Chanelle Mutawe
@chanellemutawe
PR and communications specialist with 10 years’ experience driving global media relations and strategic campaigns.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a highly motivated communications specialist with ten years of experience working with global corporate organisations. I’ve built my career across technology, legal, HR, manufacturing, and automotive, using strong storytelling to turn complex business concepts into compelling coverage.
At Clifford Chance LLP, I am the Global PR Manager, responsible for raising the profile of the firm’s Tech/fintech/Corporate/M&A practices. I develop and deliver media relations plans and campaigns, craft media pitches and briefings, draft press releases, and quickly manage inbound media inquiries.
I collaborate closely with senior leaders and manage multiple stakeholders as part of my daily work, building lasting relationships between key journalists and spokespeople. I also support spokespeople with media briefings and arrange media training, while monitoring and pitching editorial calendar opportunities aligned to PR priorities.
Earlier at Deloitte UK, I served as a Senior PR Executive covering PR for HR/Talent, including Corporate Social Responsibility, gender/ethnicity pay gaps, and the future of work. I wrote reactive comments and press releases, liaised with regional PR teams and agencies, and supported executive reporting through tailored PR activity and competitor analysis.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led PR for Clifford Chance’s Tech/fintech/corporate/M&A practices, developing media relations plans and pitching news to key outlets. Managed inbound media inquiries, supported spokespeople with briefings and training, and monitored editorial opportunities aligned to firm priorities.
Served as PR lead for Tech/fintech/corporate/M&A practices, developing media pitches and drafting press releases on client work, firm news, and lateral hires. Built relationships with key journalists and spokespeople and supported media handling through briefings and training where appropriate.
Led PR coverage for HR/Talent topics at Deloitte UK, including corporate social responsibility and gender/ethnicity pay gaps, and wrote reactive commentary and press releases. Coordinated with regional PR teams and agencies, managed media briefings and media training, and supported executive/board PR activity and competitor analysis.
Communications Consultant
Beattie Communications
Oct 2016 - Apr 2017 (6 months)
Worked across client accounts including Tesco, Hunter Jones, Specsavers, and easyHotel, drafting and pitching press releases for national and regional press. Compiled regular reports, produced PR plans, supported event management, contributed to new-business research, and drafted weekly blogs for client websites.
Supported external communications for Vodafone Group.
Trainee
Taylor Bennett Foundation in Association with Brunswick PR
Jun 2015 - Sep 2015 (3 months)
Completed a 10-week training programme with the Taylor Bennett Foundation in association with Brunswick PR to support graduates pursuing careers in PR and communications.
Community Investment Lead
Deloitte Multicultural Network
Community Investment Lead within the Deloitte Multicultural Network, a firm-wide diversity network focused on cultural learning and unlocking the potential of a diverse employee population.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of West London
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Media Studies
2011 - 2014
BA (Hons) in Media Studies at the University of West London from 2011 to 2014.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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