Alexander Britton Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

The digital chief of staff for the SBS newsroom, leading on-the-day coverage of major news events, assigning reporters to cover national and international news stories as well as reactive content, liaising with correspondents and offering input to cross-newsroom planning.Duties include:- Providing daily editorial direction and overseeing story commissioning to ensure content fits with editorial values and audience needs- Using data analytics tools to inform decision-making… Show more The digital chief of staff for the SBS newsroom, leading on-the-day coverage of major news events, assigning reporters to cover national and international news stories as well as reactive content, liaising with correspondents and offering input to cross-newsroom planning.Duties include:- Providing daily editorial direction and overseeing story commissioning to ensure content fits with editorial values and audience needs- Using data analytics tools to inform decision-making, communicating key findings and audience trends to colleagues- Supervising and managing a team of digital journalists and editors, including regular feedback sessions, training and performance reviews Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Playing a key role in content production for the digital arm of SBS News, managing the news website, overseeing the production of domestic and international content which resonates with audiences, and pitching, planning and researching original content.Duties included:- Supervising reporters and sub-editors when required, mentoring on story development and looking beyond traditional angles and sources, providing feedback to reporters where appropriate- Developing fresh ideas… Show more Playing a key role in content production for the digital arm of SBS News, managing the news website, overseeing the production of domestic and international content which resonates with audiences, and pitching, planning and researching original content.Duties included:- Supervising reporters and sub-editors when required, mentoring on story development and looking beyond traditional angles and sources, providing feedback to reporters where appropriate- Developing fresh ideas and encouraging creative approaches to stories, understanding importance of strong social sells for content promotion- Liaising with colleagues to manage workloads to ensure all major news events are covered in a timely and professional way, and colleagues are given time to develop and produce strong original content Show less

Sydney, Australia

Led PA Media's overnight operation in Australia, ensuring the provision of fast, fair and accurate copy across domestic and international news wires, entertainment and sport services, and the creation of professionally crafted video packagesDuties included: - Leading the Sydney bureau day-to-day, overseeing thorough and timely coverage of domestic and international news and sport- Developing and putting into practice development plans for team members, and encouraging and… Show more Led PA Media's overnight operation in Australia, ensuring the provision of fast, fair and accurate copy across domestic and international news wires, entertainment and sport services, and the creation of professionally crafted video packagesDuties included: - Leading the Sydney bureau day-to-day, overseeing thorough and timely coverage of domestic and international news and sport- Developing and putting into practice development plans for team members, and encouraging and supporting the learning of new competencies- Mastering new skills - from social media monitoring to production of video packages on Adobe Premiere Pro - to develop the knowledge of the overnight team and enrich all aspects of PA Media's overnight output- Ensuring regular liaison and strong communication with UK-based departments to ensure continuity of service and with customers to ensure their needs are being metHighlights included:- Leading an extended team with coverage of the US presidential election in 2020- Working with all team members to develop knowledge of video editing techniques, starting from the basics and overseeing fluency with Premiere Pro- Developing an internal Wiki for team members to use as a reference to aid development of knowledge- Creating a skilled, agile and highly capable team, with an emphasis on problem solving, teamwork and which demonstrates a high performance ethos in the face of the pressure caused by a demanding news cycle Show less

Sydney, Australia

Secondment to establish and develop the Press Association's overnight operation in AustraliaDuties included:- Leading PA's Sydney-based operation where appropriate including organisation of training, leading recruitment and liaison between UK and Australia office- Reacting quickly to breaking news, and proactively sourcing stories and content through traditional and social media-based avenues- Ensuring strong awareness of issues in the UK and abroad, quickly increasing… Show more Secondment to establish and develop the Press Association's overnight operation in AustraliaDuties included:- Leading PA's Sydney-based operation where appropriate including organisation of training, leading recruitment and liaison between UK and Australia office- Reacting quickly to breaking news, and proactively sourcing stories and content through traditional and social media-based avenues- Ensuring strong awareness of issues in the UK and abroad, quickly increasing knowledge-base in other areas when required, and translating complex international events in accessible news stories with a PA audience and client base in mind- Managing customer requests and requirements in a professional and timely manner, ensuring editors are aware of breaking stories- Identifying the strengths and weaknesses within the team and developing strategies to ensure potential is being metHighlights included:- Extensive coverage of Harry and Meghan's first Royal Tour across words, pictures and video in four countries across more than two weeks- Development of new abilities in writing sport copy through coverage of the Australian Grand Prix, football matches involving Usain Bolt and remote coverage of the Super Bowl Show less

London, United Kingdom

Working overnight shifts in preparation for setting up new overnight office in AustraliaDuties included:- Coverage of breaking news and development of stories- Editing and packaging of video using Premiere Pro- Sourcing user-generated content on social media

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Reporter covering a busy regional news patchDuties included: - Producing wide-range of stories in a multi-platform way- Writing of clear, accurate and fast copy to suit deadlines- Story development and forward planning- Using social media effectively to gather news and promote content

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Leading a team of three in the coverage of local and central governmentDuties included:- Being reactive to breaking news and major announcements- Being proactive in sourcing my own stories through developing and maintaining good contacts- Mentoring and briefing colleagues about political matters where appropriate

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Providing weekend and holiday cover to Digital Publisher of nottinghampost.comDuties included:- Working with editorial staff to ensure fast and accurate coverage of breaking stories- Promotion of articles through social media and use of SEO techniques- Participating in editorial conferences and developing ideas to optimise coverage of stories online- Editing video, developing interactive maps and moderating liveblogs to accompany stories

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Covering a wide-range of stories in a variety of formats across NottinghamshireDuties included:- Generating two patch-specific lead stories a week- Being flexible, covering different news events according to the needs of the paper- Writing a weekly political-themed column

Graduate Certificate In Leadership

Ma, Newspaper Journalism

NCTJ-accredited course in Newspaper Journalism. Covered Media Law, Public Administration and Teeline shorthand.

Ba, French Studies

Leading High-Performing Teams, Organisational Leadership

A course offered by the University of Queensland Business School through edX covering psychology, human resource management.