Head of the Spokesperson's Service at European Parliament
Brussels Area, Belgium
- Current
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- Head of the Spokesperson's Service at European Parliament
- Past
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- Editorial Coordinator, Press Service at European Parliament
- Press Officer at European Parliament
- Press Officer at Committee of the Regions
- Grants Administrator at Wellcome Trust
- Education
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- University of Cambridge
- Connections
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- Industry
- Public Relations and Communications
- Websites
Ralph Pine’s Summary
After several years working in press and public communications in EU institutions, I became the coordinator of the EP Press Service's committee coverage, which led to my current role as Head of the Spokesperson's Service within the Press Unit, which deals with institutional questions from the media and the practical services Parliament provides to journalists.
Ralph Pine’s Specialties:
Public sector communication in a political environment
Ralph Pine’s Experience
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Head of the Spokesperson's Service
European Parliament
(Government Agency; Political Organization industry)
September 2009 — Present (5 months)
I lead the team within the Press Unit which deals with press questions concerning the institution itself, including senstitive issues. I also look after the weekly publication on coming events of media interest, oversee press conferences and press accreditation matters and organise the team staffing Parliament's press room.
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Editorial Coordinator, Press Service
European Parliament
(Government Agency; Political Organization industry)
February 2006 — August 2009 (3 years 7 months)
I was responsible for coordinating the work of a dozen press officers following the work of the Parliamentary committees. I proposed the level of coverage for different items and then follow-up the editing and publication process. I also looked after the publication of Parliament's weekly publication on upcoming events of media interest.
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Press Officer
European Parliament
(Government Agency; Political Organization industry)
December 2003 — February 2006 (2 years 3 months)
Initially worked primarily with the English speaking media, then became Parliament's press officer for Economic and Monetary Affairs.
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Press Officer
Committee of the Regions
(Government Agency; International Affairs industry)
January 2001 — December 2003 (3 years )
Writing and editing material for the web, press releases and official publications. Answering media queries. Presenting institution to groups of visitors. Organising institutional presence at conferences and exhibitions
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Grants Administrator
Wellcome Trust
(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
April 1997 — January 2001 (3 years 10 months)
Administered medical research grant process working with expert advisory committees. Managed non-scientific aspects of grants with universities and in particular grants for the Trust's tropical medicine research units in Thailand, Vietnam, Kenya and Malawi.
Ralph Pine’s Education
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University of Cambridge
MA , Modern and Medieval Languages - Russian and Italian , 1992 — 1996
Trinity College
- Activities and Societies:
- Slavonic Society and party politics
Additional Information
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Ralph Pine’s Groups:
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EU Institutions -
Cambridge University Alumni Group
