John O'Brien

John O'Brien is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in strategic communications, crisis management, and media relations. Currently serving as a Marketing Proposal Specialist and Communications Specialist at DIALOG since February 2019, O'Brien has previously held significant roles at the University of Calgary and Athabasca University, where responsibilities included overseeing issues management, internal communications, and reputational risk assessment. O'Brien's career began at CBC, where valuable experience was gained as an Executive Producer, Senior Producer, and Producer, contributing to various award-winning programs. Educated at Memorial University with a B.A. in Political Science and the University of King's College with a Bachelor in Journalism, O'Brien combines a strong academic foundation with a proven track record in the communications field.