WHO WE ARE
OpenSight Communications’ mission is to help our clients achieve their communication goals and present them to their target audiences as the best at what they do.
We achieve this through the development and execution of targeted public relation strategies.
Our tailored services involve anything from a program of ongoing profile raising activities to the development of long term multi-faceted communication strategies.
OpenSight Communications is committed to hitting the target every time in achieving the desired communication outcomes.
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Brad Emery
Founder and Principal
Professional communications is Brad’s passion as well as his profession.
Brad has over 25 years of experience in the public relations industry in a variety of sectors including politics, transport, mining, finance, IT/cyber security and property.
His diverse professional skill set ranges from the planning, development and implementation of customised communication strategies, to analysing detailed briefs and producing crisp and interesting content.
Brad specialises in media relations, developing content into compelling stories and pitching them to his broad network of media contacts to achieve maximum target audience reach for clients.
Brad also has extensive background in network building and government relations. He is a Director and Founder of the Former Colleagues Network, a comprehensive private network of political staff, including State and Federal MPs.
Brad also has wide-ranging experience in incorporating digital platforms as part of broader communication strategies. This includes developing and refining a client’s digital footprint as well as generating and managing content for digital media.
Brad has a BA Communications from the University of Technology Sydney and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Experience:
Director of Communications - NSW Minerals Council
Mar 2012 - Present
Director - Former Colleagues Network
Feb 2008 - Present
Contracted contributor - Sydney Morning Herald
March 2023 - Present
Contributor/Freelance Writer - Huffington Post, Spectator Flatwhite, Investor Weekly, FPA Magazine, 10Daily, Advoc8
Nov 2007 - 2022
Media and Communications Manager - Australian Rail Track Corporation
Feb 2008 - Mar 2012
Press Secretary - The Hon. Peter Dutton MP - Federal Assistant Treasurer
Nov 2004 - Nov 2007
Adviser/Writer - Government Members Secretariat
Jul 2000 - Nov 2004
Media Adviser - Kerry Bartlett MP
Jan 1999 - Jul 2000
Consultant - Vivienne Hardy Communications
Jul 1997 - Jan 1999