Rosie Camilleri
Summary
Accomplished and highly dependable editor with proven capacity to perform to exacting standards and diversify over a sustained journalism career
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Management Support (Volunteer)
Brotherhood Books, Brotherhood Of St Laurence
05.2023 - Current
- Quickly learned various skills in a thriving book warehouse and applied them to a range of tasks
- Duties include locating, packaging and dispatching quality secondhand books to online customers throughout Australia with utmost efficiency; data entry (precisely inputting new customer details); uploading titles to website
Opinion Editor
Herald Sun
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Coordinated topical, agenda-setting opinion content under direction of editor-in-chief and with input from other key editorial leaders
- Collaborated with a range of influential and esteemed columnists to discuss topic ideas and see these through to delivery, resolving any issues that arose
- Oversaw adherence to tight deadlines by all contributing writers (internal and external)
- Edited, fact-checked, proof-read and evaluated final copy to ensure content aligned with established editorial guidelines and values, was accurate and up-to-date with 24/7 news cycle
- Crafted impactful headlines to maximise reader engagement
- Worked with digital staff to prepare and optimise opinion columns, helping to drive website traffic and generate paid subscriptions, while monitoring number of subscriber page views and/or comments
Letters Editor
Herald Sun/Sunday Herald Sun
04.2013 - 07.2022
- Trusted to work autonomously and applying a thorough understanding of public opinion parameters, produced daily Your View section in accordance with company standards and policies, ensuring commentary was lively, fair and balanced
- Processed and edited vast amount of submitted comments via multiple channels (typically 1500-2500 per week) using sophisticated content management system EidosMedia Methode
- Facilitated constructive public debate and enhanced section's standing as an extremely well-read and integral component of the Herald Sun
- Liaised daily with internal lawyers to ensure all content was legally sound
Subeditor/News Producer
Herald Sun
12.2006 - 03.2013
- As late-stop subeditor, was responsible for handling late-breaking news (11pm-2am), liaising with editor, late reporter and photographer, online team and print site staff to update metropolitan edition and website accordingly
- Edited news copy for Herald Sun and affiliated titles to a consistently high standard in a production team working under tight daily deadlines
- Shared key roles on production desk as rostered, including layout subeditor, graphics editor, foreign editor and digital publishing, learning programs across multiple platforms as required
Subeditor
Leader Community Newspapers
03.2004 - 12.2006
- Working across the group's large stable of more than 35 weekly metropolitan titles reaching about 1.4 million readers, designed and subedited news pages (strongly focused on local government), sport, lifestyle and real estate
- As deputy chief subeditor in Leader's inner-city branch, led small team designing and producing group's flagship gloss titles (Bayside Leader, Caulfield Glen Eira Leader, Port Phillip Leader, Progress Leader, Stonnington Leader)
Casual Subeditor
Evening Echo
09.2003 - 11.2003
- Demonstrated agility to adapt to workings of an overseas newspaper
Journalist
Bendigo Advertiser
12.1999 - 06.2003
- Edited Country, a 16-page weekly supplement focused on rural readers across large catchment of central Victoria, generating news stories, reworking media releases, writing long-format "human interest" feature, and processing specialist content such as livestock market reports
- Other roles included news subeditor, check subeditor/proofreader and book reviewer
Journalist
Sunraysia Daily
12.1994 - 12.1999
- Cadetship (1997): roles included general reporting, writing colour stories, subediting and layout
- In senior position of night subeditor, had sole responsibility for news copy editing, headline writing, photo selection, page design, proofreading and creating street posters
Education
Professional Diploma in Creative Writing
Upskillist.com02.2023
VCE, Mildura Senior College
Mildura, VIC, 1994Skills
- Writing and editing clear, succinct and engaging copy
- Exceptional knowledge of grammar, punctuation, spelling and style conventions
- Advanced proficiency in proofreading and quality control through meticulous attention to detail
- Time management and demonstrated ability to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Intuitive news judgment and understanding of both print and online audiences
- Solid grounding in media relations and media law
Accomplishments
- Past volunteer for Bendigo Writers Festival (2023); Moonee Valley Library Service; Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games (media centre); Royal Children's Hospital Run for the Kids; Make-a-Wish Australia
- Sustained learning of a language, attaining tertiary level of written and spoken Italian (Centre of Italian Studies, Carlton - weekly class, 2008-2020)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Interests
- Reading and literature
- Real estate
- Outdoor-oriented travel
- Mindfulness-based yoga
- Running/walking, especially participating in charity fundraising events, including the 2022 Bloody Long Walk - Mornington Peninsula and Royal Flying Doctor Service Oceans to Outback Challenge
References
- Sam Weir - Editor, Herald Sun - sam.weir@news.com.au, 0411 693 365
- Andrew Rule - Associate editor, Herald Sun; author - andrew.rule@news.com.au, 0408 408 203
- Amber McSwiney - Community and stakeholder engagement officer, NSW Government - ambermcswiney@yahoo.com.au, 0423 042 498
Timeline
Inventory Management Support (Volunteer)
Brotherhood Books, Brotherhood Of St Laurence
05.2023 - Current
Opinion Editor
Herald Sun
07.2020 - 07.2022
Letters Editor
Herald Sun/Sunday Herald Sun
04.2013 - 07.2022
Subeditor/News Producer
Herald Sun
12.2006 - 03.2013
Subeditor
Leader Community Newspapers
03.2004 - 12.2006
Casual Subeditor
Evening Echo
09.2003 - 11.2003
Journalist
Bendigo Advertiser
12.1999 - 06.2003
Journalist
Sunraysia Daily
12.1994 - 12.1999
Professional Diploma in Creative Writing
VCE, Mildura Senior College
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