Our People

Principal

Hannah is a former editor and journalist who has developed and executed successful media strategies for a variety of Australian and multi-national companies. She actively supports the media profession through her sponsorship of the ITJourno Awards and other MediaConnect events. Hannah believes in best standards and practices.  She’s active in the Public Relations Institute of Australia’s (PRIA) registered consultancies group and is part of the PRIA mentors group.

 

“Why do I do my job?  Because I believe that good businesses deserve to succeed.  It frustrates me to see bad communications get in the way of this success.  It delights me when a great message meets the kind of communications that can do that message justice.” 

Senior Consultant

Guy can write with authority and nuance on a range of consumer and business subjects.  He knows audiences and how to reach them.  He has a particular talent for finding those hidden connections between client news and topical issues in the media.  He is also a photographer and multimedia specialist with a BSc from the University of Witwatersrand and a Diploma in Press Journalism from Allenby campus.

 

“Whether it’s conveying the message through a compelling piece of writing or a podcast, the aim is the same, capturing that moment or series of moments where you can almost hear that click of understanding, of comprehension, and you know the message has gotten through.  It’s a great feeling.” 

Senior Consultant

Jonathan knows what the media wants, how it’s changing and how clients can best navigate these changes.  He specialises in thought leadership and high-level media strategy.  He has written for The New York Times, has extensive experience in video and radio production as well as training people to appear in these mediums.  He is a graduate of Columbia University School of Journalism in New York, attended Fordham University School of Law and holds a BA in Classics from Bard College.

 

“People talk a lot about messaging when we really should be considering the qualitative aspects of the message and the thinking behind it.  Communications has traditionally undervalued itself and its place in the boardroom.  Communicators must genuinely understand the business they purport to speak for.”

Senior Consultant

Veronica has developed strategic and creative communications programs for major charity, consumer and business brands like CanTeen, Google, YouTube, BlackBerry and Blu-ray.  Veronica knows how to do what it takes to extend a client’s message across all platforms, whether it be social media, live events or targeted multimedia.  She is an advocate and consummate practitioner of integrated communications.  She holds a BA in Literature and Drama studies from Macquarie University and a Masters in Communication Management from the University of Technology Sydney.

 

“I am a believer in integrated communications.  A successful communications program has to extend beyond the borders of traditional public relations.  It has to include all points of contact with a client’s audience beyond media.  If you can do this, then consistent and cost-efficient messaging will follow.” 

Comms Co-Ordinator

Jessica is the force behind Watterson’s smoothly running back office.  Among her many managerial responsibilities, Jess ensures that our extensive media and features database is always up to date and our client coverage and clip monitoring never ceases.  She also contributes to Watterson’s comprehensive understanding of the ever-changing media landscape supported by her education, a Bachelor of Media Arts and Production (University of Canberra 2010), and a fresh generational perspective.

 

“Doing this job involves constant learning about the media landscape and re-learning as things shift and change.  Before Watterson I didn’t really notice just how wide the media was in Australia, now staying on top of that is one of my specialties.”

Consultant

Cameron is a former news journalist who has channelled his media experience into a strong strategic understanding of campaign development and management.  He is an adept researcher and creative member of the Watterson team.  Cameron graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Sports Studies/BA (Communications/Journalism).

 

“Sure, fundamental things are changing in the way we communicate and you have to be on top of social media and the 24/7 news cycle, but it’s important to get past today’s trends and jargon.  Getting people’s attention has always been hard.  But it’s easier if you know what journalists care about.”