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JACOB DUNSTAN

JACOB DUNSTAN

Balaclava,VIC

Summary

I am a driven and confident radio journalist with excellent communication and presentation skills. I have expertise and many years of experience in a variety of areas, particularly in radio (announcing), producing, content and feature writing. I am tertiary qualified (Communications/Journalism graduate), digitally savvy - with knowledge spanning many editing programs (including NewsBoss, Burli etc) and possess a range of skills conducive to working effectively in a high-pressure, dynamic environment. I am eager for a fresh challenge, and to consolidate my career in the journalistic field. I am also a avid arts & film buff, keen creative writer and actor - having recently qualified to write freelance pieces for Collider. I have also trained in acting (having completed the Full Time Acting for Screen Course at Film and Television Studio International, Melbourne - 2024).

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Features Writer

Collider
05.2022 - Current


  • Freelance position writing film, TV and cinema-related articles for online entertainment platform Collider
  • Some of my articles have attracted over 100,00 page views
  • Work can be viewed online - have a personal writing profile
  • Work also requires proficiency with image editing technology and using the platform Emaki.

News Reader

2SERFM
12.2017 - 02.2022
  • Continuing to garner further experience on the radio via morning shifts in the newsroom for 2SERFM
  • I produce/write stories in accordance with deadlines, and read the news on the hour and half hour
  • I am continuing to fine-tune my skills, and am using programs such as Burli to produce stories and kickers, and to cut and integrate audio grabs into bulletins

Producer (The Daily)

2SER
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: Produced and prepared stories to be aired on 'the Daily', a popular segment on 2SERFM
  • Produced and prepared stories to be aired on 'the Daily', a popular segment on 2SERFM
  • I organised talent to be interviewed, and compiled information on a human interest topic of choice in keeping with the station's tone
  • Produced and prepared stories to be aired on 'the Daily', a popular segment on 2SERFM

News Reader

2NURFM
11.2012 - 12.2015
  • Company Overview: Built extensive experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic newsroom environment via voluntary work at 2NURFM
  • Built extensive experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic newsroom environment via voluntary work at 2NURFM
  • I am now very well-versed in news radio and am adept at over-the-phone interviews, announcing, and am proficient with a number of programs including, but not limited to NewsBoss and Audio Editor
  • Have considerable experience meeting deadlines and producing high quality stories at a fast rate
  • Have read the news on air since late 2014 (the midday, 1PM and 2PM bulletins) and possess a strong radio voice, priding myself on clarity and conviction
  • Built extensive experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic newsroom environment via voluntary work at 2NURFM

Counselor

Camp Pinewood
01.2013 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: Worked as a summer camp counselor for sevral consecutive American summers
  • This role requires constant supervision of campers
  • Was an outgoing, positive, active and very highly regarded counselor who received glowing feedback on performance and work ethic
  • A highly valued employee, I was ultimately afforded further opportunities such as trip leader, and furthered my leadership skills
  • My most recent summer allowed me to work as a director one again, and allowed me to showcase leadership and creativity through the running of activities.


Education

Bachelor of Communications - Journalism

University of Newcastle
06.2016

Skills

  • Radio Journalism
  • News Reading
  • News Production
  • Sales
  • Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Writing
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Broadcasting
  • Acting

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 04/15/92

Timeline

Features Writer

Collider
05.2022 - Current

News Reader

2SERFM
12.2017 - 02.2022

Producer (The Daily)

2SER
09.2017 - 12.2017

Counselor

Camp Pinewood
01.2013 - 08.2024

News Reader

2NURFM
11.2012 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Communications - Journalism

University of Newcastle
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