Kieran Iles
Golden Square,Victoria
Summary
Thirty-year media professional with strong writing, interviewing, editing and communication skills, looking for the next big challenge, be it in the media industry or a new field. I pride myself on my ability to engage with people at all levels, my bubbly personality and my passion and dedication to my work.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sports Journalist/News Director
Bendigo Advertiser
Bendigo, Victoria
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted interviews with professional, semi-professional and amateur athletes and coaches to obtain information for articles.
- Developed content for both print and digital media platforms.
- Gathered information from local sporting events in order to write reports.
- Attended press conferences, games, matches, or races to document the event.
- Edited stories for grammar, punctuation, accuracy, clarity, and style.
- Reported on breaking news stories related to sports industry.
- Published articles through various mediums such as newspapers and websites.
Chief of Staff/Acting Editor/Journalist
Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton, Victoria
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Managed and coordinated editorial and photographic assignments for a team of eight journalists and three photographers.
- Produced news and sporting articles for publication in print and online.
- Represented the company at public functions and meetings.
- Filled in for the editor during his absences.
Editor
Sunraysia Daily
Mildura, Victoria
01.2009 - 07.2013
- Edited and wrote stories for publication in a daily newspaper and website.
- Managed a staff of 12 journalists, three sub-editors, three photographers, and a team of casual staff.
- Represented the company at public functions and meetings.
- Developed editorial guidelines and standards to maintain quality control.
- Worked closely with publishing team members to meet deadlines.
- Analysed reader feedback from previous publications.
- Negotiated contracts with freelance writers, photographers, and other content creators.
- Maintained an awareness of industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead.
- Managed editorial roster.
Editor
Star News Group (North West Division)
Tullamarine, Victoria
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Edited nine mastheads in Melbourne's northern and western suburbs.
- Managed a staff of 11 journalists, a team of sub-editors, three photographers, and a team of casual staff.
- Developed editorial guidelines and standards to maintain quality control.
- Worked closely with publishing team members to meet deadlines.
- Negotiated contracts with freelance writers, photographers, and other content creators.
- Maintained an awareness of industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead.
- Managed editorial roster.
- Represented the company at public functions and meetings.
Editor/Sports Editor
The Border Watch
Mount Gambier, South Australia
01.1997 - 12.2005
- Edited and wrote news and sports stories for publication in a daily newspaper and website.
- Managed a staff of 12 journalists, three sub-editors, two photographers, and a team of casual staff.
- Developed editorial guidelines and standards to maintain quality control.
- Worked closely with publishing team members to meet deadlines.
- Analysed reader feedback from previous publications.
- Negotiated contracts with freelance writers, photographers, and other content creators.
- Maintained an awareness of industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead.
- Managed editorial roster.
- Represented the company at public functions and meetings.
Journalist
Warracknabeal Herald
Warracknabeal, Victoria
10.1995 - 12.1996
Education
Bachelor of Business/Hotel Management -
Victoria University
Footscray, VIC11-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Psychology/Australian Studies
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC07-1992
Skills
- Strong writing skills
- Strong interviewing skills
- Sports and news reporting
- Deadline management
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Feature writing
- Media operations knowledge
- Researching and fact-checking
- Social media engagement
- Videography and photography
- Social media reporting
- Public speaking abilities
Affiliations
- My interests include a variety of sports, including American sports, AFL, NRL and all three codes of racing (thoroughbred, harness and greyhound), as well as overseas travel, reading (mainly autobiographies) and volunteering when I can.
Accomplishments
- Three-time winner of the Harness Racing Australia media awards, including best news story in 2020.
- The Border Watch was crowned the winner of the South Australian Newspaper of the Year twice under my editorship.
- Part of the Bendigo Advertiser sports team, which won the award for best coverage of country Victorian football in 2023.
Certification
- Valid Victorian driver's licence
- Valid Victorian working with children check
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sports Journalist/News Director
Bendigo Advertiser
09.2024 - 10.2024
Chief of Staff/Acting Editor/Journalist
Hamilton Spectator
08.2013 - 08.2014
Editor
Sunraysia Daily
01.2009 - 07.2013
Editor
Star News Group (North West Division)
01.2006 - 01.2009
Editor/Sports Editor
The Border Watch
01.1997 - 12.2005
Journalist
Warracknabeal Herald
10.1995 - 12.1996
- Valid Victorian driver's licence
- Valid Victorian working with children check
Bachelor of Business/Hotel Management -
Victoria University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Psychology/Australian Studies
Deakin University
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