I’m Sarah De Angelis, a journalist and content professional based in Leiden, Netherlands, with a long history of creating engaging stories and digital content across broadcast, online media, and e-commerce. I’ve built a career blending traditional journalism with creative content production, social media strategy, and digital storytelling. I hold a permanent residence in the Netherlands and an EU passport, and I’m excited to bring my storytelling, editing, and multi-channel content skills to a dynamic team. Outside work, I value quality time with family, travel, wellness, and the outdoors. I enjoy mentoring others in writing and video production, and I’m always seeking opportunities to learn new tools and techniques to deliver compelling, audience-focused content.

Sarah De Angelis

I’m Sarah De Angelis, a journalist and content professional based in Leiden, Netherlands, with a long history of creating engaging stories and digital content across broadcast, online media, and e-commerce. I’ve built a career blending traditional journalism with creative content production, social media strategy, and digital storytelling. I hold a permanent residence in the Netherlands and an EU passport, and I’m excited to bring my storytelling, editing, and multi-channel content skills to a dynamic team. Outside work, I value quality time with family, travel, wellness, and the outdoors. I enjoy mentoring others in writing and video production, and I’m always seeking opportunities to learn new tools and techniques to deliver compelling, audience-focused content.

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I’m Sarah De Angelis, a journalist and content professional based in Leiden, Netherlands, with a long history of creating engaging stories and digital content across broadcast, online media, and e-commerce. I’ve built a career blending traditional journalism with creative content production, social media strategy, and digital storytelling. I hold a permanent residence in the Netherlands and an EU passport, and I’m excited to bring my storytelling, editing, and multi-channel content skills to a dynamic team.

