transparency.

Unite Students is a FTSE 250 student accommodation provider and management company, and the largest of its kind in the UK. I was enlisted to create all Press Office processes, and manage press enquiries and social media policy. Includes out of hours Press Office management, website management, and social media management cover..

London, United Kingdom

The CAA regulates UK aviation safety, determines airspace policy, regulates Heathrow, Gatwick & Stansted airport economics, oversees airlines and manages the ATOL financial protection scheme. Following Thomas Cook’s collapse, I worked in the 24/7 press office and social media team to manage media & public enquiries regarding the largest repatriation of UK.

Retirement housing provider with 19,000 properties across 220 regions nationwide. I was enlisted on a 6-month contract to set up the PO and provide reactive/proactive media relations leadership, but have been kept on for 10 years due to my ability to put in place the correct systems/procedures to mitigate reputational risk, and the strategies to raise the.

London, United Kingdom

Barzilay Associates provides public relations and marketing support to corporate, technical and industrial clients. As freelance until 2007 and employed thereafter, I spearheaded development and implementation of complex PR plans and initiatives for a range of clients - examples below._____________________________________________________► Coys Auctions.

Ambulance service receiving around 1000 emergency calls per day. I delivered a highly professional communications service, co-ordinating all aspects of the press office as well as developing communication strategies, ensuring alignment with the national agenda._____________________________________________________► Led all media interaction, publications.

Undertook ad hoc promotional projects - key examples:______________________________________________________► Organising events for Mars, Cahoot and the British American Tobacco Company► Acting in a screenplay on London Weekend Television► Being a body double for Nicholas Cage

Btec: Business And Finance, Business/Commerce, General

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Btec: Computer Studies, Information Technology