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Emma O'Sullivan

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Biography

Emma O’Sullivan brings extensive media and issues management expertise to York Park Group, with over 20 years’ experience as a TV news journalist. Emma was previously a senior news reporter for the ABC, Network Ten and the Seven Network and also acted in senior editorial roles, including as a producer and Chief of Staff. Throughout her career, Emma specialised in reporting on crime and legal matters, business news, consumer affairs and politics, including state and federal elections.

She also covered Royal Commissions, Ombudsman and Auditor-General Reports, State Government Budgets and company Annual General Meetings, as well as natural disasters, including bushfires and floods. Emma was involved in rolling television coverage of major news events, and reported on nationally significant Supreme Court trials and High Court hearings, including leading Ten News First’s coverage of Cardinal George Pell’s court hearings and the 2019 Christchurch massacre. Emma works closely with clients to develop and deliver media and PR plans, manage issues, and to prepare executives for media interviews and other spokesperson activities.

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Reputation drives your ability to run and grow your business, achieve outcomes, mitigate risks, engage with stakeholders and create change. We work with clients to build, manage and protect their reputation.

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We work with clients to prepare for, manage and respond to crises and issues. We provide the expertise and strategic counsel to ensure you communicate with clarity and confidence.

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