Rod Stephen
Lutwyche,QLD
Summary
Exceptional communicator with extensive experience as an international and national correspondent, bureau chief, producer, and broadcaster. Possesses an extensive contact network throughout the industry, government, health, science, and the culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community. Demonstrates strong strategic planning, execution, and negotiation skills. Known for outstanding problem-solving abilities and the ability to align people and strategies to achieve desired outcomes. Adept at developing team focus and ensuring successful completion of tasks. Community support professional with a proven track record of fostering positive relationships and providing meaningful assistance to individuals in need. Skilled in developing personalized support plans and addressing unique challenges. Highly adaptable and reliable with a strong focus on achieving impactful results. Thrives in a team-oriented environment where collaboration is key. Professional with a demonstrated history of providing exceptional support and care within communities. Known for building strong relationships, ensuring effective communication, and addressing diverse needs. Strong team collaborator focused on delivering impactful results and adapting to changing circumstances. Possesses skills in crisis intervention, active listening, and conflict resolution. Recognized for reliability and a compassionate approach to helping others.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
Supported Care Pty Ltd
06.2023 - Current
Breakfast News Editor
Rebel FM Radio Network Pty Ltd
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: mynewsfeed.com.au/ Rebel FM & The Breeze FM
- Write and edit stories for the 'mynewsfeed.com.au' website, prepare and present the breakfast and early afternoon radio news bulletins in Toowoomba and Logan City
- Mynewsfeed.com.au/ Rebel FM & The Breeze FM
- Achievements - Instrumental in overseeing the training of a radio cadet and the two other journalists, always encouraging them, and assisting in developing their skills at writing and reading for radio
Mail Officer
Australia Post
05.2020 - 02.2021
Special Projects Manager
Touch Point Media Pty Ltd
01.2015 - 05.2020
Freelance Journalist
River 949
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Write and present the afternoon local news bulletins in Ipswich
- Achievements - Successfully conducted numerous interviews for the bulletins and maintained and updated the website
Consulting Writer
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Achievements - Instrumental in providing video scripts and fact sheets for the culturally and linguistically diverse project on bushfire safety for the Rural Fire Service
Consulting Writer
Ballinran Entertainment
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Documentary proposal writer
Company Secretary and Group Corporate Services Manager
Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland
07.2014 - 01.2015
Producer (Nights Show)
4BC Brisbane
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Key Responsibilities: Senior Producer Nights
- Achievements - Increased ratings for the 4-hour radio program from 11.6 to 12.1 percent by reflecting breaking news and pertinent information pertaining to Queensland - Increased the level of social media advertising for the program
Producer (Drive Show)
4BC Brisbane
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Achievements - Stabilised ratings at 8.6 percent by refreshing the format to focus more on Queensland issues - Instrumental in finding stories that were exclusives that generated news content and led to coverage by newspapers and TV news - Executive Producer of the stations 2012 Qld election broadcast
- The show was a finalist in the 2013 ACRA awards
Deputy News Director, Chief of Staff, Breakfast Editor, Newsreader, Senior Reporter
4BC Brisbane
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Key Responsibilities: As Deputy News Director and Chief of Staff, assigned stories to be covered by reporters in conjunction with News Director Scott Mayman - As Breakfast Editor, supervised the output of two other journalists in the newsroom, editing their work, and constructing ½ hourly news bulletins - As a Newsreader, presented hourly morning news bulletins during the Greg Cary program
- Achievements - As Senior Reporter, provided five exclusive features in the aftermath of the 2011 Queensland floods
Creative Services Manager
Miller Communications Group
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Key Responsibilities
- Achievements - Successfully planned and implemented media campaigns to raise the profile of the Girl Guides in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria - Created and designed effective media campaigns for IGA stores - Through extensive media training and the management of stories secured the election of Wendy Boglary as a Councillor on Redland City Council
Journalist
