Darragh Collins
About Darragh Collins
Darragh Collins is the PR and Community Manager at Airbase in New York, overseeing the 'Off the Ledger' community of finance professionals.
Current Role at Airbase
Darragh Collins serves as the PR and Community Manager at Airbase, stationed in New York, United States. Within this role, Darragh has been instrumental in shaping the company's narrative and managing its external communications. His efforts include directing comprehensive messaging strategies that align Airbase's internal objectives with external engagement.
Previous Experience at Airbase
Before his current position, Darragh worked as a PR Manager at Airbase from 2021 to 2022, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. During this period, he built significant relationships with industry analysts and managed the company's presence in awards and speaking events. His responsibilities also included fostering brand engagement and leading industry dialogue through strategic social media management.
Career at FleishmanHillard
From 2018 to 2021, Darragh worked as a Senior Public Relations Account Executive at FleishmanHillard in County Dublin, Ireland. In this role, he developed and implemented impactful campaigns for prestigious clients such as Fitbit, SuperValu, Cadbury, and GoFundMe. His work involved crafting strategic messaging to enhance client visibility and manage their public relations efforts.
Education and Academic Background
Darragh holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Technological University Dublin, achieved in 2014, following a Bachelor's degree in English Literature (British and Commonwealth) and Irish from University College Cork, completed in 2013. Additionally, he earned a Diploma in Digital Marketing and Strategy from Dublin Business School in 2018. His early education culminated with a Graduate degree from Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí, which he attended from 2004 to 2010.
Moderation of Off the Ledger Community
Darragh leads the 'Off the Ledger' community at Airbase, a network consisting of over 5,000 finance professionals. His responsibilities include ensuring that the community remains a no-sales zone, acting as an admin to handle reports of questionable activity, and fostering engagement and participation. He also facilitates introductions and networking within the Off the Ledger Slack group to encourage collaboration among finance and procurement professionals.