Ms Rebecca Somerfield

Rebecca is the Program Director for the Bachelor of Communication and Media, Bachelor of Communication (100% online), and Master of Communication in UniSA Creative.  She also coordinates the Internship or Project course for Communication and Media, Journalism, Film & TV and Creative Industries students, and coordinates courses in media relations, content creation, and communication management. An experienced teaching academic, Rebecca is committed to providing a high-quality learning experience for her students, and enjoys helping each individual achieve their best. Ensuring students are job-ready when graduating is another of Rebecca's priorities, as is reinforcing the relationship between communication theory and practice.

Rebecca also has extensive communication and PR industry experience, managing projects for high-profile clients in the tourism, government, not-for-profit, and event sectors. She has held senior communication roles with the South Australian Tourism Commission, HomeStart Finance and a UK public relations consultancy. Rebecca hold a Master of Arts (Communication Management) and Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) from the University of South Australia.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts (Communication Management) University of South Australia

• Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) University of South Australia