Tim Mitchell

Background

About Tim Mitchell

I have spent the last 24 years working in Victoria’s metro media and communications sector, with more than a decade of experience working at senior levels of media relations and corporate affairs functions in both the government and education sectors. Prior to that I worked for a decade as on-camera reporter at commercial television newsrooms. I have worked as a journalist, a government media and policy advisor, and a communications manager, forging a strong “end-to-end” understanding of the communications process and how to meet the strategic needs of large organisations. Key Capabilities - Reputation and Brand Management - work with senior leaders to define, build and protect brand profile and reputation with external audiences- Stakeholder Relationships - operate within complex environments as a trusted business partner to provide a range of communications advice and supports that deliver on strategic goals and priorities- Content production - generate high quality corporate materials for a variety of channels that promote and demonstrate organisational expertise, successes stories, values and thought leadership- Team Leadership - recruit and build teams and systems that deliver best-practice communications services and outcomes. Specific Skills • Issues management/crisis communications • Media relations and spokesman • PR and promotions • Internal Communications • Media training • Writing for various uses – key messages, reports, brochures, editorial, media releases, web copy, speeches, etc • Project and people management