Jonny Silcock

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Profile

Social Media at Edelman
Public Relations and Communications | London, United Kingdom, GB

Experience

  • Oct 2011 - Present
    Social Media / Edelman
  • Jan 2010 - Present
    Campaign Manager / Independent Media News
    As Campaign Manager, I write media releases, liase with presenters and organise and manage both interview and competition campaigns as well as pioneering several new digital routes to coverage including video podcasts and online competitions. My campaigns regularly achieve overservicing for our clients. Revitalised company website by managing regular uploads of interview audio and media releases. Incorporated blogs and twitter feed as well as encouraging take up of social media throughout the company. I have also assisted the filming and editing of video podcasts for clients. I research and write news stories/releases about about a variety of topics including everything from hard hitting news through to light-hearted giveaways. Promoted use of social media – tripling followers and utilizing social media tools to aid 'sell in' of both competitions and interviews to radio stations and online news portals. Created company Facebook page and helped develop variety of online platforms.
  • Oct 2009 - Present
    Marketing Assistant / Yelp.co.uk
    Helped establish Yelp in the UK as a freelance Writing Assistant based in Leeds. Contributed content to Yelp's newly launched UK site and encouraged use of the site within my local area. Managed interactive communities of Yelp users and fellow contributors.
  • Jun 2004 - Present
    Trainee Journalist / Ackrill Media Group
    Completed a host of placements on my local newspaper series, varying from two weeks as a 15-year-old to entire summers during my degree. Sourced, researched, developed and subbed both news and sports stories for the series’ weekly editions and online sites. Advised on digital content and website design. On latest placement, encouraged the use of social media to interact with readers.

Education

  • 2006 - 2009
    University of Central Lancashire
    BA (Hons) in Journalism
    Activities: Student newspaper Pluto, student radio station Frequency.

Additional Information

Interests:
Journalism, social media, football, music, food.

I'm a hairy media geek and music fan based in London, UK.

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