Gregor Mactaggart

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Central Queensland Regional Editor @ Today News Group
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Taranganba, Queensland, Australia, Australia
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About Gregor Mactaggart

Peripatetic award-winning newspaper man. Now in my 20th year as part of the Australian media. Covered sport at daily newspapers in Queensland, Northern Territory, Victoria and New South Wales then transitioned to roles as editor. Edited newspapers in Swan Hill, the Whitsundays, Gippsland and Echuca/Moama before joining the Today News Group in Central Queensland.

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Today News Group

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Central Queensland Regional Editor
Gregor Mactaggart Work Experience Details
  • Today News Group
    Central Queensland Regional Editor
    Today News Group Feb 2024 - Present
    Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
    Editor of Central Queensland Today, Bundaberg Today (September), Gladstone Today, Cap Coast Today and The Leader (Longreach). Oversee the publication of a bi-weekly, four weekly newspapers, the monthly Industry Today as well as websites. Manage a team of seven reporters across multiple sites. Work in tandem with central production team on editing, allocating and proofing of pages. Write and edit stories. Photography when required.
  • Mcpherson Media Group
    Editor
    Mcpherson Media Group Jul 2022 - Jan 2024
    Echuca, Victoria, Australia
    Editor of the Riverine Herald. Oversaw the publication of tri-weekly newspaper and website. Managed a team of five reporters and one photographer. Worked in tandem with production staff on design, editing, allocating and proofing of pages.Editor: Campaspe Valley News, September 2023-January 2024.Interim editor: Kyabram Free Press, September 2023-January 2024. Award successCommended: Riverine Herald, 2023 VCPA Overall Newspaper Excellence (Circulation 2000-6000).
  • Latrobe Valley Express
    Central Gippsland Group Editor
    Latrobe Valley Express Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
    Morwell, Victoria, Australia
    Editor of the Latrobe Valley Express (weekly) and Gippsland Times (bi-weekly). Managed a team of six reporters based in the Gippsland region. Worked in tandem with production staff on design, editing and proofing pages. Edited the monthly publication Gippsland Farmer. Managed social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter).
  • Latrobe Valley Express
    Editor
    Latrobe Valley Express Oct 2019 - Jul 2022
    Morwell
    Editor of the Latrobe Valley Express (bi-weekly until January 2022). Managed team of four reporters. Member of senior management team. Worked in tandem with production staff on design, edit and proof pages. Dealt with public enquiries. Liaised with senior people across government, council and business. Public speaking at community events, schools, functions. Also edited the monthly publication Gippsland Farmer. Managed social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter).
  • News Corp Australia
    Regional Editor - Whitsundays
    News Corp Australia Jun 2018 - Sep 2019
    Whitsundays
    Regional editor of three weekly newspapers (Whitsunday Times, Bowen Independent, Whitsunday Coast Guardian) and the premium www.whitsundaytimes.com.au website. Managed team of four reporters based in the region. Managed newspaper's social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter). Dealt with public enquiries. Liaised with senior people across government (state and federal), council and business. Public speaking at community events, schools, functions. Worked in tandem with production staff on design of papers as well as proofing and editing pages.Award successBowen Independent, runner-up newspaper excellence (circulation under 2000) at Queensland Country Press Awards.Whitsunday Times, best newspaper (circulation under 10,000) at Queensland Country Press Awards.
  • Swan Hill Guardian
    Editor
    Swan Hill Guardian May 2017 - Jun 2018
    Swan Hill
    Editor of the tri-weekly newspaper The Guardian in Swan Hill. Managed a team of five reporters (four general, one sport) and one photographer. Managed newspaper's social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter). Worked in tandem with production staff on paper design, edit and proof all pages. Edited monthly publication North West Farmer. Editor of Your Swan Hill, a 204-page lifestyle magazine celebrating the brilliance of the region. Liaised with senior people across government (state and federal), council and business. Public speaking at community events, schools, functions.Award successTwo VCPA awards (best news coverage - Kerang 10 years on, spearheaded by reporter Peter Bannan, best advertising feature - The Guardian/Gannawarra Times Football/Netball Magazine).
  • Fairfax Media
    Head Of Sport/Senior Sports Reporter
    Fairfax Media Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
    Tamworth
    Managed team of three sports reporters and ensured the delivery of local content (print/online) across the Northern Daily Leader, Namoi Valley Independent, Armidale Express, Glen Innes Examiner, Moree Champion, Inverell Times, Walcha News, Tamworth Times, Tenterfield Star, Guyra Argus and Border News.
  • Shepparton News
    Sports Editor
    Shepparton News Jul 2014 - Dec 2016
    Shepparton
    Managed team of three sports reporters and liaised with sub-editing staff, including specialist sports sub-editor on a daily basis for the Shepparton News. Allocated sports pages. Management of the newspaper’s Website, Facebook and Twitter pages. Part of management team when it comes to decision-making regarding newspaper issues.Award successShepparton News: AFL Victoria best daily football coverage 2015.
  • News Corp Australia
    Senior Sports Reporter
    News Corp Australia Oct 2011 - Oct 2013
    Darwin
    Senior sports reporter for the Northern Territory News. Covered thoroughbred racing, greyhound racing, soccer, rugby league, golf as full-time rounds, then Australian Rules football, basketball, tennis, rugby union, cricket, motorsport when required for the Northern Territory News and Centralian Advocate. Detailed race form, prices and selections for both thoroughbred and greyhound racing in the NT (more than 100 meetings per year). Filed stories for other News Corp publications (Daily Telegraph, Courier-Mail, Herald Sun, Adelaide Advertiser).Award successDarwin Cup Carnival media award 2012, 2013 (NT News)
  • Sportal
    Senior Sports Reporter
    Sportal Dec 2010 - Oct 2011
    Melbourne, Australia
    Wrote local, national and international sports stories for a broad range of sites. Providing content for video and audio broadcasts. Covered codes including AFL, A-League, Super Rugby, NRL, thoroughbred racing, Sheffield Shield/Ryobi Cup, international soccer and cricket including Ashes series 2010/11. Contributor to the Mondayitis podcast.
  • News Corp Australia
    Sports Reporter
    News Corp Australia Oct 2006 - Aug 2010
    Darwin
    Covered thoroughbred racing, greyhound racing, soccer, rugby league, golf (full-time), Australian Rules football, basketball, cricket, tennis, rugby union, motorsport (as required) for the Northern Territory News and Centralian Advocate. Detailed race form, prices and selections for both thoroughbred and greyhound racing for more than 100 NT meetings each year. Contributed to TVN coverage of Darwin Racing. Regular on Territory FM weekly sports show.Award successDarwin Cup Carnival media award 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 (NT News).
  • Apn Newspapers
    Sports Reporter
    Apn Newspapers Jul 2004 - Oct 2006
    Gladstone
    Covered Australian Rules football, soccer thoroughbred racing, basketball, golf, hockey, rugby league, rugby union, motorsport, swimming, volleyball for the Gladstone Observer. I was also acting sports editor when the regular sports editor was away.

Gregor Mactaggart Skills

Photography Writing Sports Writing Management Leadership Journalism Broadcast Journalism Editing Copy Editing

Gregor Mactaggart Education Details

  • Central Queensland University
    Central Queensland University
    Bachelor Of Communication (Journalism)
  • Gippsland Institute Of Tafe
    Gippsland Institute Of Tafe
    Sports Administration/Coaching
  • Lowanna College
    Lowanna College
    Victorian Certificate Of Education

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Gregor Mactaggart attended Central Queensland University, Gippsland Institute Of Tafe, Lowanna College.

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