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Maeve Carragher

Summary

  • Final year Bachelor of Media (Communications and Journalism) student at UNSW with distinction average
  • Produced successful media texts as Publicity Intern with Sydney Writers' Festival
  • Published engaging written and audio content for UNSW's online news publication, Newsworthy
  • Strong communication, leadership and customer service as Supervisor at Two Chaps Cafe
  • Dedicated and passionate student of Art Theory minor with high distinction average

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Publicity Intern

Sydney Writers' Festival
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Assisted in developing media strategies and campaigns for the SWF Live & Local program
  • Drafted, edited and distributed over 60 press releases and other media materials
  • Liaised with radio and print journalists across regional Australia over phone and email
  • Successfully organised over 30 interviews with various media channels
  • Maintained and updated media contact lists and FileMaker Pro databases for ease of access
  • Accompanied talent to interviews and media meetings
  • Researched regional media and built strong relationships with relevant professionals
  • Tracked and reported on success of campaigns and public relations efforts

Supervisor

Two Chaps
05.2021 - Current
  • Applying strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
  • Handling customer complaints, resolving issues, and adjusting policies to meet changing needs
  • Managing and improving image and marketing efforts through business Instagram
  • Training and monitoring new staff
  • Practicing excellent communication skills with customers and staff
  • Responding to emails, inputting tips on Excel and counting till
  • Making and serving coffee to a high standard

Education

Bachelor of Media (Communications And Journalism) -

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Trinity Catholic College
Goulburn, NSW, 2580
11.2018

Skills

  • Strong communication, writing and editing
  • Media writing
  • Interviewing
  • FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Office, InDesign
  • Website copy and consistent language style
  • Initiative and teamwork
  • Multitasking and adapting

Referees

Benython Oldfield 

Media manager 

Sydney Writers' Festival 

Mobile: 0410 355 790

Email: benython@zeitgeistmediagroup.com


Connie Levett

Editor 

Newsworthy

Email:  c.levett@unsw.edu.au 


Tammy Roxanne 

Manager 

Two Chaps Cafe 

Mobile:  0402 857 646

Timeline

Publicity Intern

Sydney Writers' Festival
03.2023 - 05.2023

Supervisor

Two Chaps
05.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Media (Communications And Journalism) -

University of New South Wales

High School Diploma -

Trinity Catholic College

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