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

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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.

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