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I am a PR Consultant writing engaging copy for websites, marketing materials, show programmes, managing high impact social media content and preparing newsdesk-ready press releases with confident sell-ins.
I have worked as a Journalist in the UK and overseas, as a Press Officer at prominent arts and charity organisations and prepared successful PR campaigns for theatres, dance schools, sports and leisure facilities, schools and community groups.
I am dedicated to combining this experience with my efficiency and passion for both PR and the arts with accurate reader-friendly writing to bring fresh ideas and flair to your projects and build positive and sustainable relationships with audiences, patrons and customers.
Dianne E Watkinson BA (Hons) Film, Theatre, Television & Literature
Bespoke packages from a single press release through to planning and leading a PR campaign, press event or launch from initial ideas through to thanking Journalists for their coverage, providing a cuttings service and evaluation reports.
I am an NCTJ-qualified, award-winning journalist with experience on newsdesks and as a freelancer with specialist knowledge of the arts. I am available for news, feature-writing or coverage of theatre, music and other arts events.
I am committed to writing accurate copy which will engage and entertain your readership, whether it’s creative wording for a one-off flyer, revamping a tired website or regular content writing and management of your social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
With a BA (Hons) in Film, Theatre, Television & Literature, I am no stranger to creative projects such as scriptwriting, performance and poetry. I am available as writing partner, to review events, edit projects or to cast a critical eye over pitches.
My lifelong interest in road safety was consolidated in my role as Press Officer at Brake, the national road safety charity, working with the media and people bereaved or injured through road crashes.
In 2012, I initiated and developed a groundbreaking walk-to-school community project in my hometown and now put my passion into practice by voluntarily running the acclaimed and award-nominated Hoppa. The project has received Government plaudits, national and regional media coverage and is used as best practice and supported by the municipal council, Sustrans and the Co-Operative's Green Schools Revolution. On a daily basis, I manage a multi-route innovative yet simple, safe and healthy walk which is staffed by volunteers and teaches children lifesaving road safety skills along the way.
You can watch a brand new video of the Hoppa in action.
For more information on this project, please e.mail me at crowleeshoppa@hotmail.com
Please feel free to drop me an e.mail even if you are not quite sure what you are looking for at this stage. I am based in Mirfield in the heart of West Yorkshire and I am happy to meet you at a location to suit you. Just give me a call and we can discuss your needs and how I can help you.
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"Dianne Watkinson's withdewrespect lights up the blogosphere with its self-deprecating humour and refreshing candour. Always thought provoking and never dull, this unpretentious reflection on the trials of family life in the 21st century is a must-read for anyone who has ever faced the challenges of raising kids, using modern technology or simply dealing with other people." Stephanie Harding MA, PhD, AFTA