ABOUT
Michael Rose writes spy thrillers that win new readers year after year. He is the former Chief of Communications for Interpol and a former journalist, broadcaster and foreign correspondent. He draws on his years of experience in exotic locations around the world for his gripping stories and characters.
Michael’s latest book is a satire about Interpol, a big departure for him from his usual thriller genre.
He also a media trainer and corporate communications consultant. He has worked for major media organizations around the world such as the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Maclean’s Magazine, UPI, Radio France International, Australia’s Sydney Morning Herald and the Reuters news agency in London.
Aside from his senior communications role at Interpol, he was once Director of Research and Communications at the Australian Press Council, and Media Manager at Amnesty International Australia.
Michael now divides his time between Sydney, Australia and his village house in Provence, France.
JOURNALISM TRAINING
In addition to his many years of work as a news journalist and foreign correspondent, Michael Rose has developed a strong reputation as a trainer of reporters.
He has worked as a trainer in post-conflict journalism in places like Nigeria, Sierra Leone and East Timor and Thailand.
He has also carried out media training and communications consultancy work for senior officials in organizations like the New South Wales Refugee Review Tribunal and the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission.
CONTACT
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Michael is also available for speaking engagements, library and bookstore readings and other literary events.
You can also contact Michael here for information on journalism training and communications consultancy.
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