Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Walkley Award Nomination
Timeline
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Laura Binnie

Melbourne

Summary

Dynamic Supervising Producer and Walkley nominated investigative journalist adept in storytelling and staff mentoring. Strong experience in creative direction for a team of experienced journalists who consistently produce engaging stories that contribute to audience growth. Skilled in journalism ethics, writing and editing skills, consistently delivering high-quality investigative reports that enhance public awareness.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervising Producer

The Project
01.2019 - Current

Line up and oversee news bulletins

Assign stories and sub edit scripts

Oversee post production

Script and edit video for investigative news stories

Senior Producer

Thinkative TV
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Mentoring junior producers
  • Developed creative concepts for the overall show
  • Contributing to scripted content
  • Producing and filming scripted and unscripted content for stories
  • Directing filming in-studio
  • Casting talent for stories

Investigative Journalist

The Project
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Contributed to audience growth by consistently producing timely, relevant, and well-researched stories
  • Delivered high-quality investigative reports by adhering to strict journalistic ethics, legal requirements and standards.
  • Enhanced public awareness by reporting on important social and political issues.
  • Uncovered critical information by conducting in-depth research and interviews.

Reporter and Producer

Seven Network
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Researched and produced daily news reports.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Covered breaking news events effectively, ensuring timely updates for audiences while maintaining factual accuracy and journalistic integrity.
  • Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
  • Fostered strong relationships with sources, leading to exclusive interviews and scoops.


Journalist

ABC News
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories for radio and online
  • Presented radio news
  • Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and contributors
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
  • Covered high-profile events such as political elections and natural disasters, providing timely updates to listeners and readers.

Education

Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) -

University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW
01-2006

Skills

  • Storytelling
  • Editing
  • Script development
  • Directing
  • Staff management and mentoring
  • Deadline management
  • Journalism ethics and legal clearance
  • Long-term project planning
  • Video editing
  • Content development and production
  • On-set experience
  • Social media strategy

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 8 staff members.

Walkley Award Nomination

Current Affairs Longform Nomination 2021: "Brittany Higgins"

Timeline

Supervising Producer

The Project
01.2019 - Current

Senior Producer

Thinkative TV
01.2018 - 01.2019

Investigative Journalist

The Project
01.2015 - 01.2018

Reporter and Producer

Seven Network
01.2011 - 01.2015

Journalist

ABC News
01.2011 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) -

University of Technology Sydney
Laura Binnie