Matthew Jones
Leonay,NSW
Summary
I've been a sports journalist since 2010, working on all types of sports.
Horse racing was the sport I covered for the past six years, but I'm looking to move into new areas if possible.
I've got experience in print, online media, radio and TV and have a keen eye for a yarn.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Reporter
Nine - 2GB
04.2023 - Current
- Writing and editing sports scrips for radio at 2GB as a casual
- Putting together sports audio packages for radio
Sports Reporter
News Corp
02.2016 - 12.2022
- Horse racing reporter who covered mainly Sydney racing but also covered several Melbourne Cup carnivals.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Establised contacts all over the country.
Communications Executive
Racing Nsw
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Wrote press releases and other materials utilizing SEO practices.
- Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies.
Sports Editor
Fairfax Media
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Reported on all sports events at local level
- Took publication to forefront of regional sports journalism for sports at high school, college and professional levels.
Education
Sports Media - Sports Journalism
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT12.2009
Skills
- Breaking stories
- Social media skills
- Sports features
- Editorial standards
- TV broadcasting
- Sports reporting
- Investigation ability
- On-camera skills
Additional Information
Ray Thomas - Daily Telegraph racing editor (0401 704 360)
Peter V'landys - NRL chairman and Racing NSW CEO (0419 291 714)
Timeline
Sports Reporter
Nine - 2GB
04.2023 - Current
Sports Reporter
News Corp
02.2016 - 12.2022
Communications Executive
Racing Nsw
01.2015 - 02.2016
Sports Editor
Fairfax Media
01.2010 - 01.2015
Sports Media - Sports Journalism
University of Canberra
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