I am a freelance researcher, working across both the creative industries and social sciences. I have written scripts for podcasts and plays, as well as ghost written a novel. I also have over 8 years experience executing research briefs for NGO's and universities, across a wide range of social issues. I am curious about almost everything, and love the opportunity to wade through a sea of information to succinctly answer a question for a client.

Amy Fairall

I am a freelance researcher, working across both the creative industries and social sciences. I have written scripts for podcasts and plays, as well as ghost written a novel. I also have over 8 years experience executing research briefs for NGO's and universities, across a wide range of social issues. I am curious about almost everything, and love the opportunity to wade through a sea of information to succinctly answer a question for a client.

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I am a freelance researcher, working across both the creative industries and social sciences. I have written scripts for podcasts and plays, as well as ghost written a novel. I also have over 8 years experience executing research briefs for NGO’s and universities, across a wide range of social issues. I am curious about almost everything, and love the opportunity to wade through a sea of information to succinctly answer a question for a client.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Script Writer at Merrigong Theatre
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Research and writing script for the original play Public Access; development of a public access original play.
Ghost Writer at Karla Sperling
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Recivilisation: a novel-length political memoir.
Curriculum Developer at University of Sydney
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Creation of a new subject in Urban Studies called The Global South, including the research and writing of eleven lectures.
Researcher at International Organisation for Migration
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Identifying and developing an analytical schema for over 300 relevant Civil Society groups; compiling a database of the findings.
Researcher at Policy Lab
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Writing a research brief for the 'Fair Go' Guardian series.
Researcher at Lifeblood Alliance
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Developing research questions based on key stakeholder interviews; conducting phone interviews; writing a report based on the findings.
Research Assistant at Organising the 21st Century
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Quantitative mapping of Urban Alliances; qualitative analysis of localised networks.
Content Researcher at The Chaser Publishing
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Research, political analysis and satirical writing.
Founder at Society City Collective
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Establishment of a cross-sectoral civil society collective; curation of a secondhand bookstore; volunteer management; event curation; facilitation of a member owned space on the principles of participatory democracy.
Volunteer Coordinator at Pingala - Community Renewables for Sydney
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Organisational development; internal and external communications; community engagement / events; project management of the first community solar project in Sydney.
University Tutor at University of Sydney
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Citizenship and Sustainability tutor; facilitating third year discussions of critical urban politics in Sydney and beyond; designing and grading research projects; marking essays.
University Tutor at University of Sydney
July 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Introduction to Geography tutor; Semester 2 2018.
University Tutor at University of Sydney
July 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Property and the Built Environment tutor; Semester 2 2021.
Library Service Officer at Wollongong City Council
January 1, 2021 - Present
Library service operations; current role.
Bar Manager / Bar Staff at Franks Wild Years Thirroul
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Restaurant manager and casual bar staff.
Podcast Producer at Changemakers Podcast
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Producer and scriptwriter; collaborating to found an independent arts organization; identifying social justice stories; sourcing talent; conducting interviews; writing podcast scripts; social media communications.
Co-host at Vox FM Community Radio Wollongong
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Hosting a weekly interview show, profiling innovative individuals and their wider social contexts.
Research Assistant at Down to Earth on FBI Community Radio Sydney
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Research and script writing for a popular urban geography program.

Education

PhD in Creative Writing at University of Wollongong
January 1, 2024 - January 9, 2026
Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing at Deakin University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Certificate 4 in Small Business at National College of Vocational Education
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Geography at University of Sydney
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Arts at University of Sydney
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

G.S Caird Scholarship for Geography Prize
January 1, 2016 - January 9, 2026
John Kenneth Galbraith Award for excellence in Political Economy
January 1, 2015 - January 9, 2026
Professor Griffith Taylor Prize for geography
January 1, 2014 - January 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization