Eden Black
About Eden Black
Eden Black serves as the Head of Public Relations and Campaigns at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in media relations and communications, she has held various roles in organizations such as Westminster City Council and News UK.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Eden Black currently holds the position of Head of Public Relations and Campaigns at Nationwide Building Society, a role she has occupied since 2019. In this capacity, she advises leadership on media strategy and direction, focusing on both proactive and reactive communications. Black oversees a team of nine media relations managers as the operational lead for the Press Office. She has integrated social media, marketing, and internal communications into PR plans to maximize impact. Additionally, she has managed agency resources and overseen the budget for media relations. During her tenure, she led the PR team to deliver national coverage across multiple channels, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Previous Roles in Public Relations
Prior to her current role, Eden Black served as the Head of Public Relations (Product and Consumer) at Nationwide Building Society from 2015 to 2020. She also held the position of Senior Media Relations Manager (Corporate) at the same organization from 2013 to 2014. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Press Officer at the London Borough of Newham from 2009 to 2010 and as a Media Officer at Westminster City Council for six months in 2009. Her experience in public relations spans various organizations, contributing to her expertise in media strategy.
Journalism Background
Eden Black began her career in journalism, working as a Reporter at News UK and the Evening Standard from 2004 to 2005. She then progressed to a Senior Reporter and News Editor role at Archant from 2002 to 2009. Her journalism experience has provided her with a solid foundation in media relations, which she has leveraged throughout her public relations career.
Education and Expertise
Eden Black studied at London Guildhall University, where she earned a degree in English and Communications from 1998 to 2001. She also attended the Editorial Centre, achieving a National Diploma in Journalism in 2002. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in media relations and public communications.