Communications staff produce:
- Research media releases for staff following assessment of news values
- Announcements about funding, major awards, senior staff appointments or major events
- Coordinated responses as a "first port of call" for media inquiries about University operational matters
- Information for journalists seeking Otago academics to provide informed commentary on issues
- Media training and support for academic staff, as well as advising staff when confronted by potentially difficult public relations issues
- Posts on University-approved social media platforms
- A variety of print and online publications designed for staff, alumni, student family and whānau audiences.
Communications Services is part of the External Engagement Division, reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor External Engagement, Professor Jessica Palmer.