David Linnane

Experience

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  UCC Students' Union

  Jun 2010 - Jul 2011

  UCC Students' Union Deputy President and Communications Officer

  This was a full-time role managing the amateur media outlets of University College Cork, communicating the work of the Students' Union to both students and the outside world, and advocating for students to the university and local and national governments.Having previously edited the college newspaper and presented on the college radio station as a student, I took on management roles in these organisations.I was responsible for managing the communications network for the union, keeping more than 17,000 up to date on issues and activities relevant to them on a daily basis. Show less

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  University College Cork

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2012

  Visitors' Centre Assistant

  My main role was to give guided tours of UCC's 160-year-old campus to guests of the university and groups of children from schools across Cork and Munster, part of a programme to get pupils invested in the value of higher education from a young age.I also assisted in the running of the university's gift shop and information centre, working as a retail assistant, looking after stock, and responding to the needs of any visitors to the campus.

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  The Echo

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2019

  Before the 2016 Irish general election I moved exclusively into reporting on Irish politics, providing both news and opinion pieces.In this role, I was responsible for providing comprehensive political coverage for Ireland's second city and largest county in one of the only daily local newspapers in Ireland.During this time I regularly interviewed key figures in Irish politics like the Tánaiste (deputy prime minister), leaders of the main political parties, ambassadors to Ireland, and local politicians and activists.I also used my background in political science to provide in-depth analysis into ongoing trends of Irish politics, producing opinion and analysis features backed up by hard data, as well as a weekly political column.I was The Echo's lead political reporter during the 2018 Presidential election and the 2019 local and European elections, as well as several referendums. Show less I provided in-depth local news coverage for Cork city and county for one of Ireland's leading local newspapers.During this time, I built up an extensive network across different communities in Cork allowing me to get as close to the stories as possible so I could deliver the local news that people deserved.I began to specialise in politics during this time, becoming a County Council reporter and covering the 2014 local and European elections and the 2015 same-sex marriage referendum. Show less

  • Political Reporter

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2019

  • News Reporter

    Feb 2013 - Jan 2016
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  Self-Employed

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2021

  Freelance News Reporter

  After leaving my previous position to travel, I continued to write, including returning to Ireland to provide in-depth analysis and interviews during the Irish general election in February 2020.

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  Springboard Communications

  Mar 2021 - Feb 2022

  Senior Client Executive

  As a Senior Client Executive, I supported Springboard's clients through strategic communications. From planning through the execution, I identify what our clients need to achieve their goals and tailor a campaign to fit.My work includes content development, social media strategy, media relations and content development.Clients I work with include government agencies, and both multinationals and SMEs in sectors like tech, pharma, manufacturing and healthcare.

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  Fexco

  Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

  Customer Service Representative

  I administered grants for the SEAI, the Irish state body promoting energy efficiency.

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  International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC)

  Apr 2022 - now

  Communications Officer