Bilingual English/French communications leader specializing in corporate, crisis and broadcast communications. Worked within sport federations, agencies, embassies and corporate environments. Recognised strategic advisor delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from conception to completion. Global perspective shaped by living and working across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe brings cultural fluency and adaptability to align communications strategy with organizational goals. Resilient and culturally agile reflected through professional excellence and community engagement.…

Selina Vanier

Bilingual English/French communications leader specializing in corporate, crisis and broadcast communications. Worked within sport federations, agencies, embassies and corporate environments. Recognised strategic advisor delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from conception to completion. Global perspective shaped by living and working across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe brings cultural fluency and adaptability to align communications strategy with organizational goals. Resilient and culturally agile reflected through professional excellence and community engagement.…

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Bilingual English/French communications leader specializing in corporate, crisis and broadcast communications. Worked within sport federations, agencies, embassies and corporate environments. Recognised strategic advisor delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from conception to completion. Global perspective shaped by living and working across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe brings cultural fluency and adaptability to align communications strategy with organizational goals. Resilient and culturally agile reflected through professional excellence and community engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA DIRECTOR at International Skating Union (ISU)
August 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Provided strategic leadership across communications, media, content and digital functions for the ISU, overseeing global visibility, brand equity and digital innovation. Led the federation’s transformation into a digitally mature organisation, including a new digital ecosystem with corporate and fan-facing websites, a mobile app, and internal collaboration tools. Directed crisis communications during three Olympic Winter Games and multiple World Championships, safeguarding the federation’s reputation under high pressure. Secured and managed the departmental budget, aligning resources with strategic priorities across digital, media, PR and brand campaigns. Key achievement: Increased ISU’s social media following by 30% and positioned the federation as the leading winter sport during Beijing 2022.
COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA MANAGER at International Skating Union (ISU)
January 1, 2022 - October 23, 2025
Oversaw campaign delivery and day-to-day content across digital, PR and media channels in coordination with external partners and agencies. Maintained close collaboration with IOC, ISU Council, broadcasters, media outlets and national federations. Key achievement: Built the Media & Communications department, recruiting a team of 5 staff, onboarding agencies and freelance experts and embedding a culture of agility and transparency.
COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA COORDINATOR at International Skating Union (ISU)
September 1, 2018 - October 23, 2025
Launched ISU’s social media presence and introduced live streaming for key events, significantly expanding global reach and fan engagement. Oversaw media operations for 50+ international events per year, managed accreditation for 1,500+ journalists, and liaised with Local Organising Committees. Developed new brand architecture and communications strategy for ISU’s 125th anniversary.
GROUP MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGER at World Television
December 1, 2010 - October 23, 2025
Led Media Relations department, shaping broadcast PR strategy for clients including the European Space Agency, Coca-Cola (Europe), BAFTA, Caterpillar Inc., Hublot and others. Developed and executed tailored media relations campaigns, ensuring strategic alignment and broad international coverage.
MEDIA RELATIONS ASSISTANT at World Television
December 1, 2006 - October 23, 2025
Supported the planning and coordination of media outreach campaigns for international clients. Assisted in the development and distribution of press materials and video content for global media use. Built a global network of media contacts, securing placements across major broadcast channels.
VIDEO ARCHIVIST at World Television
December 1, 2003 - November 30, 2005
Managed video archives for international NGOs like WWF, Greenpeace and Amnesty International, preserving audiovisual content for global campaigns.

Education

Master of Arts, Film, Television & Film Archiving at University of East Anglia, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre, Film & Television Studies at University of Wales, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
October 27, 2025 - January 8, 2026
Communication 360 Certification: Business Communication, Corporate Communication, Crisis Communication & Persuasive Communication
January 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Crisis Management Certification
May 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
    paper Figure Skating Awards

    The ISU Figure Skating Awards is an annual celebration of the best in Figure Skating. This prestigious event honours not only the Skaters who captivate audiences worldwide through their creativity and entertainment but also the dedicated coaches, choreographers, and costume designers who bring the sport to life behind the scenes.

    Developed and delivered the award ceremony, first in an online format and later as a live event in partnership with Art on Ice. Oversaw the entire project, including budget management, strategic planning, implementation, fan voting, content creation, social media, and show production. I also served as Head of the Selection Commission, which was responsible for selecting the nominees each year.