Chunk Communications

Nick Walkland

Need an experienced communications professional?

Vast experience comes from working in a variety of media - online, print and broadcast - and on the other side of the fence, in PR and marketing. Knowledge of central and local government, NHS and corporate communications, and a sought after specialist for various projects and programmes.

Specialities.

Converting the complex, technical or those things considered 'dull' into something engaging.

Internal communication to diverse and disparate audiences, engaging challenging stakeholders and developing change management solutions.
Identity and brand management.

PR, events and strategic communications planning.

Broadcast producer experienced in scripting, directing and offline editing.

Prince2 and MSP practitioner.

Feature, reviews and news editor.

An all-round writing and an on-demand communications specialist, advisor and troubleshooter.

Read on for work specifics.


Take a look at some of my experience

As an on-call communications specialist, I advise on internal and stakeholder communications, crisis management, public relations and content management. I have developed numerous communications strategies and project plans for a wide range of organisations in the private and public sector. Multi-skilled, so happy to write and then layout publications or shoot and edit video for broadcast or online use.

As a writer for magazines, newspapers and online news portals, I specialise in technology and games, travel and food - but happy to research and write features on a wide range of subject for diverse audiences. Credits include BBCi, Dennis Interactive, Punch, Ziff Davis US, Daily Mirror, ZDNet, Future Publishing, and various others for ad hoc contributions.

Freelance writing highlights include:
- Creating the gadget, games and the consumer technology pages for BBCi Entertainment teen section.
- Technology columnist in the world famous Punch magazine, writing exclusive copy with a humourous twist.
- Freelance news editor on ComputerAndVideoGames.com, writing breaking stories, hands-on previews and interview features.
- On-call writer for Ziff Davis US about European game development, which included cover features for EGM, Computer Gaming World and Official PlayStation Magazine.

As a BAFTA award-nominated broadcast producer, I have credits for shows on BBC, Sky, Channel 4 and Channel 5.

Recent contract experience:

External communications manager
Office of the Public Guardian/Ministry of Justice

Communications business partner
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Senior communications and media officer
Leicestershire County Council

Communications Business Lead
Manchester City Council

Communications and Engagement Manager
NHS East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG

Communications Lead - Digital Transformation programme
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Project Communications
Anglian Water Business

Acting Head of Communications
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Communications Lead
Arch Communications for NHS Corby Clinical Commissioning Group

Communications Lead
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Communications Lead
Interserve plc for Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland NHS Trusts

Communications and Campaigns Manager
NHS Bedfordshire CCG

Communications Lead
Carillion plc with Oxfordshire County Council

Communications Manager
Atkins plc

Communications Manager
Home Office

Communications and Secretariat
e-Borders, UK Border Agency.


Marketing and Communications Manager
IRIS (Iris Recognition Immigration System) Home Office

Editor
Live Publishing

Producer
BBC Entertainment Features Manchester

Producer
Impossible TV/Planet 24

Series Producer
Illumina Digital

PR and Marketing Manager
Grolier

Producer
Planet 24

Media and Marketing Manager
Empire Interactive

Editor
Paragon Publishing

Associate Producer
Hewland International

Editor
Maverick Magazines

Writer
Europress

Editor
Platform, Nottingham Trent Polytechnic's free newspaper

Editor
Confidential for Intermediates and Special Reserve


Contact Nick at info@chunk.org

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