A media and communications expert and highly skilled news reporter, producer and presenter. Demonstrated experience in leading a regional TV news bureau, as Queensland State Editor, with a strong attention to detail, and focus on helping compile a rating-winnings TV News bulletin.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Queensland State Editor
WIN News
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
06.2023 - Current
Ensuring all editorial content across the state of Queensland fulfills all legal requirements in its news procedures, editorial guidelines, and operations.
Oversee the look and feel of news bulletins across the state.
Presented bulletins as required by the network.
Liaison with newsroom staff across Queensland.
Give editorial advice on bulletins.
Write and voice news packages as required.
Write VSVs and reader voice-overs as required.
Senior Reporter/Producer
WIN News
Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
04.2020 - Current
Helping compile a ratings-winning regional news bulletin
Compile, write, record stories - across any TV news or sports genre using ENPS, MYNC.
Working alongside the State News Director and/or State Sub Editor building rundowns, editing stories in a region-specific or state regional news bulletin in a fill-in/acting capacity.
Providing guidance, training and/or mentorship support to new journalists and camera operators as required.
Learnt how to do a live-cross.
Proven experience writing teasers, updates, openers daily across all Queensland markets.
Liaising daily with industry stakeholders, media advisors, PR, news/sports talent
Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of media law.
Keeping across relevant local news and sports stories.
Flexibility, positive work ethic, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
Proofread, corrected and headlined work of junior team members.
Radio Announcer/Producer
4OUR (101.5FM)
CABOOLTURE, QLD
07.2012 - 01.2014
On-air announcer on Moreton Bay's 101.5FM Drive Show 3-6pm Thursdays
Developed storylines for Drive broadcasts to engage listeners and increase audience numbers.
Represented station at promotional appearances to drive sales for advertising partners.
Co presenter of Wednesday Drive Show's "Leanne & Rob Show" 3-6pm edition.
Presenting news, weather, traffic and surf reports.
helping producer compile classic hits lists - compiling set lists as required for ACMA reporting purposes.
voice over / master of ceremonies duties as required by the network.
Education
Bachelor of Journalism -
QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
03.2020
NEW COLOMBO PLAN SCHOLAR
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
11.2019
Certificate in Television And Broadcast Presenting
MEDIA POTENTIAL
BRISBANE
2014
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Highly experienced in news reporting and producing
Accuracy and strong attention to detail
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Excels working in a high-pressure deadline-driven news environment
Ability to write, report present or sub-edit clear, concise TV news stories across any genre
Strong knowledge of Queensland Media Law
Hard working
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Queensland State Editor
WIN News
06.2023 - Current
Senior Reporter/Producer
WIN News
04.2020 - Current
Radio Announcer/Producer
4OUR (101.5FM)
07.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Journalism -
QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
NEW COLOMBO PLAN SCHOLAR
Queensland University of Technology
Certificate in Television And Broadcast Presenting