Lizzi Morton

Head Of Communications at The Sun

Lizzi Morton's work experience is as follows:

- Head of Communications at The Sun since April 2021, responsible for leading communications for the UK's biggest newsbrand, handling proactive communications for corporate and editorial teams, managing exclusive scoops and award-winning campaigns, and dealing with issue management.

- Publicist, Comedy and Entertainment at BBC from February 2018 to April 2021, where they led the publicity campaigns for the BBC's biggest shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and launched international formats in the UK like RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Lizzi also managed crises and protected the brand, establishing excellent relationships with national press, high-profile talent, agents, and senior executives.

- BBC Corporate Press Officer F/L at BBC from January 2018 to March 2021.

- Publicist, Factual TV at BBC from September 2016 to February 2018, leading publicity for programs from the Natural History Unit and documentaries, working with high-profile talent and implementing strategies to achieve national coverage.

- Assistant Publicist at BBC News from December 2015 to September 2016, planning and delivering proactive publicity campaigns for the BBC's News and Current Affairs programs, managing on-air talent, production executives, and journalists, and dealing with important reputational issues.

- Assistant Publicist for Comedy and Entertainment at BBC from April 2014 to December 2015, planning and executing proactive publicity campaigns and launch events for comedy and entertainment programs across all channels.

- Intern at Penguin Books Ltd in March 2014.

- Work experience placement as a Sub/Copy Editor at Blaze Publishing Limited in November 2013, where they proofread and edited copy, performed creative writing, and updated websites.

Lizzi Morton obtained a Bachelor's degree in English at Birmingham City University from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, they attended Arden, although no specific information regarding degree or field of study was provided.

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    April, 2021 - present