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Hi, I’m Alistair Wragg—a communications professional who loves turning complex topics into clear, engaging stories. With over a decade of experience spanning travel, agency PR, and the global steel sector, I help brands connect with their audiences through smart social strategy, crisp copy, and compelling visuals.
I thrive in flat, hybrid teams and enjoy empowering others to produce high-quality, on-brand content. I’m passionate about simplifying processes, scaling impact, and bringing creative ideas to life across channels, from social and video to corporate messaging.
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English
Fluent
Work Experience
Social Media Manager at World Steel Association (worldsteel)
January 1, 2022 - PresentDirected strategy for flagship social media channels, growing followership and establishing the master brand as a primary industry voice. Led the transition to Paid Media with targeted LinkedIn and Meta campaigns generating over 40M impressions in 2025. Oversaw a 5-brand Adobe Express rollout, standardising content creation tools and accelerating scale. Promoted short-form video and visual storytelling within a flat, hybrid team, empowering broader comms colleagues to produce high-quality, on-brand content. Conceived and led the global member-led social media campaign, delivering 2.26M organic impressions and 476k reach on X, and co-creating 157 platform-ready assets.
Communications Officer at World Steel Association (worldsteel)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022Provided end-to-end communications support for major global conferences, including on-site branding, stage design, AV coordination, and production of event collateral to ensure a cohesive visual identity. Implemented Hootsuite to harmonise social media operations, consolidating accounts into a single shared calendar to optimise workflows.
Communications Administrator at World Steel Association (worldsteel)
May 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016Authored the inaugural social media strategy and established a structured weekly content calendar, formalising activity and driving early engagement growth.
Corporate Communications – Internship at Weber Shandwick
October 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016Drafted policy blogs and articles on complex topics (e.g., cybersecurity); compiled daily news briefs; conducted social media research to identify target influencers and audiences; supported targeted media pitching.
Communications Consultant at IGLYO
July 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015Drafted advocacy content for websites and coordinated member surveys to support regional dialogue on LGBTQI youth rights; maintained discretion in confidential advocacy settings and built trust with international activists.
Social Media Travel Advisor & Engagement Executive at TUI Travel PLC
March 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015Achieved leading engagement scores in a Facebook community of 1M+ followers; managed crisis scenarios (travel advisories, weather events, high-profile individuals) using a tiered severity system; supported 12-hour rolling shifts with high performance under pressure.
Marketing Assistant at Catton Communications (now S4 Labour)
June 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013Executed targeted B2B email campaigns promoting a workforce management platform and edited promotional video assets to demonstrate software capabilities.
Events Assistant at At Your Service Event Staffing
July 1, 2011 - June 1, 2013Delivered high-end hospitality for corporate/private functions, balancing responsibilities with university studies.
International Internship at Universal Orlando
June 1, 2010 - June 1, 2011Contributed to safety de-escalation as a critical final checkpoint; earned guest commendations; supported inclusive VIP standards and private experiences for high-profile guests.
Sous Chef at The Butlers Arms
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2009Operational discipline and kitchen leadership; trained by Raymond Blanc, managed brigade to deliver consistency under tight timelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc), International Tourism Management at Oxford Brookes University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013Access to University Diploma, Social Sciences at Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009NVQ Level 1 & 2, Professional Cookery at Birmingham City University (BCU)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Qualifications
Meta Certified Media Buying Professional
April 1, 2026 - April 1, 2027LinkedIn Advertising Fundamentals Certification
March 1, 2026 - March 1, 2028Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate
March 1, 2026 - March 1, 2028Adobe Express Intermediate
January 1, 2026 - June 15, 2026Adobe Express Introduction
January 1, 2026 - June 15, 2026Hootsuite Enterprise Certification
March 1, 2025 - June 15, 2026DMI Certified Digital Marketing Specialist – Social Media
November 1, 2020 - June 15, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Other
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