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Dave Kirkpatrick

Federal

Summary

Cutting edge media innovator with 34 years experience in journalism, public relations, media and communication roles. Possesses excellent creative planning and production capabilities across print, digital and social media platforms. Superb negotiation and team-leadership skills. Works well under pressure and thrives under tight deadlines. Able to translate research data and determine best placement for client needs. Well-organised, responsive and flexible.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor

Northern Star
Lismore
04.2007 - 08.2021
  • Managed team of 20 personnel to deliver consistent, accurate, engaging news content for print and digital platforms.
  • Assigned stories, led content development meetings and reviewed completed stories to guide execution of concepts and tone.
  • Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Guided and motivated staff to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines.
  • Supported design team by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production professionals to create publications.
  • Led a massive transition from print to digital only platform and achieved 20% growth in subscribers year on year.
  • Rostered staff, handled performance reviews and management, HR compliance, training and budget of up to $100,000 per annum.

Media and Public Relations Officer

Australian Taxation Officer, Centrelink , Defence
Canberra
11.2003 - 03.2007
  • Maintained proactive media relations program by distributing news releases for placement, building strong relationships and monitoring all forms of media.
  • Wrote press releases for routine use and crisis management.
  • Generated and implemented media pitches such as Business Activity Statement GST campaign.
  • Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals.
  • At Centrelink, established and managed compliance media team in several states and garnered coverage of welfare fraud raids and court prosecutions.
  • At the Department of Defence edited Navy News, filled in over summer in the media room.

Senior Reporter, Sub Editor

The Canberra Times
Canberra
12.1990 - 10.2003
  • Researched and produced daily news reports.
  • Reviewed, edited and headlined work of less experienced reporters.
  • Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
  • Partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with useful sources.
  • Interviewed guests on specific topics.
  • Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
  • Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.

Education

Bachelor of Communications And Media (Journalism) -

University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
01.1987

Skills

  • Journalism, media , public relations and communication
  • Running an online newsroom and social media channels
  • Building audience engagement and appeal
  • Desktop and digital design
  • Delivering print and digital publications under deadline pressure
  • Campaigns
  • People management

Accomplishments

  • Northern Star Campaigning Newspaper of the Year APN Awards 2015
  • Media awards for sports reporting including NBL (1996), WNBL (1995, 97, 98, 2000-01, 2001-02), Athletics Australia (1999)

Timeline

Editor

Northern Star
04.2007 - 08.2021

Media and Public Relations Officer

Australian Taxation Officer, Centrelink , Defence
11.2003 - 03.2007

Senior Reporter, Sub Editor

The Canberra Times
12.1990 - 10.2003

Bachelor of Communications And Media (Journalism) -

University of Canberra

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