Mike Woods

• Produced a one-hour current affairs program.
• Wrote copy for the program, pitched story ideas, sourced talent, arranged interviews, recorded and edited the program, sourced talent.
• Wrote and published web content.

Counterpoint was a program hosted by former Liberal party senator, Amanda Vanstone. It presented contrarian views on the top stories of the week. I was responsible for overseeing the program - from choosing and sourcing guests - to writing the scripts and backgrounders and for the technical recording and editing of the program.

• Worked in the high pressure breakfast radio slot, producing stories and turning them around for air.
• Produced daily packages.

• Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events: local, national and international news.
• Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
• Utilized social media to engage listeners and promote content.
• Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.
• Investigated important community issues and produced audio packages for air.
• Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
• Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
• Adhered to ethical and legal standards to maintain credibility and trust with audiences.
• Captured and edited audio provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
• Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.