Nick Kilvert
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Accomplished senior communications advisor and research-driven reporter with six years experience in a specialized science news team with the ABC. A proven track record in journalism and communications, producing top-tier written, video, radio, podcast, and social media content for local and national audiences. A strong team player, able to build relationships, identify opportunities, and drive impactful media campaigns.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Journalist
Self employed
Brisbane, QLD
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted interviews with sources to obtain information for stories.
- Edited copy written by other journalists to ensure accuracy and clarity.
- Collaborated with editors to create headlines that accurately reflect the story content.
- Researched and wrote stories on a variety of topics for different outlets and audiences.
- Sourced expert opinions for stories from professionals in relevant fields.
- Monitored local, national and international events for potential story ideas.
- Maintained relationships with key contacts within various organizations or institutions.
Senior Communications Advisor
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Brisbane, QLD
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented communication strategies to support organizational objectives.
- Researched, wrote, edited and distributed press releases to media outlets.
- Managed the organization's social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- Created content for the organization's website and intranet site.
- Liaised with media and managed response to negative public opinion or issues that could damage the organization's reputation.
- Developed relationships with local media outlets in order to increase visibility of the organization within the community.
Environment Reporter
ABC
Brisbane, QLD
09.2017 - 09.2023
- Producing accurate, informative and engaging stories across digital, radio and social media platforms to tight deadlines
- Curating weekly newsletters to reach and build new audiences
- Collaborating to develop strategies to build audiences through non-traditional channels
- Mentoring junior reporters
- Providing insight and commentary for radio and television programs
- Shaping narrative on key issues, breaking news stories
- Building contact networks for story leads and information
- Working with respect and congeniality in a diverse workplace, maintaining the ABC's standards and values
News Video Producer
ABC
Brisbane, QLD
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Producing engaging video content for news and social media channels
- Growing social media audiences
- Providing editorial direction and oversight, fact-checking and quality control
- Working to tight deadlines
- Working with a team
Environmental Scientist
Ecosmart Ecology
Brisbane, QLD
03.2012 - 05.2015
- Performing field surveys and data collection
- Report writing and data analysis
- Environmental policy
- Desk-top surveys
- Working in challenging and remote environments, with a focus on safety
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD11.2011
Skills
- Coordinating and implementing media campaigns to maximise impact
- Media engagement and relationship building
- Identifying story opportunities and crafting narratives
- Building and maintaining engaged audiences
- Video and audio editing and production
- Social media content production and strategy development
- Newsletter curation
- Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, and content management systems
- Editorial oversight
- Team building and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Best Australian Science Writing - 2022
- Best Australian Science Writing - 2020
- Dean's commendation of high achievement - 2009, 2010, 2011
Referees
Joel Zander
Editor, ABC Science
- PH: 0403 321 843
Tegan Taylor
Editor, ABC Science
- Ph: 0438 173 695
Timeline
Freelance Journalist
Self employed
05.2024 - Current
Senior Communications Advisor
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
09.2023 - 02.2024
Environment Reporter
ABC
09.2017 - 09.2023
News Video Producer
ABC
07.2015 - 09.2017
Environmental Scientist
Ecosmart Ecology
03.2012 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Journalism
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Queensland University of Technology