Jude Clay

Experience

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  Bracknell News

  Jan 2006 - Feb 2008

  Senior Reporter

  News and entertainment reporter for regional publication. I was responsible for uncovering a story which elicited the biggest reader response in the newspaper's history. I also completed on-the-job training to gain a Postgraduate Diploma in Newspaper Journalism covering reporting, shorthand and media law.

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  Brandnation

  Feb 2009 - May 2009

  Account Assistant

  Internship with a PR agency working on the sports desk and assisting with clients including Asics, Lonsdale and Speedo.

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  RSPCA

  May 2009 - Jun 2011

  Press Officer

  Proactively and reactively liaised with members of the press from national news desks for print, TV and radio to raise awareness of and support for the charity's objectives.This included initiating and managing a PR campaign which secured high-profile celebrity endorsement and widespread national media coverage in both print and broadcast formats.

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  Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2016

  Digital Marketing Officer

  Responsible for Battersea's social media, which grew exponentially under my guidance. I also worked closely on charity's online branding, website and email marketing throughout a huge overhaul and relaunch as the organisation's popularity grew.Helped Battersea to secure a number of prestigious accolades including the top spot on the Charity Online Brand Index and CIPR award for Best Use of Social Media.I previously spent a year as a Communications Officer for the organisation before moving to the digital team on a secondment which was soon made permanent. Show less

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  Youth Sport Trust

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  Media Relations Officer
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  Macmillan Cancer Support

  Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

  Media and PR Officer

  In the national press office looking after media relations for policy and public affairs team. Secured coverage in media outlets from Chat magazine to BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. Reactively handled enquiries to deliver coverage and support the charity's enviable media profile. Devised a PR strategy for a new area of the organisation's focus in line with a brand relaunch.

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  The Typeface Group Ltd

  Oct 2017 - Feb 2019

  Senior Communications Executive

  Digital copywriter, PR Executive and Social Media Marketer for an award-winning B2B marketing agency.

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  Theme Group

  Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

  Digital and Content Strategist

  Digital marketing and copywriting for a diverse range of exciting clients.

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  The Brain Tumour Charity

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2022

  Case Study Lead

  Interviewing people who have been affected by a brain tumour diagnosis and sharing their emotive and candid stories across digital channels as well as the regional and national media to raise awareness of the organisation's work.

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  Barnardo's

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2024

  Senior Communications Officer

  Leading on external communications for the charity's amazing health team and strategic partnerships. Line manager. Proactive and reactive national media relations.

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  Leukaemia UK

  Apr 2024 - Nov 2024

  PR and Communications Manager.
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  Stroke Association

  Nov 2024 - now

  Public Relations Manager