I'M SEAN GALLAGHER.
Helping Sports Brands & Athletes Tell Their Story.
ABOUT SEAN
Meet Sean Gallagher: Sports PR & Communications Specialist
I’m Sean Gallagher, a versatile and driven professional with extensive expertise across digital, print, and broadcast media. I’ve worked with some of the biggest names in sport, from Premier League footballers and boxing champions to global events like the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships and Globe Soccer Dubai Awards
TESTIMONIALS
Kelly Cates
Sean has played a pivotal role in our PR efforts for the Globe Soccer Dubai Awards. His knowledge of the football industry, content creation skills and seamless ability to connect with wider media contacts were hugely beneficial in helping us strengthen our international presence.
Neil Hamp Adams
Project Lead, Globe Soccer Dubai Awards
Sean stands out for his passion and ability to make and nurture contacts in the sports world. He was always highly regarded and trusted by insiders at the clubs he covered, especially QPR, which resulted in a string of exclusives for our titles. Our coverage and website traffic suffered significantly after he left.
Emily Banks
Former Editor of Brent & Kilburn Times
I have worked with Sean for a number of years at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships and he is a top-class communications operator, who offers a wide skillset including strong writing skills, overall project oversight and excellent stakeholder management.
Alex Prior
Senior Director, Global Communications, WTA
Featured Work
A closer look at some of the projects and partnerships I’ve led across the sports media and PR landscape.
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2025
Senior Media Relations Lead
Overseeing end-to-end communications for one of the UAE’s premier international sports events. I managed press coordination, crisis comms, and media briefings – ensuring global coverage while maintaining the event’s trusted reputation.
Highlight:
Crisis comms leadership during unexpected press moments, delivering clear messaging under pressure.
Globe Soccer Dubai Awards 2024
PR & International Media Advisor
Playing a pivotal role in elevating the Awards’ global visibility through targeted media outreach and tailored content strategies. I worked closely with stakeholders to drive narratives across football’s biggest names.
Highlight:
Increased international press reach year-on-year, securing features in key publications across Europe and MENA.
Jason Roberts Foundation
BBC Radio 5 Live
talkSPORT & The Sun
Athlete Brand Support (Confidential Clients)
CLIENTS I'VE WORKED WITH
A selection of clients I've worked with across my career in sports journalism.
CAREER TO DATE
Action Global Communications
(2022 – Present)
Regional Lead – Sports Communications
Leading PR strategy and content creation for sports clients across the MENA region. Successfully led on crisis communications; demonstrated most recently at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
talkSPORT (2018 – 2021)
Senior Sports Writer & Editor
Produced exclusive interviews and features with footballers and boxers, including Ebere Eze, Les Ferdinand, and Steven Caulker. Oversaw website content and social media management.
BBC Radio 5 Live (2014 – 2018)
Social Media Producer & Assistant Producer
Progressed from researcher to producing Robbie Savage’s Saturday show. Also crafted digital content for BBC’s flagship football phone-in.
Jason Roberts Foundation (2013-2022)
Media Advisor/Consultant
Shaping media strategy, mentoring young journalists, and delivering workshops, including international initiatives in Grenada.