I believe in concise communication that is clear, accurate and entertaining.I have the professional experience to deliver the outcomes organisations require. I have recently worked in a studio environment, collaborating, and writing social media posts, EDMs, messages for CEOs, blogs and media releases.I have also done freelance work in the fields of real estate, family law, education, aged care, philanthropy and local news.Connecting with readers and stakeholders is a skill I honed as a journalist for more than two decades with The Manly Daily.I have written for web, social and print platforms.I believe knowing your readership is vital and fittingly I use the appropriate tone of voice at the right time.To the workplace I bring skills in:• Interviewing, writing and editing• Developing ideas for stories• Digital marketing and SEO sensibilities• Inbound methodology• In-house and promotional newsletters • Internal and external communications• Short and long form copywriting• Collaboration • Engaging readers and stakeholders• Creativity • Adhering to deadlines• Relationship building From my experience as a public relations consultant I bring:• An understanding of different audiences and how to communicate with them• The ability to interpret a brief and deliver on the desired communication goals• Ability to support marketing objectives through supportive communications strategiesI am a collaborative worker, thriving as part of a team. Yet I can also work autonomously.Once I understand your communication objectives I'm confident I can appropriately send out the right message.
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Content SpecialistWild Hive Pty. Ltd. Dec 2020 - Apr 2024Australia -
Freelance Journalist/Writer/Content Writer/Press ReleasesRod Bennett Storywriter Dec 2017 - Dec 2020Sydney, AustraliaWorking as a freelance journalist with individual clients and organisations, with a friendly and engaging style. Organisation which have required writing services: Streeterlaw, Covenant Christian School, Food Australia Magazine (Bite Communications), Real Media People, Leslie Alderman Consulting, Eternity News, Anglican Aid, and RSL LifeCare.Providing a range of services including: developing story ideas, writing press releases identifying and developing interesting angles, editing copy. creating image ideas. producing in-house and promotional newsletters, and copy writing.Experience working to tight deadlines ensuring a nimble turnaround and fast responses. No job is too big or too small
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Journalist (Contract)The Manly Daily Jan 2018 - Jun 2020Sydney, AustraliaProvides copy and sources images for the paper on a weekly basis.
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JournalistThe Manly Daily Newspaper Jun 1995 - Dec 2017Sydney, AustraliaCovered many areas of the publication, concentrating on community news. Interviewed company owners, CEOs, business leaders; Conducted personal interviews with former Prime Minister Tony Abbott; former NSW Premier Mike Baird; State MPs Jason Felinski, Brad Hazzard, and former State MP Peter MacDonald, and Local Government mayors Jean Hay, and Michael Regan.
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Journalist/Entertainment EditorManly Daily Newspaper 1999 - 2017Sydney, AustraliaCoordinated the paper's coverage of all things related to entertainment and arts on the northern beaches of Sydney. For 19 years worked exclusively on the paper’s coverage of the Manly Jazz Festival. Responsible for interviewing and writing stories on everyone from high-profiled international artists, to national identities and community up-and-comers. Selected stories, placed them, and then sourced images for this weekly section.
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Pr ConsultantEdelman Pr 1992 - 1994North SydneyPublic Relations consultant responsible for writing press releases and in-house newsletters. Clients included Good Year, Medical Applications, UPS, Kellogg’s, Toy ‘R’ Us, and Tourism Australia,
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