Luke McGarry
BEERWAH
Summary
Senior sports reporter who is now both a sports content producer and presenter. I have an extensive contacts list which includes high profile athletes and coaches right around Australia and also international.
I work well with others and while I'm always willing to play a mentor role I understand that learning new things is beneficial to both myself and others.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
SPORTS REPORTER/PRESENTER/PRODUCER
SEVEN NETWORK
11.2011 - Current
- On air air presenting both live and pre recorded as well as live crosses from sporting events and locations.
- Developed relationships with athletes, coaches, and industry professionals for access to exclusive interviews and stories.
- Traveled extensively to cover national and international sports events for timely reporting on major competitions.
- Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating multimedia elements and social media platforms in sports reporting.
- Participated in editorial meetings to pitch new story ideas based on emerging trends or developing news stories within the world of sports.
- Managed multiple deadlines simultaneously without sacrificing quality or accuracy in reporting efforts.
- Served as a mentor for aspiring junior reporters by providing guidance on writing techniques and conduct within the field of sports journalism.
- Developed a strong online presence by engaging with readers and fellow sports journalists through social media platforms, fostering a sense of community.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches.
SPORTS REPORTER
SEVEN NETWORK
12.2008 - 11.2011
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism - Journalism
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLDSkills
- Sports Reporting
- Live Crosses
- On Air Presenting
- Reading Comprehension
- Social Media Platforms
- Team Collaboration
- News Stories
- Video Journalism
Accomplishments
Three time Queensland Multimedia Award winner for Best TV Sports Story.
Timeline
SPORTS REPORTER/PRESENTER/PRODUCER
SEVEN NETWORK
11.2011 - Current
SPORTS REPORTER
SEVEN NETWORK
12.2008 - 11.2011
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism - Journalism
Queensland University of Technology
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