David Findlay

Media & Communications Lead for Scotland @Barnardo's

Edinburgh, GB

Leading on all aspects of communications, media and public relations for the country\'s largest children\'s charity as part of the UK-wide Regions & Nations Hub. Working collaboratively with the National Media Team along with other departments such as marketing and social media to deliver key policy campaigns, fundraising, retail and corporate activity. Engaging with the media on a daily basis to tell the story of the work of Barnardo\'s through news releases, opinion pieces, case studies and media statements. Briefing and preparing colleagues within the organisation from CEO level down on best practice for media interaction and interviews. Creating and managing a portfolio of Case Studies featuring stories from our beneficiaries, service users and fundraisers. Formulating content for the @BarnardosScot Twitter account. Preparing reputation management statements and providing advice to colleagues on difficult and contentious issues that could damage the organisation\'s profile and wider standing. Contributing to the wider UK Media Team through on-call and out-of-hours reactive and proactive press work, as well as creating content for internal communications.

Queen Margaret University

Bachelor's Degree (with Honours), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Edinburgh Napier University

PgD in Digital Journalism, Journalism