ANDY SIDLER
Oxford
Summary
Talented reporter with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, adept at crafting compelling stories from the ground up using rich sources and precise facts. Proven track record of covering a diverse range of topics and breaking news stories with reliability and integrity. An educational background in law and politics provides a strong foundation in legal principles and political dynamics, fueling a passion for effective written communication, particularly in long-form non-fiction. A keen interest in the intersection of law, politics, media, and social dynamics drives a commitment to insightful storytelling that resonates with audiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
REPORTER
Lawyerly Media
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Attended daily hearings in Australian state and federal courts to generate content for stories, taking copious notes and generating enticing headlines and leads.
- Wrote an average of three highly informative articles per day based on the content of hearings, judgments, press releases and other sources, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to ethical standards.
- Digested highly complex commercial legal judgments and hearings on a daily basis and translated them for an intelligent, industry audience. Often reading hundreds of pages a day.
- Covered a wide range of commercial disputes across various practice areas including competition and consumer affairs, tax law, insolvency, mergers and acquisitions, class actions, defamation law, intellectual property law, construction law, employment law, contract disputes, and High Court applications and appeals.
- Adhered to strict deadlines while producing high-quality work under pressure.
THIRD PARTY DEBTORS OPERATOR
Shine Lawyers
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed a file load of over 300 files. Meticulous record-keeping required.
- Maintained a high degree of attention to detail on all files.
- Communicated effectively with key stakeholders, colleagues and clients and adversaries.
- Obtained overdue balances by contacting customers via telephone and approved written correspondence.
- Helped resolve outstanding debts and secure payment arrangements with negotiation skills.
- Optimized approaches based on knowledge of customer backgrounds and current financial means.
- Updated case management system and notes and assisted with data collection and reports.
TEAM LEADER - MONASH RECOVERY CHALLENGE
Monash University
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Worked with a team of interdisciplinary students to create sustainable solutions around campus.
- Acted as the team leader, drawing on organisation and leadership skills.
- Engaged with professionals and relevant stakeholders in an appropriate manner with social awareness and professionalism.
- Worked to deadlines, problem-solved and learned to compromise and think creatively.
- Organized schedules and daily assignments for team, leveraging individual knowledge, and strengths to maximize team success.
- Obtained measurable recommendations for key stakeholders.
PARLIAMENTARY INTERNSHIP
State Government Victoria & Monash University
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Consulted with key stakeholders, set up and conducted virtual interviews.
- Engaged in meticulous and thorough research and high-level writing skills.
- Produced a detailed and thorough investigation of the legal, social and political standpoint on a selected issue.
Education
BACHELOR OF LAWS, BACHELOR OF ARTS -
Monash University
06.2024
Skills
- Proficient in legal and academic writing
- Analytical and legal research skills
- Detail-orientated editing skills
- Deadline management
- Negotiation proficiency
- Utilizing accounting software
- Database management
- Concise pitch development
Timeline
REPORTER
Lawyerly Media
04.2024 - 09.2025
THIRD PARTY DEBTORS OPERATOR
Shine Lawyers
09.2022 - 04.2024
TEAM LEADER - MONASH RECOVERY CHALLENGE
Monash University
01.2021 - 03.2021
PARLIAMENTARY INTERNSHIP
State Government Victoria & Monash University
02.2020 - 06.2020
BACHELOR OF LAWS, BACHELOR OF ARTS -
Monash University