Victoria Lily Elder
Summary
Highly determined, creative, innovative, aspiring Reporter. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History and as a dual British/Australian citizen will shortly be returning to England. A passion to report and learn from industry professionals, gain real hands-on journalism experience by actively reporting for a news organisation that reports with integrity and honesty, who delivers fast-paced, and accurate information on both domestic and global events. A determination to use my journalistic ambitions to keep honesty, transparency, and accountability alive, whilst harnessing the increasing use of artificial intelligence and scenario analysis planning to benefit the future of society.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter
'Honi Soit': University Newspaper
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Enriching written, verbal and communication skills.
- Efficiently managing deadlines
- Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
- Strong collaboration skills through participating in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas, pitches and content.
- Highly engaged by researching and analysing newsworthy events, community issues and student trends.
English and History Student
University Of Sydney
02.2020 - 11.2023
- Strong curiosity and willingness to learn and listen through digesting content-heavy material, dense literature and academic publications.
- Highly organised through delivering assessments frequently
- Strong research and analytical skills
Reporter Internship
Fashion Industry Broadcast Magazine
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Covered special events and breaking news with strong detail orientation skills, strong storytelling abilities, and tenacious pursuit of important information
- Wrote, interviewed and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Utilized various social media platforms to promote stories and build audience.
- Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
Education
High School Certificate -
St. Clare’s College
Waverley, NSW12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English And History
University of Sydney
11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English And History
University of Liverpool, England
University Exchange ProgramSkills
- Strong storytelling abilities
- Customer service experience through volunteering and work experience
- Excellent computer and internet skills
- Highly organised, with excellent time management skills
- Reliable and have excellent attention to detail
- Enjoy being part of a team and have strong people skills
- Practised research and critical thinking skills
- Very strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to prioritise to meet competing demands
Timeline
Reporter
'Honi Soit': University Newspaper
08.2023 - 11.2023
Reporter Internship
Fashion Industry Broadcast Magazine
01.2022 - 04.2022
English and History Student
University Of Sydney
02.2020 - 11.2023
High School Certificate -
St. Clare’s College
Bachelor of Arts - English And History
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Arts - English And History
University of Liverpool, England
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