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Martin Gibbes

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Accomplished Digital Media Producer/ Manager with proven success at News Corp. Integral in designing editorial templates for KommunityTV, significantly surpassing subscription targets. Strong knowledge of multimedia editing and social media, with a flair for mentoring teams and excellent content production.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Producer Sport Live Streaming

News Corp
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Lead developer in formulating current editorial template for online grassroots sports live streaming service, KommunityTV
  • Exceeding tough subscription targets. KTV sold in excess of 20,000 subs in the 2023-24 financial year, which rated in the top three of all departments in News Corp
  • Working with key sporting stakeholders, including Netball Victoria, Basketball Australia, Water Polo Australia, Football Federation Australia, Tennis Australia, the AFL and the NRL, in developing plans for coverage of main events
  • Managerial responsibility of KommunityTV, overseeing written content from all over Australia
  • Mentoring young journalists, guiding career development, emphasising clarity of thought and ideas, instilling confidence
  • Management of timelines and video production teams in-house and onsite to ensure event success and client satisfaction

National Sport Digital Sport Producer

News Corp and Fox Sports Australia
10.2007 - 01.2022
  • Played major role in News Corp's transition to a digital sports platform.
  • Coordinated stories from five state offices for national distribution
  • Organised logistics, schedules, and journalist talent management for optimal production flow of sporting sections
  • Blogging major cricket, football, golf and tennis events. - English Premier League, cricket and A-League podcasts
  • Sourcing and allocating stories to sport section heads, liaising with editor on daily content

Deputy Editor

CareerOne.com.au
03.2007 - 10.2007
  • Head of production and content for relaunch of website
  • Chief sub editor. Setting up and administrating contributors
  • Liaise with internal business development, marketing and IT departments and external clients on a variety of projects

Skills

  • Content strategy
  • Multimedia editing
  • Managing young journalists/team building
  • Web Content writing
  • Production skills
  • Excellent understanding of social media
  • Thorough and exceptional attention to detail

Timeline

Digital Producer Sport Live Streaming

News Corp
01.2022 - 01.2025

National Sport Digital Sport Producer

News Corp and Fox Sports Australia
10.2007 - 01.2022

Deputy Editor

CareerOne.com.au
03.2007 - 10.2007

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