I’m Cassandra Charlesworth, a senior communications specialist with over 20 years of experience in public relations, media management, content strategy, crisis communication, and customer engagement. I’ve built and led multi-disciplinary teams to deliver strategic messaging, protect organisational reputation, and drive improvements in customer experience across government, industry, and community-facing programs. I’ve collaborated with Mayors, Councillors, executive leaders and diverse stakeholder groups to provide timely, transparent, and accessible communication. I’m passionate about fostering strong community relationships, ensuring messaging is clear, compliant, and aligned with organisational values, and I’m committed to delivering communications that are inclusive and easy to understand for all audiences.

Cassandra Charlesworth

I’m Cassandra Charlesworth, a senior communications specialist with over 20 years of experience in public relations, media management, content strategy, crisis communication, and customer engagement. I’ve built and led multi-disciplinary teams to deliver strategic messaging, protect organisational reputation, and drive improvements in customer experience across government, industry, and community-facing programs. I’ve collaborated with Mayors, Councillors, executive leaders and diverse stakeholder groups to provide timely, transparent, and accessible communication. I’m passionate about fostering strong community relationships, ensuring messaging is clear, compliant, and aligned with organisational values, and I’m committed to delivering communications that are inclusive and easy to understand for all audiences.

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I’m Cassandra Charlesworth, a senior communications specialist with over 20 years of experience in public relations, media management, content strategy, crisis communication, and customer engagement. I’ve built and led multi-disciplinary teams to deliver strategic messaging, protect organisational reputation, and drive improvements in customer experience across government, industry, and community-facing programs.

I’ve collaborated with Mayors, Councillors, executive leaders and diverse stakeholder groups to provide timely, transparent, and accessible communication. I’m passionate about fostering strong community relationships, ensuring messaging is clear, compliant, and aligned with organisational values, and I’m committed to delivering communications that are inclusive and easy to understand for all audiences.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Founder at The Blog Shop
January 1, 2013 - Present
Established a communications and content consultancy servicing government, industry and small business. Developed and implemented strategic communication plans, public messaging, and customer-focused content; provided media liaison and crisis response support. Led multi-writer teams, ensured brand and legislative compliance, and delivered high-volume stakeholder updates.
Features Writer & Podcast Producer at Elite Agent Magazine
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Led proactive media communications during the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering daily news, factual updates, and executive commentary; produced and hosted The Elevate Podcast; managed stakeholder onboarding, research, briefings and production; created content to support resilience, compliance, leadership development and community connection.
Freelance Real Estate Reporter at Courier Mail & Gold Coast Bulletin (News Corp)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Delivered weekly articles with fast turnaround and factual accuracy; engaged with councils, agents, developers and community members; presented complex market and policy information in accessible language.
Editor at Whitsunday Coast Guardian
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2009
Responsible for newsroom operations, budget oversight, KPI reporting, and team leadership in a fast-paced, community-facing media environment. Trained and mentored cadet journalists; ensured governance, accuracy and integrity in all published material.
Media Liaison Officer at Whitsunday Disaster Management Group
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Frontline crisis communication during cyclones and severe weather events; managed media briefings, emergency warnings, rapid updates and public information releases in compliance with emergency management protocols.
Public Relations at The Grey Army
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Public relations and communications support; contributed to campaigns, events and stakeholder engagement.
Assistant Chief of Staff / Cadet Journalist at Channel 10 News, Sydney
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Supported executive staff and cadet journalists; contributed to newsroom operations and reporting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications at University of Technology, Sydney
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026

Qualifications

Class C Driver's Licence
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization