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Meagan Byrd

Summary

Driven communications professional bringing an expansive background in media and public relations across the public and private sector. Experienced in leveraging partnerships to achieve corporate storytelling objectives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Press Secretary

Office Of The Premier Of Nova Scotia
04.2023 - Current

- Served as main media contact and spokesperson for Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.

- Developed and executed communications and marketing strategy using a wide array of tactics across paid, earned, shared and owned media.

- Provided strategic counsel for the Premier, Cabinet Ministers and MLAs on communications and media relations.

- Achieved the Premier’s communications objectives through preparation of communications materials including speeches, press releases, media statements and community op-eds.


Strategic Communications Consultant

Crestview Strategy
01.2023 - 04.2023

- Provided strategic advice to a range of clients on communications and media relations.

- Provided guidance to clients on managing issues and risk relating to brand reputation/recognition.

- Developed marketing and communications plans to support achieving client’s strategic objectives.

- Created comprehensive social media content for clients in a range of sectors.

Strategic Communications Intern

Crestview Strategy
04.2022 - 01.2023

- Conducted extensive media monitoring research, producing media coverage reports for clients.

- Supported consultants in producing materials to support communications objectives of clients.

Writer, Parliamentary Committees

IPoliticsINTEL
11.2021 - 11.2022

- Covered parliamentary committees, producing comprehensive reports and briefing notes on committee proceedings.

Communications Intern

Bill Graham Centre
01.2019 - 01.2020

- Drafted all external communications materials for the Centre, including the digital newsletter and website content.

Education

Master of Journalism -

University of King's College
Halifax, NS
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
06.2020

Skills

Media Relations

Brand and Reputation Building

PR Strategy Development

Issues Management

Social Media Marketing

Media Monitoring

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Press Secretary

Office Of The Premier Of Nova Scotia
04.2023 - Current

Strategic Communications Consultant

Crestview Strategy
01.2023 - 04.2023

Strategic Communications Intern

Crestview Strategy
04.2022 - 01.2023

Writer, Parliamentary Committees

IPoliticsINTEL
11.2021 - 11.2022

Communications Intern

Bill Graham Centre
01.2019 - 01.2020

Master of Journalism -

University of King's College

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Toronto
Meagan Byrd