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I'm Matt Needham, an experienced communications professional with a working knowledge of the media and a passion for telling stories that connect with audiences. I specialise in media relations, strategy development, marketing, copywriting, editing, reputation management, crisis communications, internal communications, social media, stakeholder engagement and brand management. I enjoy guiding organisations through change and crises, mentoring client teams, and delivering consistent coverage and audience growth across press, digital, and internal channels.…I'm Matt Needham, an experienced communications professional with a working knowledge of the media and a passion for telling stories that connect with audiences. I specialise in media relations, strategy development, marketing, copywriting, editing, reputation management, crisis communications, internal communications, social media, stakeholder engagement and brand management. I enjoy guiding organisations through change and crises, mentoring client teams, and delivering consistent coverage and audience growth across press, digital, and internal channels.

Matt Needham

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I'm Matt Needham, an experienced communications professional with a working knowledge of the media and a passion for telling stories that connect with audiences. I specialise in media relations, strategy development, marketing, copywriting, editing, reputation management, crisis communications, internal communications, social media, stakeholder engagement and brand management. I enjoy guiding organisations through change and crises, mentoring client teams, and delivering consistent coverage and audience growth across press, digital, and internal channels.…I'm Matt Needham, an experienced communications professional with a working knowledge of the media and a passion for telling stories that connect with audiences. I specialise in media relations, strategy development, marketing, copywriting, editing, reputation management, crisis communications, internal communications, social media, stakeholder engagement and brand management. I enjoy guiding organisations through change and crises, mentoring client teams, and delivering consistent coverage and audience growth across press, digital, and internal channels.

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I’m Matt Needham, an experienced communications professional with a working knowledge of the media and a passion for telling stories that connect with audiences. I specialise in media relations, strategy development, marketing, copywriting, editing, reputation management, crisis communications, internal communications, social media, stakeholder engagement and brand management.

I enjoy guiding organisations through change and crises, mentoring client teams, and delivering consistent coverage and audience growth across press, digital, and internal channels.

Skills

Copywriting

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance marketing and communications consultant

November 1, 2013 - Present

Devising, developing and delivering PR and communications projects for diverse clients; running day-to-day press office functions; devising and developing media and content strategies; leading stakeholder engagement during periods of change or crisis; achieving consistent coverage and social audience growth; mentoring client marketing and communications teams; management of a UK-wide enterprise competition.

Senior PR and Communications Officer at Skills for Justice; Financial and Legal Skills Partnership

September 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Increased media coverage by 100% in just three months and gained regular coverage in national and trade titles specific to justice, law enforcement and public sector; handled extensive PR and communications activities during programme delivery.

Marketing Business Partner at The Sheffield College

July 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013

Reviewed PR practices ahead of the new term to align communications with college strategy.

Press Officer / PR Manager at Working Links

October 1, 2009 - July 1, 2013

Increased positive media coverage across national, regional and trade outlets; managed crisis communications; supervised two assistants, a PR agency and a six-figure budget; led the organisation’s industry-leading social media strategy.

Press and Publicity Officer at Doncaster College

June 1, 2006 - October 1, 2009

Gained extensive local, regional and national media coverage; managed the College’s profile during prolonged crises; edited all college publications including prospectuses.

News Reporter / East Riding Health Reporter at Hull Daily Mail

November 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006

Managed a campaign to save community hospital services.

News Reporter / News Editor at East Riding Gazette

May 1, 2003 - November 1, 2004

Edited first full paper at just 20-years-old.