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I am a freelance features and news reporter with 20 years’ experience interviewing and writing about fascinating everyday people. I have strong communications skills in English (native speaker) and solid conversational French.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Work Experience
Freelance Writer at news.com.au, The Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph, realestate.com.au, Bunnings magazine, MansionGlobal.com, Kanebridge Quarterly magazine, The Robb Report, Rex in flight magazine
March 1, 2017 - PresentProducing feature and news stories for metropolitan, suburban and regional titles; Pitching story ideas; Appearing on TV, radio and podcasts; Monitoring daily news coverage; Liaising with editors and sales teams to secure publicity; Working with PR firms to write and edit press releases; Ghost writing blog posts, social media posts and newsletters; Copywriting, transcribing, translating and proofreading.
Maternity Leave
June 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017Time away for maternity leave.
Senior Property Writer at news.com.au and realestate.com.au
August 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016Daily writing, sub-editing and building of stories in Methode; Driving online traffic; Interviewing industry insiders; Publishing feature pieces; Compiling data-driven stories; Producing native advertising articles; Editing images and video; Appearing on radio and TV.
Senior Property Writer at The Sunday Telegraph, The Daily Telegraph
January 1, 2011 - July 1, 2015Writing and building online and print stories; Contributing to the Saturday Real Estate lift-out; Coordinating content for Property Confidential; Editing contributor content; Auction coverage; Providing regular articles; Producing the Property Craze column; Developing a style guide for property journalists.
Property Editor (Local Papers) at Courier Newspapers (Wentworth Courier, Southern Courier, Inner West Courier, Central Courier, Northside Courier)
March 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011Managing a team of eight journalists; Reporting on breaking news; Writing and editing feature stories; Presenting videos; Organising photo shoots and images; Liaising with sales teams to secure coverage for stakeholders and advertisers.
Property Journalist at Avenue Magazine, London
June 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Wrote property and feature stories; Organised page layouts; Coordinated advertising copy and advertorial submissions.
Features Editor at Southwark Weekender, London
March 1, 2006 - April 1, 2007Wrote, edited and laid out pages; Covered lifestyle, restaurant reviews, visual arts, real estate and shopping; Interviewed local identities; Coordinated photo shoots and visuals.
Freelance Writing and Teaching at London and Paris
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006Lifestyle journalist, travel guide and English teacher; Part-time sub-editor and journalist for Hotel London; Travel guide and English teacher for French students in UK immersion class.
Features Journalist at Federal Publishing Company (9 to 5 magazine, Sydney Central magazine, Sydney Weekly)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005Covered arts and entertainment, council and real estate; Liaised with photographers and artists; Produced feature stories.
Editorial Assistant at University of NSW (media office)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003Data entry; Fielding media inquiries; Coordinating internal newsletters and matching story requests with academics.
Education
SEO Essentials at Australian Writer’s Centre
January 1, 2019 - June 16, 2026Social media marketing at University of Sydney, Centre of Continuing Education
January 1, 2017 - June 16, 202610-month novel writing course at The Writer’s Studio
January 1, 2015 - June 16, 2026Inside Investigative Journalism (short) at Australian Film Television and Radio School
January 1, 2014 - June 16, 2026TESOL certificate at Rutgers University, Paris
January 1, 2005 - June 16, 2026Graduate Diploma of Journalism at University of NSW (UTS) (formerly)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies) at University of Newcastle
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998International Baccalaureate (exchange student) at Oulun Lyseon, Finland
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994Higher School Certificate at Toormina High School
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993Qualifications
TESOL certificate
January 1, 2005 - June 16, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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