15+ Years in Cultural Communications

Digital stories that bring culture to life

Content strategist, audience engagement specialist, and digital campaign lead with a proven track record across national and international cultural organisations.

Content Strategy Social Media Campaign Delivery Audience Research Media Relations

Selected Work

Campaigns, strategies, and digital initiatives that delivered measurable outcomes for cultural and educational organisations.

Maths Week Scotland campaign
National Museums Scotland

Content Strategy & Digital Campaign Lead for Maths Week Scotland

2022 – 2026

Led digital content strategy for a Scottish Government-funded national education campaign. Owned the entire digital presence — website, social media, and multi-format educational content including videos, activity packs, and classroom resources. Planned and delivered in-person events and national school competitions alongside year-round digital activity.

Maths Week Scotland campaign
Edinburgh International Book Festival

Audience Development & Community Outreach for Major Literary Festival

2018 – 2019

Planned and delivered audience development initiatives aligned with organisational strategy for one of the world's leading literary festivals. Developed outreach activity with communities across Scotland, built partnerships to expand reach and awareness, and contributed to web and digital content creation. Managed printed materials production and distribution plans.

Maths Week Scotland campaign
Museum140 — Founder

Building a Global Museum Community

2011 – 2018

Founded and led an international social media initiative connecting museums and their audiences worldwide. Created large-scale digital campaigns including Museum Memories Day (adopted as an annual international event), Adopt-a-Museum, and #MuseumRainbow. Organised offline fundraising events including the Berlin Museum Marathon and Edinburgh Museum Marathon. Initiated a family-focused programme at a major Berlin museum that became a permanent part of its public offer.

Maths Week Scotland campaign
Deutsche Digitale Bibliothek

Social Media Strategy for National Digital Heritage Platform

2014 – 2015

Conceived, planned, and implemented a comprehensive social media strategy from scratch for Germany's national digital heritage platform — the gateway to millions of cultural and scientific objects from across the country. Led content planning, creation, and day-to-day channel management. Monitored and evaluated performance to inform ongoing strategy, working within a distributed, multi-site team.

Maths Week Scotland campaign
Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Digital Media Communications for Europe's Largest Museum Complex

2012 – 2014

Designed and delivered social media strategy for one of Europe's largest and most prestigious museum organisations. Led content creation across platforms, organised on-site digital engagement events including Tweetups and blogger events, delivered staff social media training, and collaborated on the planning and launch of the organisation's blog. Supported a major website relaunch.

Maths Week Scotland campaign
National Museums Scotland

Visitor Studies & Audience Research for National Museums Organisation

2005 – 2011

Designed and delivered audience and visitor research programmes across exhibitions and public initiatives for Scotland's national museum. Analysed and communicated findings to senior stakeholders to inform strategic decision-making. Advised teams on evaluation methods, delivered training workshops, and shaped learning outcomes and interpretation for exhibition teams. Managed research budgets up to £20,000.

What I Do

Core capabilities developed across 15+ years of digital communications.

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Content Strategy

Planning and delivering multi-format content across digital and physical channels — from social media campaigns to educational resources and marketing materials.

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Social Media Leadership

Building and managing social media presence for national institutions. Strategy, content creation, community management, and performance reporting.

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Campaign Delivery

Conceiving and delivering impactful digital campaigns — from national education initiatives to international museum engagement programmes.

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Audience Research

Designing research programmes, evaluating programme effectiveness, and translating findings into actionable strategy for senior stakeholders.

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Partnership & Outreach

Building relationships with partners, educators, content creators, and communities. Cross-sector collaboration across the UK and internationally.

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Writing & Storytelling

Creating engaging copy for diverse audiences — website content, social media, educational materials, and internal communications. Bilingual English and German.

Career

2023 – Present
Trustee & Digital Communications Manager
German Speaking Congregation in Scotland, Edinburgh (Voluntary)
2022 – 2026
Digital Content Producer
Maths Week Scotland — National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh
2021
Science Communicator
Edinburgh Science Festival
2018 – 2019
Audience Development Officer
Edinburgh International Book Festival
2017
Online Communications Lead
Asisi F & E GmbH, Berlin
2014 – 2015
Social Media Lead
Deutsche Digitale Bibliothek, Berlin
2012 – 2014
Web & Online Communications Lead
Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
2012
Tutor - Visitor Studies MSc
Perth College UHI
2011 – 2018
Founder
Museum140 (International Non-Profit Initiative)
2009 – 2010
Social Media Officer
National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh
2005 – 2011
Visitor Studies / Audience Research Officer
National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh
2004 – 2005
Learning & Programmes Officer
National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh
2004
Freelance Museum Consultant
National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh

About

A bit more about me and how to get in touch.

I'm a content strategist and audience engagement specialist with deep roots in the cultural sector. Over 15+ years I've led digital communications for national museums, heritage platforms, literary festivals, and grassroots initiatives — in Edinburgh, Berlin, and beyond.

I believe in the power of compelling stories to connect people with culture, learning, and each other. Whether it's shaping a national campaign, building a social media strategy from scratch, or founding an international community initiative, I bring curiosity, creativity, and a data-informed approach to everything I do.

Location
Edinburgh, UK
Languages
English / German
Education
MA Scottish Ethnology, Edinburgh
MA Museum Studies, Leicester