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Bridget Clarke

Bridget Clarke

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

I am a driven journalist adept in writing for both print and online. I write efficient and clean copy and have a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines. I am a confident communicator both in the newsroom and in interviews with sources.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

News Officer and Contributor

RMIT Catalyst
01.2024 - Current
  • Wrote feature stories for the bimonthly print publication
  • Participated and pitched in editorial meetings

Journalist/Writer

Freelance
01.2022 - Current
  • Pitched and wrote news stories for print and online
  • Wrote feature articles for international online publications
  • Maintained a personal blog

Intern

The Canberra Times
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Researched, interviewed and wrote news stories for print and online
  • Coordinated with photographers and reported to the news director
  • Attended and pitched at daily editorial briefings

Intern

ABC News Breakfast
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Participated in daily editorial meetings
  • Practiced TV writing and presenting
  • Accompanied reporters and engaged with guests

Intern

Broadsheet
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Wrote breaking news stories which were featured on Broadsheet's national social media pages
  • Commissioned to write and interview for stories based on hospitality, music and fashion news
  • Contributed and pitched for the directory by writing event and venue listings

Education

BA Communication (Journalism) -

RMIT University
11.2024

Lauriston Girls' School
2020

Skills

  • Writing for print and online
  • Filing to deadline in a CMS
  • Interviewing and interpersonal skills
  • Coordinating with and reporting to editors
  • Organisation

Additional Information

Ray Athwal

Editorial Assistant, The Canberra Times

0438 961 873


Holly Bodeker-Smith

Directory Editor, Broadsheet

0416 123 204


Dr Stefanie Markidis

Lecturer, RMIT School of Media and Communication

stefanie.markidis@rmit.edu.au




Timeline

Intern

The Canberra Times
07.2024 - 08.2024

Intern

ABC News Breakfast
03.2024 - 03.2024

News Officer and Contributor

RMIT Catalyst
01.2024 - Current

Intern

Broadsheet
12.2023 - 03.2024

Journalist/Writer

Freelance
01.2022 - Current

BA Communication (Journalism) -

RMIT University

Lauriston Girls' School

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