Kelvin Anthony
Public Relations Specialist

Kelvin Anthony

Accomplished media and communications expert.

About

Kelvin Anthony has seven years of experience working in the media, communications, and public relations for national, regional, and international organizations across Fiji and the Pacific. He has worked in a wide range of areas relevant to the sustainable development of the region, particularly in climate change, education, environment, tourism, sports development, democracy, and governance. As a public relations coordinator at Fiji's national tourist office, he has delivered maximum positive publicity for Fiji’s tourism industry which was integrated with planned marketing, sales activities, and significant events. His expertise also includes research and production of quality written materials, social media campaign management, local and international media liaison, and coordination development.

Employment

4 roles
May 2019 - Present 7 years
Reporter
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

ABC is Australia's national broadcaster, principally funded by the direct grants from the Australian government but is expressly independent of government and partisan politics.

  • Provided engagement with ABC Radio Australia's Pacific Beat program.
  • Researched, produced, and reported news items.
Aug 2018 - Jan 2019 5 months
Head of Pacific Net
Greenpeace Australia Pacific Ltd.

Greenpeace Australia Pacific is the regional office of the global environmental organization Greenpeace. It is one of Australia's largest environmental organizations.

  • Ensured high-level engagement with all stakeholders in the Pacific.
  • Guaranteed clear and consistent public communications aligned to Greenpeace values and concerns, as well as local priorities and concerns.
  • Fostered relationships, organized activities and events, built networks and coalitions.
Oct 2016 - Aug 2018 1 year 10 months
Communications & Visibility Officer
Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC)

APTC is an Australian Government initiative designed as a training center, helping Pacific Islanders gain Australian-standard skills and qualifications for a wide range of vocational careers throughout the Pacific.

  • Researched and produced quality written materials such as media releases, web articles, case studies, reports, and documents relating to EU Sugar Project and leverage APTC visibility in the Pacific region.
  • Managed social media platforms and campaigns.
  • Facilitated visibility events, liaised with local and international media, coordinated development, and produced publications.
Mar 2015 - Oct 2016 1 year 7 months
Public Relations Coordinator
Tourism Fiji

Tourism Fiji is Fiji’s national tourist office with responsibilities for maximizing the economic and social benefits of tourism to Fiji from overseas.

  • Coordinated the daily activities of the public relations team and worked closely with a team of professionals with Tourism Fiji’s public relations, social media, and website partners.
  • Delivered maximum positive publicity for Fiji’s tourism industry locally and internationally, which are integrated with planned marketing and sales activities and major events.
  • Boosted the appeal and awareness of Fiji’s international visitor offerings through strategically placed and timed human interest stories.

Education

Jan 2019 - Jul 2019 6 months
Bachelor in Media Communication, Communication and Media Studies
Monash University
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 2 years 11 months
Diploma, Media and Communication
Fiji National University

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