My story

 
 

JUL 2010 - PRESENT
SYDNEY

The 7PM Company & Roving Enterprises for Network Ten

 

The Project - Senior Field Producer | Journalist

As  a senior member of the team, I work independently out of the Sydney bureau creating factual long form content. I generate original story ideas and creatively bring them to life from inception to broadcast. I research subjects, manage shoot logistics and crews, direct and interview talent in the field, write scripts and oversee the edit process. I help set the agenda, develop long term strategies for the program and negotiate exclusive interviews. I travel interstate and overseas and assume management roles when needed. Essential to the role is strong awareness of media law and ethics, attention to detail, emotional intelligence, artistic vision and the ability to remain calm in a high pressure environment.

 

AUG 2009 - JUL 2010
SYDNEY

DMG Radio

Nova 969 & Vega 953 - News Presenter | Reporter

As a key member of the news team, I wrote, edited and read live radio bulletins for two different commercial radio markets. The role relied upon my sound news judgement, strong time management skills and the ability to write accurately, concisely and creatively under pressure.

 

APR 2009 - JUL 2009
SYDNEY

Quail Television for the Seven Network

Find My Family - Researcher | Post Producer

As a researcher for the factual documentary series, I identified and developed stories, played detective in search of family histories, liaised with talent, prepared briefing notes and coordinated production schedules. As a post producer, I worked to tight deadlines identifying and scripting  original storylines for the emotional and life-changing reunion series.

 

APR 2008 - APR 2009
SYDNEY

Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance John Watkins & Minister for Roads Michael Daley

NSW Government - Senior Media Advisor

My role  within both ministerial offices was to provide high level advice on a range of state-based political issues.  This included briefing the Ministers with accurate and detailed information to be delivered to the Parliament, media and public. I was responsible for liaising with national and international news journalists and  representatives from NSW government agencies and departments. I coordinated media events for both the Deputy Premier and Premier and was responsible for overseeing press releases and responses provided to the media on behalf of the government. Essential to the role was the ability to work and react calmly, efficiently and quickly under pressure. I was also Acting Chief of Staff in the Minister for Roads’ office when required.

 

AUG 2005 - APR 2008
SYDNEY

Nine Network

TODAY Show - Producer | Journalist

My duties as a producer on the breakfast news program included researching and writing daily news packages and feature stories, conducting interviews in the field, pitching segment ideas and coordinating complex outside broadcasts. I was required to brief on-air presenters in studio and travel with them to produce on location. I also assumed the roles of Chief of Staff, News Editor and Entertainment Producer over extended holiday periods. Critical to the role was the ability to work in a high pressure environment with daily deadlines, a strong working knowledge of social and political issues and attention to detail.

 

DEC 2004 - JUL 2005
SYDNEY

Macquarie Radio Network

2GB & 2CH - News Presenter | Reporter

As an on-the-road reporter, I filed breaking news stories for the talk station. My role as news presenter required the ability to identify news stories, script, edit and read news bulletins, cut audio grabs and conduct interviews to tight deadlines.

 

AUG 2003 - DEC 2004
PERTH

DMG Radio

Nova 937 - News Presenter | Reporter

As part of the news team, I selected news stories, conducted interviews, cut audio grabs, wrote, edited and read on air bulletins.

 

2001
SYDNEY

University of Technology

Bachelor of Communication: Journalism