Tel: 01273 727527 | Mob: 07774 661849 | E-mail: sue@sueroyal.co.uk
Clear, concise, accurate and well written copy by a national newspaper journalist.
I have more than 20 years experience as a writer and sub-editor, mainly on national papers. I have also edited a magazine and been chief sub-editor of a parenting website. I have worked for Unison as a communications officer and as a local government press officer for East and West Sussex County Councils.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 Media Advisor
Managing press relations, including crisis management, for West Sussex County Council Adult Services and Environment and Economy. Dealing with press enquiries, monitoring coverage, identifying news stories and compiling press releases. producing news and features copy for council newspapers.
Oct - Dec 2005 Transformation Communications Manager (freelance)
Managing the change from social services to adult and children’s services via internal communications for West Sussex County Council. Writing press releases and newsletters.
Dec 2004 - July 2005 Communications Strategy Manager
Dealing with external and internal press relations for East Sussex County Council social services. Working on projects with voluntary organisations for publicity campaigns.
January 2005 - 31st March 2005 Freelance Journalist / PR
Writing articles and compiling case studies fr the Health Development Agency’s magazine Health Development Today and writing news and feature articles for the National Healthy Schools Standard.