Resume

EDUCATION

Graduate Diploma in Journalism – 2014

RMIT University

Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) – 2010 to 2012

Swinburne University, Hawthorn

Professional Major: Journalism Minor: Arts

Radio Course – 2013

Melbourne Radio School

Certificate II Music Theatre – 2005   

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)

Edith Cowan University, Mt Lawley Western Australia

 

JOURNALISM AND WRITING EXPERIENCE

Freelance Writer – 2011 to Present

• Written material for websites and advertising
• Social media set-up and maintenance
• Clients include Studio Moshi, Possum Promotions and Borrowed Blue

Creator and Editor – Present Brown Paper for Bessie – online magazine

• Researching and writing articles
• Organising and editing contributor’s articles
• Photography
• Design and layout
• Marketing and social media

Internship – September 2013 Ten News Melbourne

• Assisting reporters and camera operators in the field
• Writing, presenting and voicing a broadcast story

Internship – August 2013 3YB and Coast FM Warrnambool

• Writing news for broadcast
• Interviewing and editing sound grabs for broadcast
• Participating in live radio shows
• Assisting sales and promotions departments

Internship – January 2013 Crikey.com

• Articles researched, written and published
• Daily tips sorted, written and published
• General research for journalist’s articles

Internship – July 2012 Universal Magazines

• Articles written for Complete Wedding Magazine
• Advertorials written for Poolside Showcase Magazine
• Advertorials written for Choosing a School for Your Child Magazine
• Proof reading for various magazines

Producer and Reporter – March to June 2012 The Ivory Tower – C31 Community Television Victoria

• Assigning tasks to the team
• Sourcing talent and arranging filming dates for interviews
• Writing, presenting and editing my own packaged piece
• Ensuring the studio filming day and all editing went smoothly

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Administration Assistant – Present Studio Moshi

• Office organisation
• Scheduling
• Client liaison
• General administration and reception duties

Communications Officer & Administrator – February 2011 to December 2012 Focus Fire and Safety, Melbourne

• Create and maintain the company’s social networking pages
• Client liaison
• Writing and editing company newsletters
• Creating written content for the company’s advertising material
• General administration and reception duties

Freelance Actor and Performer – 2006 to 2009 Dance Factory Agency, Melbourne – for various clients

• MC and compare for corporate events
• Promotions
• Singer and actor in children’s pantomimes
• Face painter
• Film extra

Entertainer, Presenter and Marketing Assistant – 2000 to 2006 Possum Promotions, Perth

• Presenter and MC for shows and events
• Vocalist and front person in many Perth bands
• Marketing and promotional design
• Children’s entertainer