Megan O'Shea
@meganoshea
Strategic communications leader driving digital engagement and reputation growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic communications leader with over 10 years' experience in higher education, specialising in digital engagement, corporate communications and social media strategy. I have built and led high-performing teams, developed governance frameworks, and delivered data-led campaigns that boost audience growth and institutional reputation.
At the University of Warwick I lead institutional social media strategy, manage a community of hundreds of thousands of followers, and report regularly to executive boards and senior stakeholders on reputation risks and performance metrics. I have successfully project-managed high-profile events, overseen a major rebrand's digital engagement and launched internal platforms that improved knowledge-sharing for staff.
I am recognised for developing award-nominated research engagement series, driving significant campaign growth across university profiles, and coaching colleagues through recruitment and professional development programmes. I bring a collaborative, evidence-driven approach to communications and a proven record of improving engagement and organisational impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Communications Manager
University of Warwick
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 5 months)
Lead institutional social media and digital engagement strategy, grew audience to 664k followers, managed crisis communications for a major rebrand, and built a high-performing team of social media specialists while reporting insight to the Executive Board.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Warwick Management Development Programme
Management Development Programme, Management Development
2025 - 2025
Completed the Warwick Management Development Programme in 2025 to enhance leadership and management skills.
Chartered Institute of Marketing
Certificate in Professional Marketing, Marketing
2018 - 2018
Awarded Certificate in Professional Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing in 2018.
City & Guilds
Diploma in Marketing (Levels 2 & 3), Marketing
Completed Diploma in Marketing (Levels 2 and 3) awarded by City & Guilds.
Institute of Digital Marketing
Professional Certificate in Social Media, Social Media
2020 - 2020
Earned a Professional Certificate in Social Media from the Institute of Digital Marketing in 2020.
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
A-Levels, A-Levels
Grade: ABB
Completed A-Levels with grades ABB at Cardinal Newman Catholic School in Coventry.
Notion
Notion STAR Coach Global Certification, Coaching/Training
2025 - 2025
Obtained Notion STAR Coach Global Certification in 2025.
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