I'm Hugo Hodge, a cross-platform journalist, producer and writer based in Melbourne. I investigate, produce, film and report in-depth and high-quality TV stories for The Pacific and other programs covering news, politics, current affairs and culture for multi-platform rollouts. I also lead training and content production across digital and social media, with recent roles as a vertical video trainer for ABC International Development and as a digital content producer for ABC Pacific. I enjoy turning complex topics into engaging stories that reach broad audiences.…

Hugo Hodge

I'm Hugo Hodge, a cross-platform journalist, producer and writer based in Melbourne. I investigate, produce, film and report in-depth and high-quality TV stories for The Pacific and other programs covering news, politics, current affairs and culture for multi-platform rollouts. I also lead training and content production across digital and social media, with recent roles as a vertical video trainer for ABC International Development and as a digital content producer for ABC Pacific. I enjoy turning complex topics into engaging stories that reach broad audiences.…

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I’m Hugo Hodge, a cross-platform journalist, producer and writer based in Melbourne. I investigate, produce, film and report in-depth and high-quality TV stories for The Pacific and other programs covering news, politics, current affairs and culture for multi-platform rollouts.

I also lead training and content production across digital and social media, with recent roles as a vertical video trainer for ABC International Development and as a digital content producer for ABC Pacific. I enjoy turning complex topics into engaging stories that reach broad audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Producer at ABC
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Investigate, produce, film in-depth and high-quality TV stories for The Pacific and other programs covering news, politics, current affairs and culture for multi-platform rollouts.
Vertical video trainer at ABC International Development
August 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Lead in-country and online workshops on vertical video and mobile journalism for ABC International Development.
Social and digital producer at ABC Pacific
June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Create engaging social media content and write original digital articles for ABC Pacific.
Digital content producer / marketing and social media coordinator at Schwartz Media
December 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Create compelling multimedia social content and execute social media strategy for titles including The Saturday Paper, The Monthly and 7am.
Media and communications manager at Society Melbourne
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Managed media and communications for Society Melbourne in 2020.
Features writer at Skylab Radio
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Wrote features for Skylab Radio.
Production coordinator at Vice Media
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Production coordination for Vice Media.
Media and communications consultant at Futureye
December 30, 2016 - December 30, 2017
Provided media and communications consulting.
Features writer at Skylab Radio
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Production coordinator at Vice Media
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Media and communications consultant at Futureye
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Education

Bachelor of Journalism (Distinction) at RMIT
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
High School Certificate at Canberra Grammar School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Journalism [Distinction] at RMIT
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
High School Certificate at Canberra Grammar School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

ABC Pride Award 2025 Best Content (Highly Commended) for Ballroom father and rapper
January 1, 2025 - May 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

Skills

Experience Level