Alexandra Stefanovic
Journalist
Leichhardt
Summary
An experienced journalist with skills in writing, editing, chasing stories and reporting on breaking news and current affairs, with more than three years of exposure to a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate News Producer
Channel 9
11.2023 - Current
- Working 1am to 9am on the Today Show, delivering news for a national audience.
- Functioning under extreme time pressure across multiple stories, ranging from short to long formats e.g. packages, looklives and reporter crosses.
- Being flexible and adaptable to last minute requests and changes from reporters, line up and senior overnight producers.
- Taking on senior responsibilities as line up and senior overnight producer.
- Training junior staff members to create work at a high quality level that resonates with our viewers.
- Navigating legally sensitive stories under extreme time pressure.
- Fact-checking and editing scripts before they are read live on air.
- Experience using ENPS and Avid.
- Liaising with camera operators and reporters.
- Chasing and locking in talent to appear on the show.
Social Media Producer
Channel Nine
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Produce news content across 9 News Sydney’s online platforms.
- Engage with members of the public and emergency services to learn more details on newsworthy events.
- Working collaboratively with a team (presenters, reporters, producers and video editors) to drive engagement across all media channels.
- Strong communication to effectively manage a team and train new staff.
- Develop original content using Adobe Creative Cloud to drive engagement i.e. graphics and videos.
- Strengthen content through proofreading and editing.
- Analysing competitor strategies to improve our own delivery of stories.
- Participate in monthly news WIP meetings to discuss engagement with content and strategise ways to improve engagement.
News and Culture Sub Editor
Happy Media
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Selected and allocated top stories for the day based on what would drive traffic and appeal to the audience.
- Trained interns to write at an industry level.
- Edited and published content across social platforms e.g. news stories, feature articles, interviews and promotional content.
- Utilized SEO techniques to optimise content for search engine rankings.
- Weekly site maintenance - including updating pages.
- Conducted weekly interviews with a range of guests, including musicians such as Dope Lemon, Rüfüs Du Sol and Cosmos Midnight.
- Participated in weekly news WIPs to discuss strategies on improving engagement.
Podcast Editor
The Missing Podcast Australia
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Used Adobe Premiere Pro to produce The Missing Person podcast.
- Conducted background research into cases on missing people and provided briefing notes for the presenter.
- Sourced additional content to enhance the episodes.
Content Writer
Shawtalk
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Wrote entertainment news stories ranging from fashion and beauty to relationships and lifestyle.
- Met weekly deadlines and researched latest cultural trends that would appeal to target audience - millennials.
- Collaborated with online stores, such as The ICONIC, to grow viewership.
- Developed and pitched story ideas.
- Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
Producer, Writer, and Interviewer
Chattr
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Wrote, produced and presented for music channel, 'Surround Sound'.
- Approached and engaged with people through vox pop interviews.
- Sourced and pitched ideas for promotional videos and written content.
- Interviewed musicians to promote the local music scene.
- Interviewed musicians including, SAFIA, Allday and Art vs Science.
Education
Bachelor of Communication And Creative Arts - Digital Media And Graphic Design
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW 01.2015 - 11.2020
Skills
Social media proficiency and platform management
Crafting engaging and informative content for an online audience
Adobe Creative Suite
Collaborating with team members and clients
Video production and editing
Timeline
Associate News Producer
Channel 9
11.2023 - Current
Social Media Producer
Channel Nine
10.2021 - 10.2023
Podcast Editor
The Missing Podcast Australia
07.2021 - 11.2021
News and Culture Sub Editor
Happy Media
05.2021 - 10.2021
Content Writer
Shawtalk
06.2020 - 03.2021
Producer, Writer, and Interviewer
Chattr
11.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Communication And Creative Arts - Digital Media And Graphic Design
University of Wollongong
01.2015 - 11.2020
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