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, ACT06.2026
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