Jake Dietsch
Osborne Park
Summary
As an experienced reporter, I have extensive knowledge of WA politics and have developed good relationships with the WA media, both within Seven West Media and at rival outlets.
I am experienced in how politicians and government departments deal with journalists, at press conferences and in prepared responses.
I am able to turn around breaking news reports quickly and meet tight deadlines.
I package my own stories for online, including SEO headlines, kickers and teasers.
I am skilled in news writing that hooks a reader in quickly and communicates efficiently, as well as in longer form feature writing.
I can identify what is and is not newsworthy and how to package information in a way that is of interest to reporters and readers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
State Politics Reporter
The West Australian
04.2023 - Current
- Covered parliamentary sitting weeks including Question Time, grievances and the passage of bills through both chambers.
- Examined tabled papers, such as annual reports, and followed up on government data disclosed in questions on notice.
- Covered other parliamentary procedures such as inquiries and budget estimates.
- Asked questions at press conferences, including at impromptu conferences as politicians enter the parliament.
- Extensively reported on the 2025 WA election campaign, including attending press conferences, examining promises from various parties and covering State election candidates.
- Built relationships with stakeholders and politicians across parties.
Deputy Editor
PerthNow Papers
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted the editor of 10 papers in designing front pages, managing staff, finding stories and producing content that could be shared across titles.
- Produced my own stories for the western suburbs edition.
- Filled in as PerthNow Papers editor when the editor was on leave.
- Reported on the 2022 Federal campaign, focussing on the division of Curtin.
Editor
Sound Telegraph and Coastal Times
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed three journalists, including assigning them stories and providing guidance, feedback and training.
- Responsible for managing annual leave and ensuring welfare of staff.
- Produced my own stories for both papers.
- Covered the 2021 WA election, focussing on the seats of Mandurah, Dawesville and Murray-Wellington.
- Chose the story for the front pages and helped design compelling page 1s each week.
- Liaised with other Seven West publications and the sales department.
- Oversaw the social media rollout of stories.
Journalist
The Esperance Express
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Reported on a wide range of rounds in Esperance including sport, politics, court and crime, health, emergency incidents and human interest stories.
- Worked with one other journalist, whilst my manager was based in Bunbury, requiring a high level of autonomy.
- Established relationships with councillors, police, advocacy bodies, emergency service personnel, community groups, health professionals and others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Murdoch University
Perth, WA08-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies
Murdoch University
Perth, WA08-2017
High School Diploma -
Gilmore College
Kwinana, WA12-2012
Skills
News writing
Feature writing
Finding stories
Multimedia Reporting
Proofreading
Research and fact-checking
Interviewing and verifying sources
Questioning at press conferences
Accomplishments
I won a WA Media Award in the Suburban category in 2020, with my winning story leading to regulation changes at the Education Department.
I was nominated in the same category in 2022.
I graduated Melbourne Business School's Digital News Academy in 2024, upskilling me in digital media.
During my studies, I was the recipient of Murdoch University’s Vice Chancellor’s Commendation Award, for finishing in the top 2% in 2016.
I was also the Dux of my high school in 2012.
Timeline
State Politics Reporter
The West Australian
04.2023 - Current
Deputy Editor
PerthNow Papers
10.2021 - 04.2023
Editor
Sound Telegraph and Coastal Times
01.2020 - 10.2021
Journalist
The Esperance Express
02.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Murdoch University
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies
Murdoch University
High School Diploma -
Gilmore College
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