Matthew Millar
Head of News @Transport Scotland
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WORK HISTORY
Head of News @Transport Scotland
Glasgow, GB
Scotland’s national transport agency, with an annual budget of over £4 billion to deliver the Scottish Government’s vision for transport – working to make our transport system cleaner, smarter, safer and more accessible than ever before.• Providing specialist media relations, digital and PR handling advice to Scottish Ministers and officials on transport matters. Working closely with private office, special advisers, external partners, alongside the broader Scottish Government communications function to provide an integrated service for Ministers. • Line management, coaching and development - coordinating the wider work of the news team. As one of the Scottish Government’s busiest desks, ensuring quality and continuous improvements in our news desk operation which functions as a primary point of contact to media and stakeholders across the country. Managing PR agency support in achieving communications objectives. Auditing our strategic communications planning across the agency and how it is reflected across government.• Ensuring a robust and consistent approach is taken to evaluating communication products and services to guide continuous improvement.• News and press management – building relationships with journalists, stakeholders and influencers. Spotting issues and resolving problems, including as part of a 24/7 news operation.
EDUCATION
University of St Andrews
Master of Arts (Hons), International Relations
SKILLS
ABOUT MATTHEW MILLAR
Media relations, PR and public affairs specialist. With over a decade of experience, trusted to advise senior leaders and to operate as an effective spokesperson and advocate; building awareness, managing issues and changing behaviours through impactful and measurable communications.Master of Arts (MA Hons) in International Relations from the University of St Andrews. Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (MCIPR). Committed to continuous professional development – certificated by the Government Communications Service and recognised as an Accredited Public Relations Practitioner with the CIPR. Areas of experience: Media Relations, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Crisis and Emergency Communications, Digital and Social Media Communications, Reputation Management, Internal & Change Communications, Event Management, Speechwriting, Campaign and Media Evaluation, Policy Development, Campaign Development, Board Experience, Corporate Governance, People Management.Experience developed across the following sectors: Major Events; Policing and Law Enforcement, Major Infrastructure, Government/Public Sector, Civil Service, Transportation/Public Transport, Climate Change/Decarbonisation.
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