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Lauren Forbes

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven broadcast journalist with 7 years of experience in the media industry. Skilled with reporting expertise and strategic newsroom leadership. Track record of thriving under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, and delivering editorially sound, high-impact content. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, coordinate resources effectively, and respond swiftly to breaking news. Passionate about producing agenda-setting journalism that aligns with business goals and audience expectations. Pro-active at identifying challenges early and implementing practical solutions to maintain operational excellence and editorial integrity.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Journalist

Sky News Australia
04.2023 - Current
  • Produce compelling, original news stories for broadcast and digital platforms under tight hourly deadlines, combining strong editorial judgment with creative visual story telling.
  • Collaborate closely with editors, producers and mangers to shape impactful, high-quality stories that align with Sky News' editorial priorities.
  • Contribute to Sky News Weather channel and Fox Sports News, offering insightful reporting across a wide range of topics.
  • Report on international affairs, including extensive coverage of U.S. politics and breaking global stories.
  • On-the-ground reporting during natural disasters, delivering critical information as it develops.
  • Comprehensive coverage of state and federal elections, providing live updates and feature stories.
  • Demonstrate strong organisational skills to plan and coordinate logistics for on-the-road reporting, including travel, equipment and interviews.
  • Maintain a strong awareness of breaking news and current affairs, pitching fresh, original angles and delivering engaging coverage.
  • Balance multiple deadlines, working independently and collaboratively to meet the demands of a 24/7 newsroom.
  • Adapt quickly to breaking news situations, providing rapid response and real-time updates for audiences.
  • Coordinate logistics for remote shoots, ensuring smooth production processes from start to finish.
  • Drafted news headlines for broadcast to capture listeners with clear writing.

Supervising Producer

Network 10
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Lead daily news operations, managing reporters, camera operators and producers to deliver accurate, timely content for hourly bulletins.
  • Coordinate news coverage across multiple locations nationwide.
  • Edit producer and reporter scripts and oversee visual content.
  • Mentor junior producers to help advance their skills and progress.
  • Enhance production quality by introducing creative strategies and working with other teams.
  • Plan and develop strategic plans for major news events.
  • Attend and contribute to meetings with management to address challenges and develop actionable plans for moving forward effectively.
  • Proficient in using ENPS and Qcut.

Supervising Producer

Sky News Australia
08.2019 - 03.2022
  • Consistently meet tight deadlines by delegating tasks effectively among team members.
  • Ensure strong and open communication between production teams and network executives.
  • Mentor junior producers to improve productivity levels.
  • Collaborate closely with directors, and editors to ensure seamless hourly production.
  • Edit producer and reporter scripts.
  • Supervised breaking news coverage and determined priority for stories.
  • Write and produce scripts for hourly bulletins under tight deadlines.
  • Regularly file tv packages and feature packages to air.

News Reporter

Nine News
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Reported on state and local news stories daily, covering politics, current events and sport.
  • Sought out and deliver original, exclusive stories to air.
  • Establish long-term relationships with individuals in the political and public relations field.
  • Investigate important community issues and put together in depth reports.
  • Conduct live and pre-recorded interviews.
  • Craft well-written stories while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Contribute to editorial meetings and offering insights on potential story angles.

Education

Bachelor of Communications - Major in Journalism, Minor in Political Science

Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW
12-2018

Skills

  • Strategic communicator
  • Results driven
  • Story hunter
  • Team leadership
  • Editorial judgment
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Organisational skills
  • Deadline management

Accomplishments

  • Comprehensive coverage of the Queensland Election and Federal Election.
  • On-ground reporting during Natural Disasters.
  • Timor-Leste Correspondent Journalist under New Colombo Plan Scholarship (2018).

Timeline

Video Journalist

Sky News Australia
04.2023 - Current

Supervising Producer

Network 10
05.2022 - 03.2023

Supervising Producer

Sky News Australia
08.2019 - 03.2022

News Reporter

Nine News
01.2018 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Communications - Major in Journalism, Minor in Political Science

Charles Sturt University

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