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GRACE EVANS

Summary

I am a passionate and dedicated Communications Advisor, with a journalistic eye for detail, who prides herself on delivering engaging work and crafting compelling narratives.


Committed to completing my role to a high standard, I have a proven track record of working under pressure while bringing enthusiasm, flexibility and exceptional communicational skills to any team.


My passion for storytelling combined with my experience in writing strategic, clear communication allows me to translate complex issues into accessible and impactful messaging that resonates with a target audience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Advisor

Crown Resorts
11.2023 - Current
  • Leading on an employee storytelling initiative that empowers staff to share personal experiences and highlight our company values and culture through crafting compelling narratives
  • Developing comprehensive internal communication plans for a cross section of business units to deliver effective employee engagement
  • Collaborating with senior leaders to assist in writing their emails, scripts and internal platform posts
  • Delivering post campaign reporting and key performance indicators to analyse effectiveness of communications
  • Enhanced reputation and brand to support purpose and ambition

Senior Reporter

7 News Tasmania
12.2021 - 07.2023
  • Researched, pitched and edited TV news stories to daily deadlines
  • Live TV and presenting experience
  • Conducted interviews and built rapport with experts, politicians to maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders
  • Adapted quickly to breaking news situations, providing timely updates to online platforms while managing multiple assignments
  • Reported on a wide range of rounds including sport, crime, politics, court and general news
  • Provided mentoring to new junior journalists


Presenter

SCA Ten News First
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Demonstrated a strong initiative and proactive nature to support my promotion onto the 7 News Tasmania team as Senior Reporter
  • Presented and wrote news updates into Regional Victoria
  • Verified facts and cross-checked sources through thorough research
  • Studio and autocue experience
  • Wrote to hourly deadlines while providing clear and concise information delivery to our target audience

Senior Journalist

9 News Regional
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Managed day to day Bendigo newsroom operations
  • Pitched regional stories with a statewide focus daily
  • Covered breaking news, sport, colour, crime and court experience
  • Executed live crosses into Melbourne and national bulletin
  • Worked effectively to daily deadlines
  • Conducted interviews with key figures in various industries, obtaining exclusive insights into important topics and events

Reporter

WIN News Network
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Pitched two stories daily and worked to a 4pm daily deadline
  • Established strong local relationships with key stakeholders including local government and community groups
  • Completed live crosses into Sky News Australia
  • Developed expertise in covering various beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter

Lead Journalist

Euroa Gazette
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • Covered local events, took photographs and updated website daily
  • Wrote eight stories for weekly paper publication
  • Configured and allocated pages for distribution
  • Maintained relationships with local government & key stakeholders

Intern Reporter

NTV
06.2018 - 07.2018
  • Completed 6 week internship at Mongolian TV news network
  • Participated in content creation for a local travel campaign
  • Learnt about local culture, current affairs and politics


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Deakin University
Melbourne

Skills

    Excellent Written and Verbal Communication

    Content Creation

    Employee Engagement

    Audience Awareness

    Strategic Communication Planning

    Stakeholder Engagement

    Brand Uplift

    Writing Content for Senior Leaders

Accomplishments

Victorian Country Press Awards-2019

Timeline

Communications Advisor

Crown Resorts
11.2023 - Current

Senior Reporter

7 News Tasmania
12.2021 - 07.2023

Presenter

SCA Ten News First
07.2021 - 12.2021

Senior Journalist

9 News Regional
01.2021 - 07.2021

Reporter

WIN News Network
05.2019 - 01.2021

Lead Journalist

Euroa Gazette
07.2018 - 05.2019

Intern Reporter

NTV
06.2018 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Deakin University

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