Sure PR - public relations in Aberdeen and Edinburgh; journalist and blogger
United Kingdom
- Current
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- Owner at Sure PR
- Past
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- Founding Partner at Deadline Scotland news agency
- Crime Correspondent at The Scotsman
- News Reporter at Daily Record
- Investigative Reporter at Edinburgh Evening News
- Reporter at The Glaswegian
- Education
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- Napier Polytechnic, Edinburgh
- Holy Rood High, Edinburgh
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Stephen Rafferty’s Summary
Former national newspaper journalist with five years PR experience. Based in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, advising a broad range of retained clients ranging from oil and gas sector, engineering, computer software, local radio and horse racing. Straight talking no-nonsense PR advice, making sure your reputation is protected. Strong client loyalty and testimonials acknowledge result driven PR campaigns and success in local, national and trade press.
Stephen Rafferty’s Specialties:
Strong media/journalist contacts developed during 14 years in newspapers and maintained and expanded in PR role. Good understanding of energy industry, developed through working with a number of oil and gas clients and proven success not only in UKCS related media but also in Norway, Middle East, Asia Pacific and former Soviet republics.
Stephen Rafferty’s Experience
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Owner
Sure PR
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
Currently holds this position
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Founding Partner
Deadline Scotland news agency
(Writing and Editing industry)
June 2000 — October 2002 (2 years 5 months)
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Crime Correspondent
The Scotsman
(Newspapers industry)
January 1999 — June 2000 (1 year 6 months)
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News Reporter
Daily Record
(Newspapers industry)
April 1994 — December 1998 (4 years 9 months)
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Investigative Reporter
Edinburgh Evening News
(Newspapers industry)
October 1990 — April 1994 (3 years 7 months)
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Reporter
The Glaswegian
(Nanotechnology industry)
April 1989 — September 1990 (1 year 6 months)
Stephen Rafferty’s Education
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Napier Polytechnic, Edinburgh
HND Journalism Studies , 1987 — 1989
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Holy Rood High, Edinburgh
1974 — 1980
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Edinburgh Communications and Media
Stephen Rafferty’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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