Melia Rayner

Melia Rayner is a communications professional with over a decade of experience working for innovative brands and individuals.

Currently serving as the Head of Communications at Blackbird, Australia's leading VC firm, Melia has a proven track record of community building and nurturing strategic communications initiatives.

During her tenure at Blackbird, she spearheaded the development of Giants mentoring community, which saw rapid growth to over 1000 members within its first year.

In addition, Melia co-founded the Community Collective, a platform dedicated to supporting and connecting community builders, in collaboration with Paz Pisarski and Jaala Alex.

Before her role at Blackbird, Melia held the position of editor at est living, an Australian design publication, and played a key role in shaping content strategy at communications firm Character + Distinction.

Melia's versatile writing skills encompass a wide range of formats including features, advertisements, screenplays, blog posts, product descriptions, eDMs, taglines, and various marketing collateral.

She has a background in Film & Television production from Swinburne University of Technology, which has equipped her with a unique perspective on storytelling and content creation.

Throughout her career, Melia has held diverse roles in organizations such as Blackbird, The Community Collective, Startmate, Character, Est Living, and various other esteemed establishments in the marketing and communications field.

Her experience spans across community management, strategic communications, content development, and digital marketing, making her a well-rounded professional in the industry.

Melia Rayner's passion for storytelling, community building, and strategic communications shines through her impressive portfolio and contributions to the brands she has been associated with.