About Oonagh
Experienced strategic/corporate comms specialist with over 6 years working across agency, in-house and public sector. I have also worked as a business journalist covering tech, finance and energy/infrastructure for 10 years. I am a skilled writer, content creator and relationship builder with extensive media contacts in the UK and globally. Advised listed and private companies across tech, energy and financial services including FTSE 100 firms and global companies, providing strategic and corporate communications advice, delivering earned media coverage and stakeholder management.
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
London (up to 50km)
Experience
- Burson Buchanan (part of WPP)DirectorCONSULTING AND AUDITSAugust 2022 - March 2026 (3 years and 7 months)London, UK- Managed client reputations through media management of issues and engaging with journalists, delivering positive coverage across multiple platforms, anticipating issues, and creating mitigation plans.- Secured tier-one coverage for clients across print, broadcast and podcasts- Spearheaded effective strategic and corporate communication programmes for listed and private clients across Financial Services (Schroders, Benchmark Capital, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Africa Finance Corp), Tech and Natural Resources (Adriatic Metals, Centamin), delivering expert counsel and stakeholder engagement strategies.- Drafted copy for clients including press releases, presentation decks, social media, media statements and responses, CEO/Chairman statements and website.- Actively contributed to new business development, identifying client needs and crafting compelling proposals that secured major account wins.
- St. Brides PartnersPR ConsultantCONSULTING AND AUDITSSeptember 2021 - August 2022 (11 months)London, UK- Stakeholder management: cultivated strategic relationships across investment community including brokers, analysts and financial journalists, drove reputation management and ensured maximum client exposure and stakeholder influence.•- Delivered comprehensive communications counsel and strategic guidance to clients navigating capital markets and geopolitical environments.- Secured tier-one, trade and specialist media coverage for clients.- Created social media programmes to maximise engagement.
- Mining JournalSenior ReporterPRESS AND MEDIASeptember 2020 - August 2021 (11 months)London, UK• - Reported on listed natural resources companies, policy developments and market trends, produced daily newsletters, published breaking news, long-form features, and strategic analysis.• - Built an extensive network of industry contacts including CEOs, government, market analysts.• - Edited and published content online, managing editorial strategy and audience engagement.
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Education
- Certificate Public Relations StrategyChartered Institute of PR2023Certificate Public Relations Strategy
- Certificate Financial MarketsYale School of Management2020Certificate Financial Markets