I'm a Content Specialist and Project Manager with 15+ years’ experience across journalism, digital publishing, SEO, campaign production, and content strategy. Proven ability to manage end-to-end content delivery including editorial planning, storytelling, CMS publishing, analytics reporting, and optimisation. Strong background in editing, proofreading, photoshoot production, and cross-platform content creation for purpose-led and commercial organisations.

Anji Bignell

I'm a Content Specialist and Project Manager with 15+ years’ experience across journalism, digital publishing, SEO, campaign production, and content strategy. Proven ability to manage end-to-end content delivery including editorial planning, storytelling, CMS publishing, analytics reporting, and optimisation. Strong background in editing, proofreading, photoshoot production, and cross-platform content creation for purpose-led and commercial organisations.

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I’m a Content Specialist and Project Manager with 15+ years’ experience across journalism, digital publishing, SEO, campaign production, and content strategy. Proven ability to manage end-to-end content delivery including editorial planning, storytelling, CMS publishing, analytics reporting, and optimisation. Strong background in editing, proofreading, photoshoot production, and cross-platform content creation for purpose-led and commercial organisations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Producer & Digital Strategist at We Are Explorers
November 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Managed end-to-end content projects including timelines, budgets, contributors, and deliverables; developed and executed content strategies aligned with brand, audience, and SEO objectives; produced long-formed editorial content (journalism, travel features, and recipe development); directed photo shoots and video production and led post-production workflows; designed marketing, social, and digital collateral using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite; analyzed content performance with Google Analytics to inform optimization; coordinated pauses and spaces in campaign calendars.
Senior Editor & Content Producer at The Keeping Place / Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation
April 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Edited and produced editorial and digital content across web, video, and social; directed photo and video shoots and managed post-production workflows; oversaw authors, editors, and designers across campaigns; coordinated collaboration with remote teams.
Publishing Project Manager at Emprise Group Holdings
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Managed educational publishing projects including ebooks and children’s books; coordinated writers, editors, illustrators, and designers; managed budgets, schedules, and asset workflows; ensured on-time delivery and quality across print and digital outputs.
Publishing Project Manager at Pearson Australia
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Project managed educational publishing projects including ebooks and children’s books; coordinated writers, editors, illustrators, and designers; managed budgets, schedules, and asset workflows across campaigns.
Founding Editor at Nourish Magazine & Australian Natural Health Magazine – Blitz Publications
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Founded and launched a national food and wellness magazine from concept to publication. Led editorial direction, branding storytelling, and content strategy. Managed contributor teams, industry partnerships, and cross-platform distribution. Scripted and presented video content for digital and print extensions.
Content Producer & Digital Strategist at Pauses & Spaces
January 1, 2005 - Present
Manage end-to-end content projects including timelines, budgets, contributors, and deliverables. Develop and execute content strategies aligned with brand, audience, and SEO objectives. Produce long-form editorial content including journalism, travel features, and recipe development. Direct photoshoot and video production and manage post-production workflows. Publish and maintain content via WordPress CMS; design marketing, social, and digital collateral using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite. Analyse content performance using Google Analytics to inform optimisation.
Digital Content & Campaign Producer at We Are Explorers
November 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Project managed branded content campaigns for outdoor and sustainability brands. Coordinated creators, editors, and designers. Managed campaign budgets and schedules. Delivered post-campaign performance reporting and insights.
Communications Manager at Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation & The Keeping Place
April 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Created and edited digital and video content for culturally sensitive platforms. Delivered SEO-optimised content and CMS publishing. Managed social media scheduling and editorial calendars. Filmed and recorded oral histories in line with cultural protocols.
Senior Editor & Content Producer at Emprise Group Holdings
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Edited and produced editorial and digital content. Directed photo and video shoots. Managed post-production workflows. Oversaw writers, designers, and content schedules.

Education

Bachelor of Communications in Journalism at Edith Cowan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Certificate in Digital Marketing at HubSpot Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Certificate in UX Design at Harness Projects
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Postgraduate Diploma in Community & Cultural Development at University of Melbourne
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate in Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services