Nathan Rivalland Email & Phone Number

Torquay

- Commentated 20+ events across Victoria including regional, state, national and global events held in the state.- Managed over 30+ articles and press releases for online submission regarding events.- Published 10+ freelance pieces regarding surf history, athlete development and Victorian surfing news.- Interviewed over 50+ athletes at events.- Spearheaded the running of pre and post event ceremonies.My actions led to positive feedback for both my journalistic prowess and my ability to connect with others.

Torquay, Victoria, Australia

As a Media and Communications Intern at Surfing Victoria, I was responsible for preparing articles, videos and audio for publishing and assisted in promoting site content via various social media channels.I also assisted with other administrative tasks and operations.· Conducted research and wrote 5+ articles for online submission.· Led the communications and media staff in sourcing images and information for events.· Spearheaded the Longboard and Bodyboard elements of the first wave pool surfing event in Australian history. 28k current views.. Aided the running of the short boarding element of the ^ broadcast through co-commentary.· Managed at least 5+ communications plans to send onto hundreds of event sponsors, supporting partners and local and state government networks.· Strengthened my knowledge of communication sites like Mailchimp, Files Anywhere and Wordpress.For my body of work during the internship, I received positive feedback regarding my thoroughness and accuracy in reporting.

Australia

* Assisting media & comms manager with coordinating media opportunities at the event. * Webcast and beach commentary . * Interviewing athletes and stakeholders for daily media releases (to be ready to send and publish with accompanying daily photos and video assets in dropbox).* Work with on-site photographer to identify any stories during event.* Work with partnerships coordinator to identify any video interview opportunities for webcast and news. * Assist with social media publishing where required.

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Established in 2007, Goop Digital has grown to become one of the most successful digital marketing companies in regional Australia.Goop Digital offers diverse digital marketing products & strategies, with Google-friendly websites & online prominence its core focus.A regular at international conferences and visitor to Google’s HQ, Goop Digital continually enhances its marketing skills.Goop Digital provides professional marketing solutions to more than 700 clients across Australia & internationally.

- Guiding surfers through their experience in the water at URBN Surf Melbourne in an energetic way!- Conducting safety briefings in and out of the water.- Forming an inclusive community at the facility to enhance the enjoyment of visitors.

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Led and co-commentated 3+ matches of VFL and VFLW football for the Geelong Cats in the Victorian Football League mens and womens competition with GoFooty.Live radio.While working as Boundary Rider and Commentator at GoFooty.Live, I performed hours of media analysis and gathered relevant media content, by selecting relevant stories and live reports for broadcast.I also interviewed 10+ personalities and monitored leads for possible stories and facts for future submission.

- Published 5+ articles for the magazine through transcription of interviews.This was achieved through verbal and written communication skills.- Authorised 10+ pages of transcription on numerous occasions for submission.

Co-hosted the running of 94.7 The Pulse's Wednesday night sports show as well as the cohesive delivery of its replacement show Wednesday Wormhole.

- Published 5+ surfing, art and music submissions over a series of years with the Inertia online global website to assist with my journalistic development.- The experience allowed me to branch out into new avenues of journalism, away from my sporting comfort zone.- Some highlights of this were interviewing 3+ illustrious Australian bands, 2+ global surf figures and writing 5+ freelance articles about the Australian surfing landscape.

Bachelor Of Communications (Journalism), Journalism

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