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
Sydney
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
Marrickville
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, NSW12.2023
High School Diploma -
Trinity Catholic College
Goulburn, NSW, 258011.2018
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