Jack O'Shea-Ayres
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Determined and Diligent professional offering story development, news and special program reporting expertise. Contacted potential interviewees and arranged interview slots for broadcast programs before conducting interviews. Detail-oriented with great listening and people engagement skills.
Strong expertise in crafting compelling messaging, managing public relations, and executing strategic communication plans. Adept at fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and driving results through effective teamwork. Skilled in media relations, content creation, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring seamless communication and impactful outcomes. Dependable and results-driven, consistently delivering high-quality work while meeting organizational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Contributing Writer
Furst Media - MIXDOWN Magazine
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced reader engagement by producing well-researched and informative articles on various topics.
- Collaborated with editors for content revisions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to publication guidelines.
- Created briefs, features and general content articles.
- Wrote highly-trafficked features on well-known Bands and artists such as INXS, Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams.
Contributing Writer/Intern
Furst Media - BEAT Magazine
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Pitched unique article concepts to editors, securing regular contributions to high-profile publications.
- Wrote articles featuring venue reviews, gig guides and upcoming shows and events.
- Created briefs, features and general content articles.
Radio News Presenter
Triple R
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for radio broadcast.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
- Collaborated with producers and editors to develop voicers, copy and grabs and reads.
Television News Reporter
RMIT Newsline
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
Contributing Writer
RMIT City Journal
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Created briefs, features and general content articles.
- Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
Education
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Sacred Heart College
Bachelor of Communications - Journalism
RMIT University
12.2023
Skills
- Daily Reporting
- Investigative Writing
- News Management
- Story Editing
- Researching
- Editorial Collaboration
- Video Editing
- Web content management
- Media relations
- Internal communications
References
Dr. Stefanie Markidis
Tutor and Lecturer, Journalism, RMIT - Melbourne, VIC
stefanie.markidis@rmit.edu.au
+61 399 257 408
Timeline
Contributing Writer
Furst Media - MIXDOWN Magazine
09.2023 - Current
Contributing Writer/Intern
Furst Media - BEAT Magazine
09.2023 - 10.2023
Radio News Presenter
Triple R
05.2023 - 05.2023
Contributing Writer
RMIT City Journal
09.2022 - 09.2022
Television News Reporter
RMIT Newsline
05.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Communications - Journalism
RMIT University
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Sacred Heart College
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