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Gisele Weishan

Canberra

Summary

Versatile and creative writer proficient in researching, writing, copywriting and editing diverse content. Versed in digital media content creation for online platforms as well as crafting dynamic stories and informative articles. Highly effective at working on a clear narrative and passionate about creating compelling content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging and error-free work. Strong multilingual capacities with ability to accurately translate written documents and audio recordings.



Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Reporter

The Amsterdammer
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Consistently wrote informative pieces about issues relevant to readership according to the Associated Press Stylebook.
  • Edited and proofread documents for proper grammar, spelling, capitalisation and verbiage.
  • Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.

Content Writer and Events Organiser

Student Strike For Climate
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Composed, edited and proofread written marketing materials for local news sources.
  • Created unique and creative content for a range of social media platforms improving engagement.
  • Developed outreach initiatives to engage community and businesses.
  • Notable publications in Independent Australia and One Million Women as well as an appearance on FBi Radio.

Content Creator

Greenpeace
09.2019 - 09.2019
  • Generated content to report on the Global Climate Strike 2019 in Sydney.
  • Managed Greenpeace's presence on various social media platforms.
  • Utilised visual storytelling techniques, incorporating eye-catching images and videos into posts for higher engagement rates.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Politics, Philosophy And Economics

Australian National University
Canberra, ACT
06.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Literature And Linguistics

University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
06.2023

Skills

  • Demonstrates perseverance and personal drive to meet deadlines
  • Writes clearly and effectively to convey feelings and emotions and communicate with readers
  • Plans, reviews and revises content so it’s ready for publication

Key Skills:

  • Content creation
  • Investigative research
  • Story development
  • Persuasive writing
  • Editing
  • Interviewing skill
  • Story editing

Accomplishments

  • 2022-2023 - Publication of numerous articles on online media platform, The Amsterdammer
  • 2021 - Shortlisted Writer for the Deborah Cass Prize
  • 2020 - Publication in Better Read Than Dead’s Young Writers Anthology
  • 2019 - Publication in Invisible Ink Issue 31
  • 2018 - First Place Lionel Bowen Young Writers Award, Senior Category
  • 2016 - First Place in Lexington Busking Competition


Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Reporter

The Amsterdammer
10.2022 - 06.2023

Content Creator

Greenpeace
09.2019 - 09.2019

Content Writer and Events Organiser

Student Strike For Climate
03.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Politics, Philosophy And Economics

Australian National University

Bachelor of Arts - Literature And Linguistics

University of Amsterdam
Gisele Weishan