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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, and.