Hi, I'm Joseph Taylor, a final-year student at the University of Newcastle pursuing a Bachelor of Media and Communications with a focus on Media Production. I bring hands-on experience in video production, editing, and storytelling, and I thrive on collaborating with teams to turn ideas into engaging content. My professional background spans administration, retail, and hospitality, plus a recent university placement where I produced, directed, and edited a historical documentary. I value clear communication, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality work, and I'm excited to contribute to creative projects in media production and storytelling.…

Joseph Taylor

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Hi, I'm Joseph Taylor, a final-year student at the University of Newcastle pursuing a Bachelor of Media and Communications with a focus on Media Production. I bring hands-on experience in video production, editing, and storytelling, and I thrive on collaborating with teams to turn ideas into engaging content. My professional background spans administration, retail, and hospitality, plus a recent university placement where I produced, directed, and edited a historical documentary. I value clear communication, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality work, and I'm excited to contribute to creative projects in media production and storytelling.…

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Hi, I’m Joseph Taylor, a final-year student at the University of Newcastle pursuing a Bachelor of Media and Communications with a focus on Media Production. I bring hands-on experience in video production, editing, and storytelling, and I thrive on collaborating with teams to turn ideas into engaging content.

My professional background spans administration, retail, and hospitality, plus a recent university placement where I produced, directed, and edited a historical documentary. I value clear communication, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality work, and I’m excited to contribute to creative projects in media production and storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Administration trainee at Forster -Tuncurry Medical Centre
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Designed brochures and commercial documents; Managed sensitive patient files and regular admin duties such as creating appointments, phone liaison and ordering office stock.
Retail Assistant at David Jones
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Assisted customers to ensure they received exactly the products they were after, working as an individual salesman and receiving Employee of the Month on three separate occasions. Backfilled stock and stock takes; Reworked branded areas to gain higher foot traffic and make shopping spaces more ergonomic and visually appealing.
Casual Bartender at The Kent Hotel
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Responsibly made and served alcoholic beverages to patrons, ensuring to always maintain a clean and efficient work environment. Constantly communicated with security and bar staff across multiple floors, working in extremely stressful situations. Assisted with opening and closing the venue, monitoring cashflow and stock supply.
Producer/Director/Editor (Student placement) at Newcastle Conservatorium of Music
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Produced, directed and edited a historical documentary as part of a professional university placement, adhering to client brief while maintaining constant communication and receiving feedback.

Education

Bachelor of Media and Communications, Media Production at University of Newcastle
February 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Higher School Certificate at Great Lakes College Senior Campus
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2019

Qualifications

College of Human and Social Futures Commendation List
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE608 A brief history of the Con
    This short documentary was solely produced by myself and explores the rich history and significant events that have occurred over the 70 years of Newcastle's Conservatorium of Music's existence. I was also project manager, liaising with clients to ensure needs were being met. videoeditor filmdirector…
    uniE608 White Goods Graveyard
    This is a documentary film that explores the idea of how cultural landmarks can create sentiment, and what that may look like when these cultural landmarks are removed and replaced. My documentary was awarded 'Best Documentary' at the 10th annual Newbie Awards in Newcastle in 2025. filmdirector…