Josh Schonafinger Email & Phone Number

Mermaid Beach, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

- Social media lead for @cricketcomau channels- Host of Unplayable Podcast- Journalist; breaking news, match coverage, features and previews- Commentator- Video editing

Melbourne, Australia

Perform a variety of tasks for Dare Media Group including operating a camera for a documentary on post-natal depression and hosting an online web-series based on footy coaching. My duties include: • Presenting, script-writing• Camerawork – framing, lighting, audio etc• Interviewing talent on camera

Melbourne, Australia

Writing articles for the AFL Record, AFL.com.au after attending press conferences, interviewing people in the industry or analysing statistics.

Afl House

Social Media Producer for the AFL. Working on week nights and weekends primarily, covering matches on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snap, both from the office and from the venue. There are lots of commercial obligations to meet and even more passionate fans to keep entertained. In 2018 I took on extra responsibilities such as working on the AFL Messenger Bot and AFL Fantasy social promotion.

Contribute articles and blogs to the popular fan-based sports website The Roar. In 2017 for the inaugural AFLW season, I hosted live blogs of the matches, which included previews and analysis. Articles have mainly been focused on cricket but in the future I will be looking to increase my range.

Through Facebook Messenger's Chatfuel, I created the Renegades' member and fan assistant, called RUBi.

Heidelberg West, Melbourne

Media Manager of DFS to promote upcoming programs and footy clinics. In charge of five major components: website, social media, weekly newsletter, photos and videos.Already seen a positive increase in social media followers and have helped reach a record number of registrations for the school holiday program.

Melbourne, Australia

Write a regular column in this Australian quarterly cricket magazine as well as having a role in the editing process, before the magazine goes to print.

Melbourne, Australia

Some of my roles as the Media Intern at CFC included:- Producing online and magazine written content (AFLW marquee player articles, Black and White mag…)- Media management and messaging (briefing notes for Nathan Buckley's presser etc.)- Research (player profiles, upcoming campaigns, media policy etc)- Interviewing (Kristy Keppich-Birrell, Debby Lovett, Meg Hutchins) - Behind the scenes production of podcasts, studio shows and video features (helped the team with AFLW coaches interviews…)- Workshopping campaign ideas

Mohali, India

Completed a 7-week internship with the Kings XI Punjab in based in Mohali, northern India. Roles included organising press releases for upcoming events and current news agendas, providing content for the franchise's website, providing content for and editing the media guide, assisting with the co-ordination of the entertainment during match days, attending sponsors' events and other various small operations duties.

Melbourne, Australia

Had the opportunity to complete an internship with the Melbourne Stars for the entirety of BBL|05, working with the media team. Tasks included: - Creating written content for the Melbourne Stars website, including match previews and reviews- Assisting the Digital and Social Media Manager in managing Melbourne Stars social media channels (i.e. Twitter/Facebook), particularly on match days- Assisting the Digital and Social Media Manager in the execution of eDMs, including writing content for specific databases- Attending all Melbourne Stars events including member events and Family Day and create content for website and social media - Assisting at Melbourne Stars media opportunities and PR events

Melbourne, Australia

Worked as a Media Assistant for the entirety of the 2015 Cricket World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. I was working from the Melbourne base (Melbourne Cricket Ground) and roles included match-day assistant in the media and press box, co-ordinating pre-game and post-game press conferences, assisting photographers on the field of play and ensuring the happiness of those covering the event.

Moorabbin, Victoria

Wrote a weekly wrap-up and preview for each match of the Thirds and Under 18s SFL competitions during the 2014 season. This role required a good understanding of the league, meeting deadlines and attending matches.

Wangaratta

During my gap year I worked at RetireInvest Wangaratta, a financial planning and superannuation advice business.My roles including being the first point of contact for the clients, filing and archiving, basic insurance quoting and compiling superannuation and financial plans.

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism (Sport)

High School