Leah Batstone

Experience

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  The Concordian

  Sept 2011 - May 2013

  Staff Writer
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  CUTV

  Feb 2012 - May 2012

  Video Editor/Social Media Co-ordinater
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  The Coast

  May 2012 - Jun 2012

  Intern
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  Concordia University

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  Teaching Assistant
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  Rogers Communications

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2017

  - Prepared and delivered live newscasts- Wrote news copy for radio and online - Directed topics and guests for daily talk shows- Led the technical production of live talk shows- Managed multiple social media accounts

  • NEWS 95.7 Afternoon News Anchor

    Nov 2016 - Feb 2017

  • NEWS 95.7 Producer/Reporter

    Jun 2015 - Nov 2016
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  Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Caucus Office

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2018

  Communications Officer

  - Produced internal and external communications, including press releases, newsletters, mailers, editorial content and speeches- Provided editorial content for the website and social media channels- Managed media and stakeholder relations- Organized and managed press conferences- Provided communications to support legislative efforts- Developed and directed strategic communications and issues messaging- Assisted with internal and external events- Supported the relationship between elected officials, constituents and the public Show less

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  Cecil Clarke NSPC Leadership Campaign

  Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

  Director of Communications

  - Developed and implemented campaign communications plan- Created and managed the campaign and candidate brand- Directed media, stakeholder and donor relations- Developed and distributed internal and external communications- Created and managed content for the campaign website and social media channels- Led issues management, including messaging and media opportunities- Designed and delivered province-wide tour to meet communications objectives- Organized fundraising and promotional events Show less

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  Halifax International Airport Authority

  Jan 2019 - now

  - Develop and implement communication plans and strategies for various audiences - Support marketing initiatives, including the implementation of marketing campaigns- Manage information on the Halifax Stanfield website and internal employee Intranet site- Research, prepare and distribute the airport community and stakeholder newsletter- Manage community stakeholder relationships, including the airport's Community Consultative Committee- Provide strategic government relations advice and prepare government relations materials, such as letters, speaking notes, presentations and briefing notes- Organize and deliver special events and projects such as employee internal briefings, annual general meetings, and government meetings- Respond to media inquiries and represent HIAA as a spokesperson- Research, write and distribute media releases and advisories- Manage content across all HIAA social media channels and engage with comments as required - Maintain consistency of the Halifax Stanfield brand in-person and online- Develop strategic communication materials that align with the department's overall communications goals- Collect, analyze and present social media and media analytics, inlcuding sentiment- Design relevant and on-brand graphics for social media and special projects, including cover pages for external documents and advertising- Take and edit photos for corporate use on social media and other communication materials Show less

  • Communications Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Communications and Marketing Advisor

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2024

  • Communications and Marketing Coordinator

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2020