Ciaran Murray
Derry,Northern Ireland
Summary
Multi-disciplinary creative and marketing professional with more than 30 years' experience delivering digital platforms, content strategies and marketing campaigns across the public, private and third sectors. Combining a background in technology with expertise in storytelling, content creation, video production and audience engagement, I have worked with organisations ranging from local startups to major clients including Diageo, the President of Ireland, Ulster University, University of Galway, Hilton Hotels, Ricoh UK and NatWest. I bring a unique blend of technical knowledge, creative thinking and strategic marketing experience, and am seeking a role where I can continue to deliver meaningful impact while developing professionally.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Consultant
Atlantic Futures
Galway
2023.03 - Current
- Assisted over 40 researchers across four major Irish universities.
- Supported development of campaigns and programmes for innovative research.
- Developing blog articles and compelling social media content.
- Assisted in visualising research outputs and large datasets for the web.
- Aided in scripting and producing video content.
- Managed maintenance of organisation website and SEO.
- Participated in attending and documenting events across UK & Ireland.
Creative Director
Creative Metrics
Derry
2017.01 - 2025.12
- Helped multiple clients with their web, marketing and digital needs.
- Developed effective branding for numerous clients and products.
- Overseen development of websites, apps and web based systems
- Supported production and delivery of effective marketing content
- Produced, scripted and directed video content & ads
- Helped secure new business and maintain key relationships
Interim Marketing Director
The Playhouse Theatre
Derry
2024.02 - 2025.08
- Developing creative campaigns to promote shows and events.
- Supporting fundraising activities for the charity and community programmes
- Coordinating the marketing team to deliver campaigns
- Managing the production of promotional materials and social assets
- Upkeep and oversight of company website and events platform.
Chief Marketing Officer
The LAB Fund
Derry
2019.05 - 2023.12
- A social enterprise setup to help my local community
- Co-founded by myself and others
- Developed unique fundraising strategies within local community
- Supported 60+ entrepreneurs and local creatives with seed funding.
- Part time, voluntary and very rewarding!
Writer, Producer & Co-Founder
The Ulster Fry
Belfast / Derry
2015.09 - 2020.03
- Writing original comedy articles for a large online audience
- Managing team of writers and content creators
- Mainaining and managing large Wordpress website & SEO
- Managing social media content and calendar
- Directing and producing video content & commerical work
- Long successful commercial collaboration with Diageo (Guinness)
- Award winning marketing campaigns
Managing Director
Fresh Made Media
Belfast
2008.12 - 2015.09
- Managing a large team to develop bespoke websites, apps & digital media
- Writing proposals, winning new business and delivering client pitches
- Managing key client relationships
- Technical and creative oversight of all client work
- Hands on development and design to support team
Web Designer & Developer
Totalamber
Knutsford, Cheshire
2007.05 - 2008.11
- Design, development, and maintenance of company websites
- Liaising with 50+ consultants and internal team to create content
- Support of company activities in ERP and FIN software.
- Development of bespoke CMS platform
- Creation of digital assets for e-marketing campaigns
Multimedia Developer
Axisthree
Belfast
2002.09 - 2006.03
- Design and development of digital assets for internal and client projects
- Website design, development & maintenance
- Graphic design.
- Producing materials for client pitches
Design Intern
Funworld AG
Vienna, Austria
2001.07 - 2002.06
- Developing and designing web games for clients in EU market
- Maintaining website and updating marketing materials
- Sitting in on game design sessions (for PC and Gameboy)
- Experimenting with new interactive technologies
- One year university industrial placement
Education
Master of Science - International Business & Computing
Ulster University
Derry2006
Bachelor of Science - Computing Science
Ulster University
Belfast2003
Higher National Diploma - Computing & IT
North West Regional College
Derry1997-01
Skills
COMMS & MARKETING
- Strategic Communications
- Digital Marketing
- Copywriting
- SEO & SEM
- Brand Development
CREATIVE & DIGITAL
- Web Design & Development
- Graphic Design
- Video Production & Editing
- AI-Assisted Content Creation
TECHNICAL
- Software Development
- Databases & Datasets
- Data Analytics & Reporting
- Cloud & AI Tools
BUSINESS
- Project Management
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
Hobbies and interests
- Creative Writing
- Music & Popculture
Accomplishments
I was the recipient of the DANI (Digital Advertising Northern Ireland) Award Digital Business Person of the Year in 2018
Timeline
Interim Marketing Director
The Playhouse Theatre
2024.02 - 2025.08
Communications Consultant
Atlantic Futures
2023.03 - Current
Chief Marketing Officer
The LAB Fund
2019.05 - 2023.12
Creative Director
Creative Metrics
2017.01 - 2025.12
Writer, Producer & Co-Founder
The Ulster Fry
2015.09 - 2020.03
Managing Director
Fresh Made Media
2008.12 - 2015.09
Web Designer & Developer
Totalamber
2007.05 - 2008.11
Multimedia Developer
Axisthree
2002.09 - 2006.03
Design Intern
Funworld AG
2001.07 - 2002.06
Master of Science - International Business & Computing
Ulster University
Bachelor of Science - Computing Science
Ulster University
Higher National Diploma - Computing & IT
North West Regional College