Louise Scott
Redondo Beach
Summary
Communications professional leading messaging, media engagement, stakeholder communication and government relations across government and broadcast settings. Manages public messaging, speechwriting and rapid-response support for complex policy and operational issues. Brings newsroom discipline and executive advisory experience to keep communication clear under pressure.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
External Communications
Department of Home Affairs
01.2025 - Current
- Advise the agency head on 5-10 sensitive media issues weekly across high-profile, time-critical matters.
- Provide daily media analysis, risk advice, and strategic communications support to shape planning and issues management.
- Draft speeches, talking points, and public messaging on complex policy and operational issues for internal and external audiences.
- Align communications with ministerial, departmental, and stakeholder priorities to support government relations.
- Provide crisis communication advice and rapid-response media support in a fast-moving public-sector environment.
- Coordinate events supporting public messaging and executive visibility.
Senior Corporate Affairs Manager
Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CSCRC)
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated [number] corporate events each quarter to support executive engagement, stakeholder communication, and organisational reputation.
- Developed and delivered communications strategies that raised visibility and translated complex cyber security issues for government, industry, research, and corporate audiences.
- Managed media coverage and journalist relationships with timely, accurate, strategically aligned communication of key initiatives.
- Led corporate affairs across media relations, internal communications, events, issues management, and crisis communication in a single integrated function.
Media Adviser
ACT Government Executive
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Delivered [number] press releases and communications materials to reinforce key messages and support public information needs.
- Managed 2-5 daily media enquiries across local, national, and international outlets while coordinating timely responses.
- Advised Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry and Minister for Transport Chris Steel on media, briefing, and reputational issues.
- Coordinated media events across multiple portfolios and maintained daily communication with directorates to align messaging.
- Built strong relationships with local and national media professionals to support positive coverage and faster information sharing.
- Executed strategic communications across several portfolios, balancing media activity with broader public affairs priorities.
- Supported executive communication and media risk assessment across portfolios, strengthening response readiness during sensitive coverage.
Communications Consultant - Canberra Bureau
Chief Counsel Communications
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Prepared concise communications materials for executive and government audiences across sensitive matters.
- Supported media strategy by drafting talking points, background notes, and interview preparation materials.
- Advised on crisis communication responses for issues requiring timely coordination and clear stakeholder messaging.
- Drafted stakeholder communications tailored to corporate, government, and external audiences.
Presenter | Producer | Journalist
Nine Network
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Prepared $[number] in broadcast content for prime-time news, balancing accuracy, timing and audience relevance.
- Managed 100% of live news and weather updates, maintaining clear delivery and disciplined on-air communication.
- Led newsroom production as Executive and Associate Producer for 6pm News, shaping editorial priorities and coordinating delivery under deadline pressure.
- Reported on major news stories, developing trusted sources and interviewing stakeholders to translate complex information for broad audiences.
- Presented live news and weather updates, building audience engagement and strong message discipline on air.
- Strengthened public-facing communication through live, high-pressure broadcasts that demanded composure, clarity and rapid judgment.
- Translated breaking coverage into concise messaging for viewers, supporting reputation management and executive briefing needs.
Presenter | Journalist
Seven Network
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Managed reputation coverage by [number]% during breaking news periods through careful story framing and timely reporting.
- Presented 5-10 live news segments weekly with accurate delivery and clear on-air communication.
- Developed concise scripts and live reads that supported smooth broadcast delivery under tight deadlines.
- Prepared interview questions and background notes for presenters, guests, and newsroom producers.
- Edited broadcast copy for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with newsroom standards.
Radio News Presenter/Content Writer
Austereo
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Completed 5% of assigned news rewrites per shift with clear, concise scripting.
- Delivered 5 live news bulletins each shift while meeting tight newsroom deadlines.
- Presented breaking news with a clear on-air delivery style suited to fast-moving current events.
- Edited content for accuracy, tone, and timing before broadcast to maintain consistent station standards.
- Coordinated with producers and reporters to gather timely updates for newsroom coverage.
Membership And Marketing
West Coast Eagles Football Club
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Wrote membership and marketing copy for campaigns, notices, and promotional materials.
- Coordinated stakeholder communication with internal teams and external partners on membership activities.
- Supported media responses and public messaging for club announcements and member updates.
- Maintained accurate membership records and updated campaign lists for ongoing communications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting
WA Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
Perth, WABachelor of Arts - Journalism and Public Relations
Curtin University of Technology
Perth, WASkills
- Corporate stakeholder engagement
- Crisis communication
- Public affairs leadership
- Government relations
- Executive communication and writing
- Media strategy and management
- Issues management
- Reputation management
- Message development
- Executive briefing
- Communications planning
- Media risk assessment
Affiliations
- Membership And Marketing
- West Coast Eagles Football Club, 2000 - 2002
Timeline
External Communications
Department of Home Affairs
01.2025 - Current
Senior Corporate Affairs Manager
Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CSCRC)
01.2022 - 01.2023
Media Adviser
ACT Government Executive
01.2021 - 01.2021
Communications Consultant - Canberra Bureau
Chief Counsel Communications
01.2021 - 01.2021
Presenter | Producer | Journalist
Nine Network
01.2008 - 01.2020
Presenter | Journalist
Seven Network
01.2004 - 01.2008
Radio News Presenter/Content Writer
Austereo
01.2003 - 01.2004
Membership And Marketing
West Coast Eagles Football Club
01.2000 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Public Relations
Curtin University of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting
WA Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)