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Natasha Exelby

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

I am an innovative, motivated and energetic communications expert.

Engaging in stakeholder relations, working under pressure, multi-tasking, and making decisive decisions are some of my strengths. In addition to 21 years of media experience in absorbing complex details quickly and translating it into understandable information.

I'm a team player, driven to craft messaging internally, as well as promoting and informing the public.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Media Consultant

Freelance
03.2023 - Current
  • Increase revenues for client by developing dynamic communications and strategies
  • Utilising excellent social skills to manage stakeholder relations with a diverse array of people.
  • Utilising 21 years as a journalist to always be proactive in the media landscape and avoid unwanted exposure
  • Knowing how to tell a compelling story
  • Efficiently translate complex details into understandable language for the average person.
  • Leveraging an extensive network of media contacts to generate maximum coverage of positive news to target market
  • Drastically improving presentation skills of politicians, CEO's and other spokespeople through media training
  • Monitor media coverage and produce detailed reports to analyse impact of public relations efforts
  • Strong attention to detail when writing media releases, responses and speeches.

Broadcast Journalist

Network Ten
06.2019 - 03.2023


  • Interviewing, writing, producing and presenting compelling stories that resonate with viewers
  • Expanding the Network's online presence by creating engaging multimedia content for social media platforms
  • Presenting breaking news with no notice and non-negotiable deadlines
  • Working under pressure where multi-tasking is paramount
  • Developing strong relationships with a diverse range of people from local community members to high profile politicians and influential business leaders
  • Being across new information or data thoroughly and quickly

Broadcast Journalist and Presenter

Freelance
01.2016 - 07.2019
  • Freelance news presenter for ABC 24
  • Producing documentaries for ABC, Netflix and Stan
  • Conducting seminars for corporate companies about the inner workings of the media
  • Media training politicians, bureaucrats, elite athletes and CEO's from ASX listed companies through to small and medium size businesses.
  • Writing media releases
  • Keynote Speaker
  • Master of Ceremonies for dozens of corporate and charity events.

Foreign Correspondent and Presenter

TRT World
04.2014 - 11.2016
  • Reporting and presenting global news
  • Conducting well researched, and often robust interviews
  • Calmly leading teams of more than 15 people in potentially lethal situations, including some of the biggest terror attacks in the world
  • Being a team player, but also comfortable being in charge, and making decisive decisions.
  • Streamlining operations, prioritising tasks and delivering excellent outcomes
  • Adapting to cultural sensitivities while reporting from more than 50 countries
  • Working as a War Correspondent in Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel and Yemen
  • Adapting to any situation without diminishing the quality of work

Broadcast Journalist & Presenter

Network Ten
03.2008 - 11.2013
  • Confident in fast-pace scenarios such as delivering breaking news promptly, ensuring viewers receive critical information as events unfold in real time
  • Cultivating relationships with politicians and fellow journalists as a political reporter in Canberra's Press Gallery
  • Working well under supervision and communicating effectively with all colleagues
  • Initiative and experience in knowing what makes a story newsworthy
  • Excellent people skills when interviewing a wide range of stakeholders with conflicting opinions and priorities

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD

Bachelor of Business - Major in Political Science

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD

Skills

  • Community Relations
  • Strong and vast media contacts
  • Communications Strategy Development
  • Excellent people skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organisation and Time Management
  • Producing creative and quality story telling
  • Initiative
  • Delivering excellent results under pressure
  • Leadership
  • Working well in a team

Timeline

Media Consultant

Freelance
03.2023 - Current

Broadcast Journalist

Network Ten
06.2019 - 03.2023

Broadcast Journalist and Presenter

Freelance
01.2016 - 07.2019

Foreign Correspondent and Presenter

TRT World
04.2014 - 11.2016

Broadcast Journalist & Presenter

Network Ten
03.2008 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Queensland University of Technology

Bachelor of Business - Major in Political Science

Queensland University of Technology

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