Sheena

Does Comms & Things

photo of Sheena smiling

Hey there, I’m Sheena - a communications and marketing specialist based in London.

I’m passionate about working with people and bringing culture
to broad audiences through compelling and inclusive communications strategies. If you are a cultural organisation
or non-profit, I’d love to work with you.

About

With over 15 years of experience at leading non-profit arts organisations and a particular focus on visual art and sustainability, I bring creativity, enthusiasm, care, and dedication to my work.

I thrive working in creative environments with social impact, and am excited by cultural organisations’ potential to spark inspiration in collaboration with their communities.

I enjoy working in small teams of like-minded people, and finding opportunities to forge new connections, discover new perspectives, and gain new skills.

UPDATE: As of January 2026, I am working in-house (part-time) with the wonderful team at Counterpoints Arts, the UK’s leading national organisation in the field of arts, migration and social change. Drop me a line if you’d like to connect on this work!

I also have part-time freelance availability. If i can help, please get in touch.

How I Can Help. . .

Digital

  • Website maintenance and content creation

  • Social media management and content and asset creation

Other

  • Copy editing

  • Partnerships liaison

  • Events support

  • Working with agencies

  • Basic design with templates

Drawing of a hand holding a phone. Illustration by Sheena Balkwill for commsandthings.com

Strategic

  • Communications strategy

  • Audience development

  • Comms planning

Drawing of a hand writing in a notepad with a coffee cup next to it. Illustration by Sheena Balkwill for commsandthings.com

Marcomms

  • Copywriting for newsletters, reports, press releases, web

  • Production of marketing materials - physical and digital

  • Press outreach

GET IN TOUCH
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& Things

In addition to marcomms (and when I’m not gardening, biking around London, or pickling veggies), I am drawing - attempting to build a portfolio of illustrations.

Illustrations are a brilliant way to engage audiences. They have miles more personality than stock photos, and can give a new project an appealing identity that can help it stand out. As this is new for me, I’m offering drawings to charities and community groups on a low / pro bono basis.

If you need a doodle for your project, let’s chat!

Some of my doodles

Clients

“Over the last 6 months, Metal Culture have worked closely with Sheena as our Digital and Social Producer. Sheena has been instrumental in developing our online platforms, social media presence, and ability to convey Metal’s impact through creative storytelling. Sheena’s expertise, creative knowledge, and ability to collaborate and inspire have been invaluable, providing our team with the tools, strategies, and confidence needed to share our work with wider audiences.
We would highly recommend Sheena”. - Laura, Metal Culture, (2026).