Hi, I’m Ashleigh, a Sydney-based multimedia journalist and videographer with a passion for telling stories through video, writing, and social content. I hold a Bachelor of Media and Communications from Macquarie University and have hands-on experience across filming, post-production, and content creation for sports, events, and community projects. I enjoy collaborating with teams to meet tight deadlines and bring sponsor briefs to life with clear, engaging storytelling. I’m also active in student clubs and volunteer roles, which has helped me develop strong organizational, communication, and project-management skills. My goal is to combine my journalism mindset with multimedia production to create compelling, informative content that connects with audiences and supports business and community goals.

Ashleigh Renee Allaway

Hi, I’m Ashleigh, a Sydney-based multimedia journalist and videographer with a passion for telling stories through video, writing, and social content. I hold a Bachelor of Media and Communications from Macquarie University and have hands-on experience across filming, post-production, and content creation for sports, events, and community projects. I enjoy collaborating with teams to meet tight deadlines and bring sponsor briefs to life with clear, engaging storytelling. I’m also active in student clubs and volunteer roles, which has helped me develop strong organizational, communication, and project-management skills. My goal is to combine my journalism mindset with multimedia production to create compelling, informative content that connects with audiences and supports business and community goals.

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Hi, I’m Ashleigh, a Sydney-based multimedia journalist and videographer with a passion for telling stories through video, writing, and social content. I hold a Bachelor of Media and Communications from Macquarie University and have hands-on experience across filming, post-production, and content creation for sports, events, and community projects. I enjoy collaborating with teams to meet tight deadlines and bring sponsor briefs to life with clear, engaging storytelling.

I’m also active in student clubs and volunteer roles, which has helped me develop strong organizational, communication, and project-management skills. My goal is to combine my journalism mindset with multimedia production to create compelling, informative content that connects with audiences and supports business and community goals.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Videographer and Journalist Internship (unpaid) at Sydney Football Club
November 1, 2025 - Present
Filming press conferences and training sessions; capturing B-Roll and match footage; supporting post-production editing using Adobe Premiere Pro; organizing and backing up footage; setting up gear (cameras, lighting, microphones); editing short and long-form clips for VNR and podcasts; creating social content for sponsors; writing articles for the Sydney FC web page; contributing to content meetings and group projects.
Receptionist/Admin at JHA Consulting Engineers
March 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Handling incoming and outgoing calls; providing customer service to clients and staff; responding to emails and managing staff leave; maintaining company calendars, registers and travel bookings; cleaning workplace areas; monitoring site travel, Opal Cards and CabCharge usages; updating/modifying/creating database records for active/closed files including HR, admin and accounts registers; mail and misc items distribution; stock and inventory control; quality assurance; contributing to continuous improvement relating to event management.
Usher at Century Concourse Concert Hall
October 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Customer service; cleaning surfaces before/after shows; assisting patrons at bar prep and seating; radio communications; opening and closing venue areas; ticket checking and guiding patrons to seats.
Volunteer Executive Secretary at Macquarie University Fencing Club
November 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Planning and running agendas for executive meetings; responding to emails from club members, staff and external inquiries; organizing and logging meeting minutes; managing the club Discord server; creating/updating tasks in Trello; coordinating social club events and sports bookings; liaising with members and coaches; maintenance logging for gear.
Casual Team Member at Target Chatswood
October 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Warehouse pick/packer for online orders; door greeter and customer service aid; stock rotation and area clean-up.
Medical Receptionist at Penrith Hills Medical Centre
November 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Answering phones; customer service with greeting and patient assistance; scheduling appointments; stock management; data entry; opening/closing of practice; experience with Best Practice software.
Supervisor and Registrar Worker at IGA Super Mart, Penrith Hills
July 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Stock rotation and presentation; customer service; RSA certified; retail sales; registrar work.
Team Member / Deli at IGA, Bobbin Head North Turramurra
April 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Deli operations; maintaining salads; stock rotation and presentation; customer service; RSA certified; retail sales; phone calls.
Team Member at Kmart, Hornsby
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018
Customer service; register work; stock management; customer greeter/phone assistance.

Education

Bachelor of Media and Communications at Macquarie University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Senior High School (Year 11-12) at Bradfield Senior College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Employment and Training Certificate III
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2017
Screen and Media Certificate III
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2017
Information, Digital Media and Technology Certificate I
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2017
VET Hospitality Certificate II
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2016
Barista Service of Food and Beverages Certificate III
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2016
RSA Renewal
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2031
First Aid / CPR
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2028

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail