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Overview
Work History
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Key Skills And Achievements
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James Gardiner

Crawley,Australia

Summary

Recent ATAR completion (Year 12) in November 2023, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Curtin University. Proven track record as a Broadcast and Print Journalist with extensive experience in delivering engaging stories and interviews across multiple media platforms. Strong research, analytical, and writing skills utilized throughout all stages of creative development. Reliable and team-oriented professional committed to excellence in journalism.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

WAFL commentator

Front Row Screens
Perth, Western Australia
04.2025 - Current
  • Provide cutting edge coverage and professional commentary of the Western Australian Football League
  • Analyzed sports events and provided insightful commentary for live broadcasts.
  • Researched teams, players, and statistics to enhance broadcast discussions.
  • Collaborated with production teams to ensure smooth event coverage.
  • Developed scripts and talking points for broadcast segments and interviews.
  • Provided live commentary of sporting events and other programs, while adhering to broadcasting standards.
  • Conducted research to gain knowledge about the topic prior to providing commentary.

Co-host and producer

91.3 Sport FM
Perth, Australia
03.2025 - Current
  • Weekly show about the Perth Football League in Perth, Western Australia.
  • Hosted the live show, presenting all the news, results, and analysis about the Perth Football League.
  • I created the run sheet for the show, sourced guests to interview, and took talkback calls.
  • Operated the desk and media system.

ABC Sport Reporter

Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Perth, Western Australia
01.2025 - Current
  • Provide sports reports on ABC Radio's Regional Drive Program multiple times a week.
  • Deliver the latest sporting news across a wide range of sports.
  • Source new information on sporting news and deliver to a wide audience on the radio

Co-host and Founder

Trotting On
Perth, Western Australia
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed content ideas for episodes based on audience interests.
  • Collaborated with production team to enhance show quality.
  • Managed social media interactions to promote upcoming episodes.
  • Conducted interviews with guests to enrich program discussions.
  • Researched topics to provide relevant information during broadcasts.
  • Actively participated in brainstorming sessions for future content planning.
  • Assisted in scriptwriting and ensured timely delivery of segments.

Play-by-play football commentator

Filming Footy and Classic Clashes
Perth, Western Australia
01.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed game footage to provide insightful commentary during live broadcasts.
  • Researched player statistics and historical matches for informed commentary delivery.
  • Prepared scripts and talking points for seamless on-air presentation during events.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of sports rules and strategies in discussions.
  • Provided live commentary of sporting events and other programs, while adhering to broadcasting standards.
  • Conducted research to gain knowledge about the topic prior to providing commentary.

Intern

WA Business News
Perth, Western Australia
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted in researching local business trends and market developments.
  • Contributed to writing articles and press releases for publication.
  • Conducted interviews with local business leaders for feature stories.
  • Maintained databases of contacts and relevant industry information for reports.
  • Participated in team meetings to brainstorm content ideas and strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Workshop Manager

Ocean Air Custom Airconditioning Solutions
Geraldton, Australia
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Control of incoming and outgoing stock for contracted jobs
  • Stock take
  • Receiving air conditioning equipment and stock
  • Distributing stock to contractors
  • Data control
  • Team environment which I adapted to with ease
  • Given responsibility of opening workshop and office daily

Basketball game commentator

The Geraldton Buccaneers
Geraldton, Australia
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Commentate home games of The Geraldton Buccaneers and NBL1 which was live streamed by the NBL 1 app to a national and international audience
  • To provide an entertaining, informative coverage
  • Nominee for the NBL 1 West Commentator of the Year 2022 and 2023

MC

Great Northern Football League
Geraldton, Australia
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • MC official events such as grand finals, competition best and fairest night, weekly segment on Triple M radio previewing and reviewing rounds of football
  • To promote the GNFL to a wide audience, provide insightful analysis of games and ensure that events run smoothly
  • Nominated for the Midwest Sport Personality of the Year 2022

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Curtin University
Perth, WA
11-2026

WACE Graduation -

Nagle Catholic College
Geraldton
11.2023

Skills

  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Sports analysis
  • Strategic communication
  • Interview techniques
  • On-air presence
  • Impressive vocabulary
  • Expert communication
  • Fact-checking
  • Adaptable delivery
  • Confident speaking
  • Media ethics
  • Broadcast media
  • Broadcast journalism
  • Soundboard operation
  • On-air announcing
  • Radio Show Planning
  • Multimedia production
  • Community engagement
  • Event coordination
  • Recognition and awards
  • Sportsmanship

References

  • Mr Rob Dines, Business Proprietor, Ocean Air Custom Airconditioning Solutions, 0428 196 513
  • Mrs Nerolie Gerreyn, Operations Manager, Geraldton Buccaneers, 0417 929 874
  • Mr John Douglas, Business Proprietor, Filming Footy, Dartfish Media, 0414 192 324

Key Skills And Achievements

  • House Captain at Nagle Catholic College 2023
  • Vice-Captain of football sides 2019, 2021
  • 2021 Chris Mainwaring award winner for service to local football
  • 2021 Merv Hewitson award winner for service to Railways Football Club
  • 2020 Young Australian of the year nominee City of Greater Geraldton
  • 2022 Midwest Sport Personality of the year
  • Christian Service award winner, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023
  • 2021 Battle of Long Tan leadership award

Timeline

Intern

WA Business News
07.2025 - 08.2025

WAFL commentator

Front Row Screens
04.2025 - Current

Co-host and producer

91.3 Sport FM
03.2025 - Current

ABC Sport Reporter

Australian Broadcasting Corporation
01.2025 - Current

Co-host and Founder

Trotting On
01.2024 - Current

Workshop Manager

Ocean Air Custom Airconditioning Solutions
11.2023 - 02.2024

Play-by-play football commentator

Filming Footy and Classic Clashes
01.2022 - Current

Basketball game commentator

The Geraldton Buccaneers
01.2020 - 01.2024

MC

Great Northern Football League
01.2019 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Curtin University

WACE Graduation -

Nagle Catholic College

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