Sally Annett
- Position: Faculty Communications Manager
- Areas of expertise: Strategic communications; Content creation and storytelling; SEO and web analytics; Social media management and analytics; Digital communications and engagement
- Email: S.Annett@leeds.ac.uk
- Location: G01 18 Beech Grove Terrace
- Website: LinkedIn
Profile
I have over 25 years of experience in content creation, communications strategy and planning, team leadership, project management, analytics and digital marketing. I have worked across both public and private sectors in higher education, technology and publishing, including over 10 years working at the BBC and HarperCollins.
Role
I provide communications expertise across the Faculty of Social Sciences to highlight impactful and engaging research.
- Lead internal and external communications and engagement.
- Develop and deliver communications strategy (Social Sciences).
- Provide training and guidance to staff on communications best practices.
- Creator of Faculty For Staff Intranet and Faculty Students Site, enhancing access to key resources.
- Facilitate workshops on research communications and social media channels.
- Drive improvements in web user experience, ensuring clear, accessible content journeys.
- Skilled in Google Analytics 4, JADU, WordPress, SharePoint, Hootsuite, LinkedIn, BlueSky, Twitter, SiteImprove.
Blog posts
How do you Market with Purpose?
The Quietening of Sustainability, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment blog
Videos
Podcasts
Disability Studies Rights and Inclusion module – Communicating Research