Outside work, I value quality time with family, travel, wellness, and the outdoors. I enjoy mentoring others in writing and video production, and I’m always seeking opportunities to learn new tools and techniques to deliver compelling, audience-focused content.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Journalist / Social Media Management / Content Creation / UGC / Virtual Assistant – Freelance
August 1, 2023 - Present
Handled diverse reporting projects across lifestyle, home & garden, current affairs, fashion, and wellness. Conducted researching, interviewing, article writing, and liaising with editorial teams. Provided social media management including scripting, copywriting, scheduling, and post/video creation and editing for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Created engaging content resonating with audiences for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Collaborated with brands to develop strategic campaigns and created multimedia content including videos, scripts, voice-overs, graphics, and photography. Utilised Capcut, Hootsuite, Squarespace, Wix.com, Canva, Adobe, WordPress, Shopify, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office. Performed administrative duties and virtual assistant tasks such as scheduling meetings, diary management, and correspondence.
Content Creator at Rewritely
August 31, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Created engaging content and managed multiple social media accounts. Brainstormed content ideas, produced multimedia including videos and images, analysed performance metrics to optimise outreach, maintained brand consistency, managed content calendars, engaged with followers, and monitored industry trends.
Creator/Writer (contract) at Bored Panda
July 31, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Wrote lifestyle and news stories, conducted research, created viral content, sourced images for quizzes, and cooperated with editors, graphics, and producers to maintain brand tone.
Sub Editor at Umbrella Media
July 31, 2023 - August 21, 2025
Led content commissioning, editing, proofreading, and copywriting for digital news covering news, sports, and lifestyle. Used tools such as Capcut, Canva, AI, ChatGPT for video and graphic production. Managed social media content and platforms, fostered team collaboration, and employed WordPress and Mailchimp for content and newsletter management.
Business Owner at Kyojin.Store
December 31, 2023 - August 21, 2025
Owned and managed an ecommerce and marketplace store, handling inventory, customer service, product listing optimisation, logistics, and marketing via Shopify and Amazon Marketplace. Utilised paid and organic social media marketing, created engaging content, and managed social media platforms.
Journalist at News.Net
December 31, 2022 - August 21, 2025
Lifestyle reporter and Victorian news correspondent conducting interviews, research, editing, proofreading, and pitching story ideas. Produced digital news articles, managed editorial tasks including transcribing and utilizing WordPress, and collaborated with PR agencies. Used Monday.com, Slack, Dropbox, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
Journalist / Editor / Social Media Management / Content Creation / E-Commerce – Freelance
December 31, 2022 - August 21, 2025
Performed interviewing, reporting, client/media liaison, PR, ecommerce management, content creation, photography/videography, and social media management across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Specialized in lifestyle, wellness, fashion, and travel content. Proficient in Capcut, Hootsuite, Squarespace, Wix.com, Canva, Adobe, WordPress, Shopify, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
Journalist (Broadcast - TV) at Nine Network Australia, News
December 31, 2020 - August 21, 2025
On-camera reporting for news and sports, interviewing, news monitoring. Assistant to Chief of Staff organising stringers, coordinating helicopter, communicating with emergency services and PR firms. Used ENPS, Nexio, PRX, and Microsoft Office. Managed social media, produced editorial content, edited scripts, transcribed footage, and archived news packages.
Production Assistant / Weather Producer / News Producer / Junior Journalist / News Library Assistant at Network Ten Australia, News
December 31, 2010 - August 21, 2025
Worked various newsroom roles including script preparation, editing live reads, managing autocue for live news, proofreading scripts, adding supers for broadcast, helping with breaking news and pre-records. As junior journalist, did interviews, wrote news packages, contributed social media content. Produced weather scripts and graphics liaising with the Bureau of Meteorology. Used Viz Ardome, Ardcap, Easycut, MAMS, ENPS, Microsoft Office. Performed Director's Assistant tasks.
Content Creator at Withpebble xyz
June 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Contract role creating content for Rewritely (AI Writer) and Call Annie App (Language Learner); managed multiple brand social media accounts; developed, produced, and shared multimedia content for TikTok; brainstormed ideas, copywriting, and performance analysis to optimise reach and engagement; collaborated to ensure brand consistency and maintained content calendars.
Creator/Writer (Contract) at Bored Panda
February 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Wrote lifestyle and news stories and quizzes, sourced images, and selected relevant articles; worked with editors, graphics team and producers to ensure content matched brand voice and tone; contributed to editorial tasks including proofreading and editing.
Sub Editor at Umbrella Media (News)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Led content commissioning with journalists; edited, proofread, and copywrote for the digital publication across news, sports, and lifestyle; used Capcut, Canva, AI, and ChatGPT for video, images, and copy; contributed to social media content creation and management; worked with WordPress, Mailchimp.
Business Owner at Kyojin.Store (E-Commerce Marketplace)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Ran an online retail store focusing on Japanese streetwear; managed inventory, fulfillment, customer service, and logistics; optimised product listings and leveraged Shopify and Amazon marketplace operations; executed paid and organic social media and influencer marketing to drive sales; produced engaging content and managed store social media presence.
Lifestyle Reporter and Victorian News Correspondent at News.Net (Digital)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Conducted interviews, research, and pitched compelling story ideas; produced articles and managed editorial tasks including writing, proofreading, editing, transcribing, and image sourcing; utilised WordPress; collaborated with PR agencies; used Monday.com, Slack, Dropbox, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
Strategic Communications & Marketing Lead at Accuratus Business Advisors
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Developed and implemented client communication strategies and marketing initiatives to boost brand visibility; led social media and a team of creatives; built client relationships and delivered campaigns to support business growth.
Journalist (Broadcast - TV) at Nine Network Australia, News
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2020
Broadcast journalist covering news and sports; on-camera reporting, interviews, and news monitoring; assisted Chief of Staff by coordinating stringers, helicopter operations, and liaising with emergency services and PR firms; managed social media and produced scripts, transcriptions, and packages; used ENPS, Nexio, PRX, and Microsoft Office.
Production Assistant / Weather Producer / News Producer / Junior Journalist / News Library Assistant at Network Ten Australia, News
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Held multiple newsroom roles across Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth; prepared live-to-air scripts, autocue, and story packages; transcribed footage, researched stories, and archived news; collaborated with anchors, producers, and editors; contributed to weather and news segments and social media.
Producer / Researcher at The Project – Roving Enterprises - Network Ten, Australia
January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2010
Researched and produced segments for a daily current affairs program; lined up guests for live cross-interviews; wrote articles for The Project's website; managed social media and assisted with on-air production.

Education

Degree at Deakin University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Bachelor of Journalism and Marketing at Deakin University (Melbourne, Australia)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Content Creation (practical learning program)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Qualified Yoga and Meditation teacher
January 1, 2017 - August 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet