Jessica Gibson

• Wrote and signed off on communications including as press
  releases, columns, letters and social media posts
• Reported directly to my MP (manager) each day and provided weekly updates on current and upcoming projects, media pitches, meetings, travel and financials
• Fostered strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders by taking
  part in several meetings per week and maintaining regular communications
• Analyzed current and proposed policies by the Government of the day and identified potential issues, including impacts to different minority groups such as iwi and women
• Regularly wrote detailed briefs and/or reports outlining proposed legislation in my MP's portfolio's, then presented to all National MP's for them to make an informed decsion on whether to support or oppose it
• Developed proposals, roadmaps and reports for potential policy ideas

• Managed three roles at one time, writing for two community newspapers and
covering city-wide breaking news online
• Produced stories for a range of audiences on topics such as
social issues, politics, business, the environment, health, sport, art,
crime, and education
• Other everyday tasks included research, interviewing contacts,
editing my own work, and keeping up to date with Government
reports, agendas, policies, and general news