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Joseph Moore

Summary

Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at The Courier, I excel in writing, editing and investigative journalism. I have integrity, honesty and am able to adapt to changing environments and learn new skills with ease. I've contributed to different sectors with honesty, accountability and creativity, working effectively both independently and as a member of a team. I have demonstrated leadership, collaboration and creativity, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to produce compelling content in the media and not for profit sectors.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Print Journalist

The Courier
08.2021 - Current
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories for print.
  • Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with experts, civic leaders/representatives, local residents and other key sources.
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
  • Covered topics including politics, crime, the environment, urban/regional development and health.
  • Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
  • Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling news content.
  • Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
  • Edited and proofread articles to achieve accuracy and quality.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with sources and other contacts to support leads and story development.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine article content, ensuring clarity and accuracy while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Utilised the Adobe suite, including InCopy and InDesign, to produce professional pieces.
  • Crafted detailed investigative pieces that shed light on local government actions, promoting transparency and accountability.
  • Taken on Acting Editor duties, planning content and designating story leads to journalists, liaising with sales, administration and production, producing multiple editions.

Newsletter Editor

Overseas Surgical Specialists Association of Aust.
11.2020 - Current
  • Developed and published once- or twice-yearly newsletters for humanitarian charity that provides surgical services to communities in Timor-Leste and eastern Indonesia.

Frontline Operations

Communikate et al
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Media monitoring.
  • Office administration, supporting PR and marketing professionals.
  • Liaised with clients of communikate on behalf of PR and marketing professionals.

Volunteer Copywriter and Data Entry

Glam Adelaide
01.2020 - 01.2020
  • Assisted Glam Adelaide in the aftermath of the 2019 Cudlee Creek bushfire, collecting and entering data about bushfire-impacted businesses into a promotional business directory.
  • Wrote copy from a press release.

Bartender and Duty Manager

The King's Head
09.2013 - 12.2019
  • Managed staff to ensure effective service.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Interfaced and developed relationships with customers who typically worked in law, accounting and politics, as well as a wide variety of other clientele.

Board Member

Songwriters Composers and Lyricists Assoc. of SA
11.2014 - 06.2016
  • Collaborated with other board members to develop and book regular performance nights.
  • Developed relationships with musicians and songwriters, encouraging their participation with SCALA and its mission to promote local, original music.

Composer

Adapt Enterprises
01.2014 - 05.2014
  • Composed songs for a theatre adaptation of Aristophanes' Lysistrata, an ancient Greek comedy, which was performed over three weeks in 2014.
  • Worked with another songwriter, Hannah Yates, to adapt a translation of ancient Greek lyrics into acoustic songs.
  • Consulted with the producer and director to determine placement of musical cues and help coordinate his artistic vision.

Education

Bachelor of Media (Public Affairs) - Sociology And Indigenous Studies

Flinders University
Bedford Park
01-2016

SACE Diploma -

Prince Alfred College
Kent Town, SA
01-2008

Skills

  • Writing, editing and proofreading
  • Attention to detail
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Copywriting
  • Creative storytelling
  • Reliable
  • Adaptable
  • Experience in different sectors
  • Leadership experience
  • Deadline oriented
  • Strategic thinking
  • Professionalism and integrity

Affiliations

  • Rural Media Communicators of SA/NT

Awards

  • Country Press SA/NT Awards 2022: Excellence in Journalism - Honourable Mention
  • RMC SA/NT Awards 2023: Best Rural Journalist (Regional Print) - Highly Commended
  • RMC SA/NT Awards 2024: Best Rural Journalist (Regional Print) - Highly Commended

Interests

  • Politics
  • Urban/regional development
  • Environment
  • Social issues
  • History
  • Travel
  • Movies, music and games

Timeline

Print Journalist

The Courier
08.2021 - Current

Newsletter Editor

Overseas Surgical Specialists Association of Aust.
11.2020 - Current

Frontline Operations

Communikate et al
08.2020 - 11.2020

Volunteer Copywriter and Data Entry

Glam Adelaide
01.2020 - 01.2020

Board Member

Songwriters Composers and Lyricists Assoc. of SA
11.2014 - 06.2016

Composer

Adapt Enterprises
01.2014 - 05.2014

Bartender and Duty Manager

The King's Head
09.2013 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Media (Public Affairs) - Sociology And Indigenous Studies

Flinders University

SACE Diploma -

Prince Alfred College

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