ARGYRO VOURDOUMPA
Glenelg East,SA
Summary
Dynamic Journalist bringing more than ten years of experience. Hardworking and reliable with entrepreneurial spirit and passion for developing and reporting engaging content. Versed in writing and editing for multiple digital media platforms, social media and online platforms.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
FREELANCE JOURNALIST & MEDIA CONSULTANT
2022.11 - Current
EDITOR IN CHIEF
The Greek Herald
2021.07 - 2022.11
- Based in Adelaide I lead and managed content teams, contributors and graphic designers based in Sydney, Melbourne and Greece
- Reviewed the content of the print (in Greek) and the online edition (in English) of The
- Greek Herald, Australia’s only daily national newspaper for the Greek community with a readership of 55,000/week
- Determined publishing guidelines and ensured editorial board is consistent with the publication’s scope
- Represented the publication at publishing conferences and social events as part of marketing and fundraising efforts for the publication
- Guided the digital team in managing social media
- Coordinated content and made final decisions on layout for special editions
- Created relationships and collaborated with other ethnic media
- Accomplishments: 1
- Created an extensive network of contacts within state and federal governments which resulted in the publication’s recognition as an example of ethnic media in the
- Parliament of NSW 2
- During my tenure The Greek Herald became a finalist for the 2020 and 2021 NSW
- Premier’s Multicultural Media Awards 3
- Developed Social Media Strategy, which resulted in 39% increase in Reach and within two years
JOURNALIST
The Greek Herald
2020.03 - 2021.07
Special Broadcasting Services, SBS
2019.05 - 2020.06
FREELANCE JOURNALIST
Neos Kosmos Newspaper
2019.06 - 2020.04
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT CREATOR
Australian Red Cross
2019.06 - 2019.12
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
Whittlesea Community Connections
2016.12 - 2019.09
- Developed Volunteer social media Policy & Social Media Strategy
- Managed and monitored Facebook Page, Events, Audience Targeting & Advertising
- Updated website and drafted press releases
- Supervised work of media volunteers
DIGITAL/RADIO CONTENT PRODUCER
Special Broadcasting Services, SBS
2018.02 - 2019.04
- Developed and Executed the Greek Program’s Social Media Strategy
- Worked with the Online and Content teams to identify, develop and amplify SBS Radio exclusive stories across all SBS content platforms
- Assisted the Executive Producer in the daily management of the relevant language website, and social media channels
- Worked with Program Manager & Executive Producer in managing social mediaad campaigns to specified budgets; specifically, Facebook ads
- Produced and Presented audio content live and recorded
VOLUNTEER MEDIA &COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Whittlesea Community Connections
2016.05 - 2016.12
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Cancer Council Victoria
2016.04 - 2016.09
COPYWRITER FOR BALI SECTION
Little Steps Asia online publication
2014.09 - 2016.04
VOLUNTEER
Hellenic Cultural Center
2013.01 - 2014.01
VOLUNTEER ENGLISH PLAYGROUP TEACHER
2013.01 - 2014.01
Kampung Kids Foundation
2009.01 - 2012.01
- Travelled to and lived in South and West Kalimantan
Regional TV Channel
TV NEWS REPORTER AND NEWS BULLETIN PRESENTER, ATTICA TV
2007.01 - 2009.01
REPORTER
Fortnightly regional newspaper, PAROUSIA
2005.01 - 2006.01
REPORTER
Daily national newspaper, APOFASI
2004.01 - 2005.01
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Media and Culture
Panteion University of Social And Political Sciences
03.2008
Skills
- SEO Knowledge, multiple CMS experience (Drupal & WordPress), UX oriented
- Social Media Management
- Graphic design, video editing and photography skills
- Media Relations
- Digital Media
- Print Media
Timeline
FREELANCE JOURNALIST & MEDIA CONSULTANT
2022.11 - Current
EDITOR IN CHIEF
The Greek Herald
2021.07 - 2022.11
JOURNALIST
The Greek Herald
2020.03 - 2021.07
FREELANCE JOURNALIST
Neos Kosmos Newspaper
2019.06 - 2020.04
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT CREATOR
Australian Red Cross
2019.06 - 2019.12
Special Broadcasting Services, SBS
2019.05 - 2020.06
DIGITAL/RADIO CONTENT PRODUCER
Special Broadcasting Services, SBS
2018.02 - 2019.04
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
Whittlesea Community Connections
2016.12 - 2019.09
VOLUNTEER MEDIA &COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Whittlesea Community Connections
2016.05 - 2016.12
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Cancer Council Victoria
2016.04 - 2016.09
COPYWRITER FOR BALI SECTION
Little Steps Asia online publication
2014.09 - 2016.04
VOLUNTEER
Hellenic Cultural Center
2013.01 - 2014.01
VOLUNTEER ENGLISH PLAYGROUP TEACHER
2013.01 - 2014.01
Kampung Kids Foundation
2009.01 - 2012.01
Regional TV Channel
TV NEWS REPORTER AND NEWS BULLETIN PRESENTER, ATTICA TV
2007.01 - 2009.01
REPORTER
Fortnightly regional newspaper, PAROUSIA
2005.01 - 2006.01
REPORTER
Daily national newspaper, APOFASI
2004.01 - 2005.01
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Media and Culture
Panteion University of Social And Political Sciences