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Journalist

Job goal: I would like to establish myself within the Journalism industry and have a variety of published work.

Personal Details

Age: 21 years old

Professional Skills

• Research
• Filing
• Proficiency in:
  •  Microsoft Word, Publisher and PowerPoint
  • Adobe Photoshop and Indesign
  • Final Cut Pro
• Type at 40wpm with 100% accuracy
• Write shorthand at 70wpm with 98% accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to use SLR camera and digital video camera

General Skills

• Ability to speak clearly and precise with confidence
• Customer service
• Negotiating / Problem solving
• Fine attention to detail
• Organisation

Education

 Diploma of Journalism

Completed 2010

Institution: Macleay College

Subjects completed: Broadcast Research and Production, Internet Research, Television Journalism, News Reporting, Feature Writing, Sub-editing, Public Relations, Media Law and Video Journalism.

HSC

Completed 2008

Institution: Freshwater Senior Campus, Northern Beaches Secondary College

Achievements: Completed major project by deadline.

Industry Experience

Weekend Notes Contributor

April 2012 – present

As a contirbutor I write reviews about restaurants, activities and events around Sydney. This involves me generating content, self-editing and sometimes taking my own photos.

Theknot.com.au and Theknot wedding magazine

September 2009 – September 2010

Duties include research, feature writing, editing, real weddings and database entry.

Sydney North Dance Festival

Two weeks during 2005, 2006 and 2010.

Duties include production skills, prop work, organisation, management and event planning.