Oliver Cartwright

Experience

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  Shropshire Newspapers (Shropshire Star)

  Jan 2002 - Jun 2007

  Reporter

  I was a senior journalist at the Shropshire Star having moved up from the weekly papers where I was a chief reporter in charge of a small team, reporting to the editor. During my time with the Midland News Association (Shropshire Newspapers) I focused on a variety of issues including crime, politics, health and human interest stories. I also worked as a news editor, however, my main focus was always on the reporting side of the job working on and off diary.

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  NFU (National Farmers'​ Union)

  Jul 2007 - now

  I am the regional NFU communications officer with responsibility for media, campaign work and producing British Farmer & Grower magazine in the West Midlands.I work to ensure the union and its members are well represented in the media and in the eyes of the public and influencers.To be trusted and transparent; assertive and positive and to battle myth and misconception while gaining favourable coverage of the NFU and industry issues. I aim to deliver proactive and effective communications that are clear and concise and to ensure all work is relevant; it also has to be member and outcome focused.The job is very much about reputation management and being clear about the media brief with staff and what is expected. Producing quality work, helps to breed confidence which helps to deliver and manage effective relationships. Show less

  • Media Manager (Regions)

    Jun 2023 - now

  • NFU media adviser (Midlands)

    Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

  • West Midlands editor British Farmer & Grower magazine, NFU regional comms adviser

    Jul 2007 - Jun 2023