Pat Hession Email & Phone Number

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Working with ABC teams around the country to provide emergency information to our radio and social media audiences.This position is wide ranging and during active emergencies it involves responding and adapting to rapidly changing situations, coordinating plans across multiple locations, creating staffing plans, rostering, advising editorial leaders and liaising directly with emergency agencies.Away from emergency coverage this role includes responsibilities for training content makers in best-practice for radio and social, improving systems for internal communication and building relationships outside of the organisation.

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Coordinating emergency radio broadcasts and social media during emergencies. Primarily focused on emergencies in Queensland and the Northern Territory, but working on events around the country at times.During the unprecedented bushfire season this involved working on bushfire coverage in every state and territory, in addition to severe weather and coordinating emergency coverage during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Townsville, Australia

Presenting the Morning program from 9am weekdays on ABC North Queensland in Townsville, covering a broad range of topics, such as local events, politics, and gardening. This program is frequently networked into other markets in addition to serving our local audience.Previous work with the ABC has included presenting Townsville Drive program for almost 10 years, and before that presenting the Mornings program on both ABC Tropical North in Mackay, and ABC Western Queensland in Longreach.Off air I am busy creating content for ABC social media platforms, work with colleagues to increase their skills, and although I prefer to continue with my usual duties I am often called upon to act as Chief of Staff (previously known as Regional Content Manager).

Longreach

Presented a range of programs across both radio stations, built a new music database for both stations, and programmed music appropriate to target audiences.Researched, prepared, and presented local news bulletins.

Longreach

Presented a range of programs across both radio stations, built a new music database for both stations, and programmed music appropriate to target audiences.

Diploma Of Business, Management

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