News and Media

Peter Gill, Head, News and Media
Deputy Director, Marketing and Communications Office

Peter contributes to the building and maintenance of a positive public profile for the University by introducing the media to Flinders' research and teaching achievements, engaging in strategic planning and delivery of new media platforms, producing and editing news products and publications, and managing the MACO Media team.

Peter also acts for the MACO Director, Diane Ranck, in her absence.

Vincent Ciccarello, Journalist/Speechwriter

Vincent's primary responsibilities include the preparation and distribution of media releases; seeking media interest in Flinders news; responding to media enquiries; writing stories for a range of internal and external publications, including the Flinders Journal, Flinders alumni magazine Encounter and the Flinders website. Vincent prepares speech notes for the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Barber.

Vincent also prepares and distributes the daily Media Monitors report.

Charles Gent, Journalist

Charles's primary role is to write press releases, articles for Flinders Journal and Encounter, as well as producing other written material to publicise and promote the University's research, teaching and community activities.

He provides liaison for the mainstream media in sourcing commentators and experts from Flinders, and assists and advises University staff in their dealings with the external media.

Charles also prepares and distributes the daily Media Monitors report.


Emily Charrison, Journalist (Research)

Emily’s primary role is to source stories and write articles focussed on emerging and established researchers for various University publications. An award-winning journalist, Emily also produces press releases, generates media coverage and coordinates media interviews which showcase the University’s teaching and research achievements. In addition, she liaises with the Flinders faculties to source expert staff for media commentary on a range of current topics.


 

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