I fell in love with editing early on, teaching myself with Sony Vegas Pro 14 after a high school assignment. What started as a hobby quickly grew into a passion for telling stories through moving images, and it pushed me to pursue a university degree and begin editing student films. Today I work with Vegas Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Premiere Pro, building a toolkit that supports creative collaboration. My experience spans news, documentary, film, and youth arts initiatives. I’ve edited for ABC, contributed to an ABC documentary on disability, taken part in a 48-hour film challenge, and collaborated with government agencies and non-profits. I thrive under tight deadlines, enjoy working with journalists and directors, and love helping teams turn ideas into polished media that communicates clearly.

Nicola Bray

I fell in love with editing early on, teaching myself with Sony Vegas Pro 14 after a high school assignment. What started as a hobby quickly grew into a passion for telling stories through moving images, and it pushed me to pursue a university degree and begin editing student films. Today I work with Vegas Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Premiere Pro, building a toolkit that supports creative collaboration. My experience spans news, documentary, film, and youth arts initiatives. I’ve edited for ABC, contributed to an ABC documentary on disability, taken part in a 48-hour film challenge, and collaborated with government agencies and non-profits. I thrive under tight deadlines, enjoy working with journalists and directors, and love helping teams turn ideas into polished media that communicates clearly.

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I fell in love with editing early on, teaching myself with Sony Vegas Pro 14 after a high school assignment. What started as a hobby quickly grew into a passion for telling stories through moving images, and it pushed me to pursue a university degree and begin editing student films. Today I work with Vegas Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Premiere Pro, building a toolkit that supports creative collaboration.

My experience spans news, documentary, film, and youth arts initiatives. I’ve edited for ABC, contributed to an ABC documentary on disability, taken part in a 48-hour film challenge, and collaborated with government agencies and non-profits. I thrive under tight deadlines, enjoy working with journalists and directors, and love helping teams turn ideas into polished media that communicates clearly.

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Work Experience

ABC News Editor - Casual at ABC News
January 1, 2025 - Present
In 2025, I was awarded a fellowship to learn journalism and news editing, followed by a casual role editing for the news. This position helped refine my ability to work under tight deadlines, coordinate with journalists and producers, and communicate effectively with multiple ABC stations across states.
ABC Documentary - Casual at ABC
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
In 2024, I worked with ABC on an International Day of People with Disabilities project. I wrote scripts for both a long and short-form documentary about my stroke, authored an article published on the ABC website, and conducted on-camera interviews while handling data wrangling for film clips.
Adelaide 48 Hour Film Competition - Team Member at Adelaide 48 Hour Film Competition
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Joined a team as the editor for a short film. I cut and arranged clips, performed color grading, and added sound and visual effects to enhance the film. I also leveraged my networking skills to coordinate with the director and team members.
Creative Industries Youth Advisory Group Member - Part Time at Office for Youth, Australian Government
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026
Worked closely with the Office for Youth in the Creative Industries sector. Attended Microsoft Teams meetings and travelled to Canberra for in-person meetings. Our work contributed to a letter to the Aboriginal Government aimed at enhancing arts education for primary and secondary students across Australia.
Retail Volunteer at Red Cross Op Shop
February 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Manned the frontline, handled money, provided customer service, and maintained store tidiness. I also covered last-minute emergencies as needed.
Top Five Recipient - Focus on Ability Film Festival at Focus on Ability Film Festival
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Created a short film about my stroke, Malformation, which I directed, produced, and shot. The film was recognized as a top five entry.
Channel 44 - Part Time at Channel 44
August 17, 2023 - December 9, 2023
Worked on promos, added watermarks, reviewed new episodes for branding and language compliance, and managed file organization and submission processes.
Media Manager / Client Liaison - New Generation Support at New Generation Support
September 1, 2022 - April 30, 2024
Collaborated with CEO Niamh Anaya to produce videos for social media, helped develop a website, and advised on accessibility improvements for clients with disabilities.
Contracted Content Creator at Champion Health Agency
February 16, 2023 - February 16, 2025
Wrote an article for Women with Disabilities Australia and participated in photoshoots as part of contracted work.
Digital Content Creator at Genyus - The Stroke Foundation
August 11, 2022 - January 24, 2023
Edited educational videos, contributed to social media content, and was interviewed multiple times for educational content. Also provided input on accessibility when transitioning to a dedicated website.
Employ Me Project - Video Production at Brain Injury SA
May 8, 2022 - November 24, 2022
Filmed participants sharing their stories, acted as one of three camera operators, performed sound checks, and helped develop scripts. I also participated in an on-camera interview.
Set Up Staff at Windy Point Restaurant
February 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Set up dining area, polished cutlery and plates, and supported the team in delivering guest experiences. This role developed workplace communication and teamwork.
Library Assistant at Blackwood Library
April 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Interacted with a diverse range of patrons and learned many aspects of the library system.

Education

Bachelor of Media Arts at Flinders University
March 1, 2020 - December 1, 2024
High School at Mitcham Girls High School
January 1, 2014 - November 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services