Journalist and Communications Professional:Emma has spent more than a decade working across newsrooms, radio, press offices and the charity sector. From breaking news and live broadcasting to PR campaigns, media training and crisis communications, she brings practical experience that audiences can immediately apply to their own work.

Engaging, Practical and Authentic:Emma's sessions are informative, interactive and tailored to the audience in the room. Whether speaking at a conference, networking event, charity forum, leadership programme or workshop, her focus is always on delivering practical insights people can take away and use.

Emma’s latest review of her speaking style says,

“Whether it's sharing her expertise on social media strategy or diving into the nuances of PR, she brings a fresh perspective and engaging presence that truly resonates. Her dynamic speaking style and ability to captivate an audience with both insight and wit, makes her an ideal choice for conferences, workshops, corporate events, and educational seminars. She's a powerhouse in the PR and charity sectors, blending creativity, strategy, and her own unique brand of humor and intelligence.”

Topics Emma Covers:

• Telling Stories That Matter: PR for Charities and Purpose-Led Organisations
  Learn how to use PR to raise awareness, build trust, attract support and share your organisation's impact. Emma covers what PR really is, how to find compelling stories within your organisation, and practical ways to create opportunities through media coverage and communications.

• Crisis Communications and Reputation Management
  You can spend years building trust and lose it in minutes. This session explores how organisations can prepare for, respond to and recover from reputational challenges. Learn the principles of effective crisis communications, protecting trust, and communicating clearly under pressure.

• Media Training and Working with Journalists
  Drawing on her experience as a journalist and communications professional, Emma helps organisations understand how the media works, what journalists are looking for, and how to communicate with confidence. Ideal for spokespeople, leaders and anyone likely to represent their organisation publicly.

• Storytelling Masterclass
  Stories help people care, connect and take action. Discover how to uncover and tell stories that resonate with your audience, build emotional connections, and bring your organisation's impact to life.

• Developing a Social Media Strategy
  Learn how to create a simple and effective social media strategy that aligns with your goals, reaches the right audience and supports your organisation's wider communications objectives.

• TikTok for Charities and Purpose-Led Organisations
  Understand how charities, CICs and community organisations can use TikTok to reach new audiences, share their impact and build engaged online communities. From content ideas to confidence on camera, Emma provides practical guidance for getting started.

• The Importance of Local Radio in PR
  Local radio remains one of the most trusted and accessible forms of media. Learn how to use radio interviews, local news opportunities and community broadcasting to increase awareness and reach key audiences.

• Burnout, Resilience and Reinvention: Drawing on her personal experience of burnout after a decade in newsrooms, Emma shares an honest and inspiring story about resilience, recovery and rebuilding. This keynote explores navigating challenges, redefining success and creating a sustainable future after adversity.

Topics can be tailored to charities, CICs, faith organisations, community groups, businesses and conferences. Sessions can also be adapted for keynote presentations, conference breakout sessions, leadership teams, trustee boards, volunteer groups, communications professionals and frontline staff.

What to Expect

Emma's sessions combine practical expertise, real-world experience and engaging storytelling. Whether delivering a keynote, workshop or training session, her goal is always the same: to leave audiences feeling informed, inspired and equipped to take action.

Every session is tailored to the audience, ensuring content is relevant, practical and aligned with the objectives of the event.

Depending on the format, sessions may include audience discussion, Q&A, practical exercises and interactive activities designed to encourage participation and learning.

Previous speaking engagements include TEDx, International Women’s Day events, in house training sessions, practice studios, charity networking events, leadership programmes, training workshops and conferences. Emma's talks consistently receive positive feedback for being practical, engaging and packed with actionable insights.

Ready to elevate your event?

Whether you're planning a conference, charity event, networking session, leadership programme or team training day, Emma can create a talk or workshop tailored to your audience and objectives.

For booking enquiries, speaking fees or bespoke training, please contact Emma directly at roseleighmedia@gmail.com.

Prefer to Join an Upcoming Group Training Session?

Take a look at the latest workshops, bootcamps and programmes available to book, including PR, social media strategy and TikTok training for charities, CICs and purpose-led organisations.

Emma Rushton is an award-winning journalist, TEDx speaker and founder of Roseleigh Media. With more than a decade of experience across journalism, charity communications, public relations and social media, Emma delivers engaging talks, workshops and training sessions that combine practical expertise with powerful storytelling.

Whether you're looking to help your audience understand PR, build confidence in social media, strengthen their communications skills, navigate a crisis, or hear an honest and inspiring story about resilience and reinvention, Emma brings energy, insight and real-world experience to every event.

Why Choose Emma as Your Speaker?

TEDx Speaker: Having delivered a TEDx talk, Emma knows how to engage an audience, communicate complex ideas clearly, and leave a lasting impression. Her talk, "Who Are You When You Give Up Your Dreams? Life Beyond the Newsroom", explored identity, burnout and rebuilding after career change. You can find her talk here