2016 SONY WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
World Photography Organisation
Somerset House, London UK
Awards Gala Ceremony: 22nd April - 8th May
230,103 ENTRIES FROM 186 COUNTRIES
+1MIL MEDIA COVERAGE
MY DUTIES
PRE-EVENT STRATEGY
Conceiving media plans for Arts and Photography publications across UK and Ireland and internationally
Wrote artists' bios and press releases securing wide coverage for the world's largest photography awards and arts fairs on BBC, Sky Arts, The Guardian,The Times, Aesthetica, Artsy, The British Journal of Photography, L'Oeil de la Photographie, The Financial Times, Tatler and Vogue to mention but a few.
Act as a first point of contact for British and international Arts Editors, artists and curators, along with Sony stakeholders
Provided media pack, arrange interviews and photo shoots.
EXHIBITION OPENING
Arranged and overseen private and press previews achieving pre/post event coverage and reviews.
Student Focus Manager: first point of reference for 10 international young photographers (from accommodations to dedicated press day)
AWARDS GALA CEREMONY
Co-ordinate with the rest of the team as to run the event smoothly
Liaising with media professionals attending the event to facility interviews with the winners.
Live global announcement
