Nicola Barton
Lake Illawarra,NSW
Summary
Senior public relations specialist, media trainer, and crisis consultant with a background in print, online, and radio journalism. Experienced in working with clients across various sectors, including not-for-profit and commercial. A passionate creative and storyteller.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Account Director
Good Talent Media
01.2022 - Current
- Media release, pitch and copy writing
- Client relations management
- Crisis consulting and strategy development
- Oversight of 14 client retainers and revenue generation
- Media training and workshop facilitation
- Team leadership, training and performance management
- Proficiency in various platforms including Canva and Microsoft Suite
Senior Journalist
Parra News (Western Sydney Publishing Group)
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Led establishment of newspaper/brand
- Hiring
- News gathering, pitching, and editing
- Produced 12 articles per week
- Interviewing and photography
- Election coverage at local, state, and federal levels
- Social media management and scheduling
- Advertising copywriting
- Time management / working to a deadline
Journalist - Political Affairs and Crime
Western Weekender (Western Sydney Publishing Group)
07.2018 - 11.2020
Education
Bachelor of Communication - Journalism, Advertising
Western Sydney University
Parramatta, NSW01.2019
Skills
Strategic Account Management
Media and Communications Specialist
Crisis Consultant
Media Trainer
Accomplishments
- Landed client coverage on all leading TV, print and radio platforms across Australia
- Managed client stable worth over $800,000 revenue
- One-on-one interviews with key political figures such as former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, former Prime Minister John Howard
- Radio appearances on 2GB with Ben Fordham, 2SM, SWR999 FM and Vintage FM
- Guest lecturer at Western Sydney University for journalism students
- Awarded the Western Weekender’s Journalist of the Year 2019 Award
Key Clients
- National Disability Services
- Ted Noffs Foundation
- My Home Care Group
- Adecco Group
- The Humpty Dumpty Foundation
- Australian Federal Police Association
Media Links
- Https://www.yumpu.com/en/parra_news
- Https://issuu.com/weekenderpenrith
- Https://westernweekender.com.au/author/nicola/
- Http://www.parranews.com.au/author/nicola-barton/
- Https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-barton-b51aa0142/
References
Supplied as requested.
Timeline
Senior Account Director
Good Talent Media
01.2022 - Current
Senior Journalist
Parra News (Western Sydney Publishing Group)
11.2020 - 01.2022
Journalist - Political Affairs and Crime
Western Weekender (Western Sydney Publishing Group)
07.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Communication - Journalism, Advertising
Western Sydney University
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