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Key Responsibilities: Editing and presenting the late afternoon and evening news bulletins
- This was in addition to work with the Miller Communications Group
Journalist/Producer
2GB
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Key Responsibilities: Reporting on various stories including court cases, murders, sports, and demonstrations as well as writing introductions and interview questions for booked guests
Senior Journalist/ Shift Editor/ Executive Producer
SBS (Radio)
10.2000 - 12.2005
- Achievements - First Executive Producer of the weekly late-night current affairs program called 'Nightwatch' - Researched, wrote, and presented major feature articles including the Sydney Harbour Bridge Reconciliation Walk in 2000 - Provided extensive coverage of the US and British-backed strikes on Afghanistan in 2001 - Provided comprehensive coverage of the 2002 Bali bombings, as well as the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
Line-Up Producer
Network 10
02.2000 - 10.2000
- Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall production of content for the 5.00 pm news bulletin, including editing stories from reporters, writing news updates, deciding on graphics for the bulletin, story headlines, and bulletin promotions for radio stations
Producer/Director
Media Link
03.1998 - 02.2000
- Achievements - Produced and directed video media releases for corporations and distribution to Australian television networks
Freelance Journalist
SBS (TV)
10.1997 - 02.2000
- Achievements - Reports included the tragic 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race in which six sailors drowned
- I also wrote and produced stories from various international sources including Reuters TV and ITN
Producer
INFO TV/Network 10
09.1998 - 09.1998
- Achievements - Wrote and produced segments for the seven episodes of the top-rating reality series 'The House from Hell'
Australian Bureau Chief
TV3 Network Limited
11.1989 - 10.1997
- Achievements - As the first Australian Bureau Chief for this corporation, I reported on major national stories including, the Thredbo Disaster, the Port Arthur Massacre, the 1996 Federal Election, the 1994 Sydney Bushfires, the Pope's Australian Tour, the Attack on Prince Charles, and the Super League/ARL Battle
Founder and Bureau Chief of Seven News Australia
Seven Network
03.1994 - 10.1996
- Achievements - As the founder and bureau chief of this marketing business for Seven News and various current affairs programs my team of four highly skilled individuals generated nearly three million dollars in business revenue after growing the number of foreign clients from TV3 New Zealand to more than 110 of the world's major television networks and production houses
Foreign Editor, Line-up Producer, Medical Unit Producer, News Overnight Presenter
Seven Network
08.1987 - 12.1989
Education
Certificate 3 -
Community Services
Certificate -
First Aid and CPR
Year 12 -
The Gap State High School & James Ruse Agricultural College
Skills
- Behavioral intervention support
- Disability inclusion knowledge
- Logistical support
- Personalized assistance
Education And Qualifications
- Certificate 3 in Community Services
- Certificate in First Aid and CPR
- Year 12, The Gap State High School & James Ruse Agricultural College
Timeline
Community Support Worker
Supported Care Pty Ltd
06.2023 - Current
Breakfast News Editor
Rebel FM Radio Network Pty Ltd
02.2021 - 11.2022
Mail Officer
Australia Post
05.2020 - 02.2021
Consulting Writer
Ballinran Entertainment
05.2017 - 08.2017
Freelance Journalist
River 949
01.2017 - 12.2017
Consulting Writer
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
01.2017 - 12.2017
Special Projects Manager
Touch Point Media Pty Ltd
01.2015 - 05.2020
Company Secretary and Group Corporate Services Manager
Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland
07.2014 - 01.2015
Producer (Nights Show)
4BC Brisbane
01.2014 - 06.2014
Producer (Drive Show)
4BC Brisbane
01.2012 - 01.2014
Deputy News Director, Chief of Staff, Breakfast Editor, Newsreader, Senior Reporter
4BC Brisbane
01.2008 - 01.2012
Creative Services Manager
Miller Communications Group
01.2007 - 01.2008
Journalist
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
01.2007 - 12.2007
Journalist/Producer
2GB
01.2006 - 04.2007
Senior Journalist/ Shift Editor/ Executive Producer
SBS (Radio)
10.2000 - 12.2005
Line-Up Producer
Network 10
02.2000 - 10.2000
Producer
INFO TV/Network 10
09.1998 - 09.1998
Producer/Director
Media Link
03.1998 - 02.2000
Freelance Journalist
SBS (TV)
10.1997 - 02.2000
Founder and Bureau Chief of Seven News Australia
Seven Network
03.1994 - 10.1996
Australian Bureau Chief
TV3 Network Limited
11.1989 - 10.1997
Foreign Editor, Line-up Producer, Medical Unit Producer, News Overnight Presenter
Seven Network
08.1987 - 12.1989
Certificate -
First Aid and CPR
Year 12 -
The Gap State High School & James Ruse Agricultural College
Certificate 3 -
Community Services
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