Jeff Hanson
Tumut,NSW
Summary
I am an experienced hard-hitting journalist with a background in science.
I excel in generating unique story ideas, interviewing, reporting, fact-checking, and working toward a deadline.
Storytelling and sourcing images are among my strengths, along with editing audio and video content for multimedia publications.
I possess an in-depth knowledge of print and digital publication practices and a unique understanding of the importance of writing for an audience across multiple platforms.
I work well with editors, fellow journalists and photographers when creating story ideas and love collaborating on extensive, in-depth features.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Sports and Racing Journalist
Multiple Platforms
01.2021 - Current
- I have worked freelance for NSWRL (2021-2023) and AFL Riverina (2022).
- With NSWRL, I produced multiple weekly stories during winter sports seasons, focusing on Group 9, Group 20, Peter McDonald Premiership, and Proten Cup rugby league competitions in the Riverina and Western regions.
- With AFL Riverina, I produced multiple weekly stories and game previews during the season, which covered both the Farrer League and Riverina League.
- With both roles, the experience has allowed me to generate more contacts and showcase the importance of the grassroots of Rugby League and Aussie Rules in NSW.
Owner
NSW Country and Picnic Racing
01.2018 - Current
- I created NSW Country and Picnic Racing, a digital media platform sharing engaging thoroughbred racing content across NSW
- NSW Country and Picnic Racing offer the grassroots of the NSW thoroughbred industry a voice, and with that, I write and produce editorial, video, and audio content that isn't typically covered by the major media platforms
- Since 2018, I have operated the website, progressing it from a hobby project to a fully-fledged media outlet, and I have been able to develop a successful and popular platform that has seen enormous organic growth
- I create the website with WordPress; I write the editorial content, attract new advertisers and work closely with country racing clubs to best promote the sport to my niche but faithful audience.
Group Sports Editor
Wilkie Watson Publications
03.2019 - 03.2023
- During my time with Wilkie Watson Publications, I was responsible for producing a minimum of 20 pages of sports content each week across four different print and online newspapers, including the Tumut and Adelong Times, Tumbarumba Times, Gundagai Independent and Narrandera Argus
- I generated leads and wrote content, which was upwards of seven stories per day, while I also maintained strong relationships with contributors, meaning I edited and reworked supplied content, ensuring it was fit for both print and digital platforms
- I collaborated with other reporters, editors, and contributors to ensure that all four newspapers had a good range of editorial and contributed content published bi-weekly (Tumut and Gundagai) and weekly (Tumbarumba and Narrandera)
- I am a more than capable sports photographer, and during my time with these newspapers, I captured some great moments in time and have learned that a photo often sells a story to potential readers
- During my time with Wilkie Watson Publications, I contributed engaging front-of-paper news stories and was a member of the team that won the Chris Watson Award at the 2020 Kennedy Awards for Outstanding Regional Newspaper Reporting, which came about due to our coverage of the Dunns Road bushfires.
- I have an outstanding knowledge of almost every sport, and when I have found myself in the rare position of being 'new' to a sport or code, I have gone above and beyond to not only understand what I am writing about but also learn the correct jargon and take on board and appreciate those subtle nuances.
Education
Bachelor of Natural Sciences - Animal Science
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW2015
Skills
- Establishing Contacts
- Staff Collaboration
- Story Development
- Print and Digital Media
- Website management
- Employing Social Media Strategies
- News Production
- Producing Stories
- Newspaper Layout
- Search Engine Optimization Practices
Timeline
Freelance Sports and Racing Journalist
Multiple Platforms
01.2021 - Current
Group Sports Editor
Wilkie Watson Publications
03.2019 - 03.2023
Owner
NSW Country and Picnic Racing
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Natural Sciences - Animal Science
Western Sydney University
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