Resume
Experience
JAN 2021 - Present
Journalist/ Home Editor
Canberra Weekly
Canberra, ACT
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Work with the editorial team to develop stories on a daily basis under tight deadlines.
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Pitch story ideas for trending topics.
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Maintain a high quality of outgoing news.
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Cover an array of topics with specialisation in home, community and lifestyle.
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Assist the social media team with content.
Jan 2020-Present
Freelance Journalist
Canberra, ACT
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Organise content and writing stories according to editorial style and format standards.
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Arrange and conducting interviews via email and telephone.
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Write and edit for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels.
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Perform research and checked all facts to maintain a high standard of journalistic integrity.
July 2019-April 2020
Canberra FM
Canberra, ACT
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Assisting presenters during outside broadcasts.
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Advertising products or events on social media networks.
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Attending relevant events to promote brands.
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Operating as the face of the brand in physical and virtual networks.
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Attending relevant events to promote brands.
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Transporting promotional materials to and from various locations.
June 2019
Canberra Times
Canberra, ACT
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Assisting on projects such as transcribing and research.
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Assisting journalists in the field.
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Producing content for both online and newspaper editions of The Canberra Times, including pitching stories.
Feb 2019-March 2019
contentgroup
Canberra, ACT
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Writing blog posts for the contentgroup website.
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Writing social media posts.
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Creating media training kits for contentgroup clients.
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Communicating effectively with staff members on projects.
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Assisting on projects such as creating media clippings, editing, researching and contacting stakeholders.
Education
2017 - 2019
The University of Canberra
Bachelors Degree
University of Canberra
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Bachelor of Journalism
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Major in Content Marketing
Canberra, ACT
2015 - 2016
Canberra College
Canberra, ACT
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2015 Classes at Canberra College:
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English.
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Science (Biology).
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Math.
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History.
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Sociology.
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2016 Classes at Canberra College:
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English (Double).
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Science (Biology).
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Math.
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Psychology.
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Professional skillset
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Implementing social media strategy.
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Sourcing, developing, editing and publishing content.
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Media operations knowledge.
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Softwear:
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WordPress
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Canva
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Wix
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Avid Media Player
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Extra-Curricular Activities and Affiliations:
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Recipient of the Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance Gordon Burgoyne Memorial Prize for Journalism.
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Candidate for the Golden Key Honours Society.
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Recipient of Deans Award for Semester 1, 2019.
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Recipient of Deans Award for Semester 2, 2019
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Two years writing and producing content for The E Word and its affiliated social media platforms.
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Two years working on the Melrose Magazine as content creator and editor.
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Volunteer and Model for the Meraki Fashion Show 2019.
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Volunteer with the Cancer Council ACT.
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Volunteer for the last 11 years in charity work with JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Type 1 Diabetes.
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Digital Photography Course Certificate via CIT.
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Public speaking including school assemblies and charity days.