Polly Christie
London
Summary
A highly organised and proactive professional with experience supporting senior stakeholders and coordinating complex, fast-paced Corporate Affairs activity across media relations, public affairs and internal communications. Currently part of Weber Shandwick’s Corporate Affairs team, providing briefing, communications and event support for senior leaders and high-profile clients including IKEA, Meta and Mars. Experienced in managing competing priorities, coordinating high-level engagements and events, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across senior leaders, media and external partners. Known for bringing structure, clarity and calm to complex environments, with a high level of discretion, attention to detail and the ability to anticipate needs and ensure seamless execution under pressure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Manager
Weber Shandwick
London
2025.06 - Current
- Coordinate and deliver integrated Corporate Affairs activity across media relations, public affairs and internal communications, supporting planning and execution across multiple workstreams.
- Produce high-quality materials for internal and external audiences, including senior leader briefings, press materials and digital content for clients such as IKEA, Meta and Mars.
- Support the delivery of communications campaigns, aligning activity with client priorities and ensuring smooth coordination across teams, including a Mars Petcare campaign generating 200+ pieces of coverage.
- Organise and execute events including parliamentary activity, town halls, roadshows and media events, managing logistics, coordinating stakeholders and supporting senior leader briefings and high-profile visits.
- Manage stakeholder relationships, acting as a key point of coordination between senior leaders, media and external partners to ensure clear, timely communication and alignment.
- Monitor, track and report on communications activity using tools such as Meltwater, ensuring accurate reporting and using insights to support continuous improvement.
- Operate effectively under pressure, supporting sensitive issues, crisis communications and out-of-hours activity while managing multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism.
Associate - Senior Associate
Weber Shandwick
London
2023.05 - 2025.06
- Delivered integrated support across media relations and public affairs, ensuring aligned strategy and consistent messaging.
- Promoted to Senior Associate within one year for strong performance and client impact.
- Planned and delivered stakeholder roundtables, briefings and client events, managing end-to-end logistics.
- Supported senior visits and high-profile events, providing on-site coordination and delivery.
- Produced communications materials including fact sheets, pitch emails, backgrounders and media lists, and monitored coverage.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on public affairs programmes, including policy papers and strategic campaigns.
- Highly organised and self-directed, managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Grad Scheme - Account Executive
Hume Brophy
London & Brussels
2021.10 - 2023.04
- Supported aviation clients, including Wizz Air and Airlines for America, by coordinating media and public affairs activity in complex, highly regulated environments.
- Organised and delivered events, conferences and meetings, managing logistics, schedules and stakeholder coordination across Brussels and London.
- Produced high-quality materials including press releases, policy notes and briefing documents, to support senior stakeholders and campaign activity.
- Supported media engagement by coordinating outreach and contributing to securing coverage for aviation and other sector clients.
- Maintained and managed media and stakeholder lists, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information to support effective outreach and coordination.
- Contributed to social media channels, supporting the delivery and amplification of campaign messaging and announcements.
Education
Master's Degree - International Relations, 2:1
University of Glasgow
2020.09 - 2021.11
Undergraduate - Politics and Philosophy, 2:1
University of Stirling
Stirling 2016.09 - 2020.07
Undergraduate Semester Abroad -
Mount Allison
Canada 2018.08 - 2019.01
Skills
- Strategic storytelling
- Stakeholder engagement
- Integrated campaign delivery
- Exceptional attention to detail
- High-quality writing and editing
- Event and briefing delivery
- Crisis communications
- Media relations
Extra-curricular
- Lead a weekly run club, coordinating routes and group participation
- Wedding Cake Baker (hobby) – design and bake custom cakes for friends, family and events
Timeline
Manager
Weber Shandwick
2025.06 - Current
Associate - Senior Associate
Weber Shandwick
2023.05 - 2025.06
Grad Scheme - Account Executive
Hume Brophy
2021.10 - 2023.04
Master's Degree - International Relations, 2:1
University of Glasgow
2020.09 - 2021.11
Undergraduate Semester Abroad -
Mount Allison
2018.08 - 2019.01
Undergraduate - Politics and Philosophy, 2:1
University of Stirling
2016.09 - 2020.07