Margaret Ousby
About Margaret Ousby
Margaret Ousby is a PR and Social Media Manager at Legal & General, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Master's degree in Creative Writing and has extensive experience in public relations, crisis communications, and media strategy.
Work at Legal & General
Margaret Ousby has been employed at Legal & General as a PR and Social Media Manager since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing public relations and social media strategies, contributing to the company's communication efforts. Her tenure at Legal & General spans three years, during which she has utilized her extensive background in communications to enhance the company's public image and engagement.
Education and Expertise
Margaret Ousby holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Writing - Prose Fiction from Middlesex University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA Joint Hons) in Philosophy and Literature from the University of Essex and a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the University of Portsmouth. Her educational background supports her expertise in crisis communications, direct response copywriting, and developing creative concepts for communication strategies.
Background
Margaret Ousby has a diverse professional background in public relations and communications. She began her career as a PR account manager at Hill+Knowlton Strategies in Manchester from 1988 to 1990. Over the years, she has held various roles, including Scriptwriter & Producer at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Media Relations Manager at the University of Sussex, and Communications & Engagement Lead for Covid-19 at Brighton & Hove City Council.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Margaret Ousby has developed skills in conducting communications audits and defining messaging strategies. She has provided training in media relations and public relations, enhancing the capabilities of teams she has worked with. Her experience includes working with notable organizations such as Fujitsu, the British Acupuncture Council, and the Metropolitan Police, where she served as a writing consultant.