Roughan mac Namara

Head Of Media Communications at Focus Ireland

Roughan Mac Namara has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Roughan started their career as a reporter for various national newspapers, where they carried out special investigation reports on housing, health services, crime, and drugs/addiction issues. Alongside their reporting, Mac Namara also wrote freelance articles for leading Irish papers and contributed to national and European magazines/journals on communications and policy issues.

Roughan then worked as a Reporter for The Sunday World and The Evening News, gaining valuable insights into the media industry.

In 1996, they joined Edelman Worldwide PR as a Senior Executive, managing accounts such as Philips Sports Manager of the Year Awards and Heineken Rugby Sponsorships. This role involved sponsorship management, media partnership, branding development, and event management.

In 2000, Mac Namara transitioned into the non-profit sector, joining Focus Ireland as a Communications Manager. In this role, they directed media work, developed communication strategies, and led political campaigns, including the award-winning "Right to a Home" campaign. Roughan also oversaw the planning, design, production, and dissemination of key information and lobbying resources for the organization. In 2007, they were promoted to Head of Media Communications, where they managed a team of seven across various departments.

Overall, Mac Namara's work experience demonstrates their expertise in media communications, advocacy strategy, political campaigning, and project management.

Roughan Mac Namara attended Technological University Dublin from 1992 to 1994, where they obtained a degree in Journalism. Prior to that, there is no information available about their education.

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  • Head Of Media Communications

    February, 2007 - present

  • Communications Manager

    February, 2000

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