Lucas Forbes
Whyalla,SA
Summary
With more than 10 years experience as a regional journalist I would make an excellent addition to the ABC Riverina newsroom. I have extensive experience in multi-platform journalism and I'm excited about the prospect of making an impact in Wagga Wagga and the rest of the ABC Riverina broadcast area. I have laid out below how my previous experience prepares me for this role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Journalist
ABC Riverina
05.2023 - Current
- Senior journalist role in a fast-paced multiplatform newsroom.
- Covered breaking news.
- Created content for online, radio, and TV.
- Expanded the ABC's contact network across the Riverina.
Journalist
ABC
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Exciting new multimedia role in the ABC, in charge of expanding the ABC's footprint in Whyalla and surrounding areas.
- Sourced and wrote online stories to a high calibre aimed at state-wide and national audiences.
- Significantly expanded the ABC's contacts network in a new news patch.
- Sourced, edited and wrote radio stories for news and programs.
- Performed TV duties.
Rural Reporter
ABC North And West
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Specialist multimedia reporting role covering one of the largest news patches in Australia.
- Wrote online stories explaining country issues to state-wide and national audiences.
- Produced rural stories, focusing on agriculture, primary industries, regional communities and country issues.
- Produced radio stories about regional issues to tight deadlines.
- Presented the Rural Report on air.
Sub-Editor
Sunraysia Daily
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Senior newsroom role, in charge of quality control for a daily newspaper.
- Subbed news stories and provided feedback to reporters.
- Ensured content followed the company style guide.
- Liaised with the Editor, Chief of Staff and other Sub-Editors about the direction of the paper.
- Laid out pages, including writing out headlines and captions.
Journalist
Armidale Express
03.2012 - 02.2015
- A role in a country newsroom that required working in a tight-knit team to tight deadlines.
- Wrote and edited stories daily.
- Built contacts around the New England and Northern Tablelands regions.
- Laid out pages, including writing headlines and captions.
Education
Bachelor of Communication And Media Studies - Double Major in Journalism And Digital Media
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW11.2011
Skills
Writing for online
Social media content creation
Teamwork
Radio journalism
TV journalism
Proofreading
Building contacts
Experience working with CMS
Developing stories
On-air presentation
Photography
Community activity
- Respite foster carer with Centacare, 2022 to present - We regularly provide short-term care for children in the foster system.
- Student volunteer with International Student Volunteers, 2010 - Worked in a small team of volunteers in Costa Rica to build amenities in a small mountain village. Lived with a Costa Rican family, providing an opportunity to boost my Spanish skills.
- Volunteer with State Emergency Service, November 2015 to October 2016 - Learned advance teamwork and rescue skills in service to the community.
Accomplishments
- Rural Journalist of the Year Audio/Radio 2019 - Highly Commended
- Pacific Area Newspaper Awards Best Portrait 2013 - Finalist
Timeline
Journalist
ABC Riverina
05.2023 - Current
Journalist
ABC
02.2022 - 04.2023
Rural Reporter
ABC North And West
01.2018 - 02.2022
Sub-Editor
Sunraysia Daily
02.2015 - 01.2018
Journalist
Armidale Express
03.2012 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Communication And Media Studies - Double Major in Journalism And Digital Media
University of Wollongong
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