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KRISTY JOHNSON

Crows Nest,NSW

Summary

Hardworking property journalist that's adept in reporting news and leveraging networking skills to produce compelling content.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sydney Property Reporter

The Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney, NSW
08.2024 - Current
  • Crafted accurate stories on diverse aspects of Sydney's housing market.
  • Conducted interviews with economists and industry experts for insightful commentary.
  • Reported on auction outcomes each Saturday to provide timely updates.
  • Monitored interior design trends for luxury residences to inform storytelling.

Senior Property Reporter

Nine.com.au
Sydney, Australia
07.2022 - 08.2024
  • Pitched national and international stories to property editor for publication consideration.
  • Produced daily content within deadlines while contributing to feature articles.
  • Conducted interviews with local and international talent, maintaining regular communication with real estate agents.
  • Covered Saturday auctions, providing timely updates and insights on market trends.

Senior Showbiz Reporter for Australia and the UK

Daily Mail
Sydney, Australia
05.2016 - 06.2022
  • Produced daily content for the Sydney office and remotely for the UK.
  • Interviewed local and international talent, and attended industry events.
  • Led the night shift team, assigned stories and edited content.

Digital Content Writer for the LifeStyle Channels

Foxtel
Sydney, Australia
02.2013 - 02.2015
  • Produced daily content to deadline across celebrity, entertainment, interior design, gardening, parenting and beauty.
  • Interviewed local and international talent, and attended industry events.

Photo Assistant and Writer for TV SOAP Magazine

Next Media
Sydney, Australia
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Assisted the photo editor and art director.
  • Produced content on television, film, travel and beauty.

Freelance Journalist

ACP Magazines
Sydney, Australia
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Produced interviews and editorial for NW, OK! and Cleo magazines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Events And Leisure Management

University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW
09.2008

Skills

  • News reporting and editing
  • Time management
  • Professional networking
  • Creative problem-solving

Volunteer Experience

I volunteer once a fortnight in the neurosurgery ward at North Shore Hospital.

Description

I have a personal interest in this as my mother suffered from Parkinson's Disease. I raise awareness about the disease and feature in campaign material.

Ambassador

SHAKE IT UP AUSTRALIA, RAISING AWARENESS OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE

Timeline

Sydney Property Reporter

The Sydney Morning Herald
08.2024 - Current

Senior Property Reporter

Nine.com.au
07.2022 - 08.2024

Senior Showbiz Reporter for Australia and the UK

Daily Mail
05.2016 - 06.2022

Digital Content Writer for the LifeStyle Channels

Foxtel
02.2013 - 02.2015

Photo Assistant and Writer for TV SOAP Magazine

Next Media
01.2011 - 01.2013

Freelance Journalist

ACP Magazines
01.2009 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Events And Leisure Management

University of Technology Sydney
KRISTY JOHNSON