Experience

City of Bayswater

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Communications Officer

  • Sep 2022 - Present

• Communications Officer

  • Sep 2021 - Sep 2022



The University of Western Australia

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Officer

  • Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

• Writer/Editor

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2021

  Duties:· Research, write, edit and proofread marketing collateral, for both print and digital· Go-to content specialist for our wider division Brand, Marketing and Recruitment (future students)· Liaise with stakeholders from across the university· Use programs including MS Office, Sitecore, SXA, Wrike, Adobe, and MatrixAccomplishments:- Promoted from Level 5 to Level 6 within a year- 2016/17 Content lead on the University’s Future Students Project- Selected to cover the 2017 Australian University Games on the Gold Coast from a social media content perspective- 2017/18 Content lead on the University’s Faculties and Schools Project including managing a small team of contractors- Advanced two steps in the position across 2018/2019- 2019/20 Content lead on the University’s Current Students Project Other projects:- Annual Report (Project Manager)- Sitecore Continuous Improvement - Brand Toolkit- Style Guide - CIDB Decommission- Open Day- TISC Campaign- Accept Portal- Orientation/UniStart - Course Guides- Admissions transparency- Rising Stars- Inclusion and Diversity, and Service Culture (HR)



Various titles

• Freelance Writer

  • Oct 2011 - May 2018

  • Formulate and pitch story ideas to various publications • Source talent and experts for articles • Organise and conduct interviews via phone and/or email • Research and write stories for submission before deadline • Formulate and pitch story ideas to various publications • Source talent and experts for articles • Organise and conduct interviews via phone and/or email • Research and write stories for submission before deadline



Broadsheet Media

• Australia
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contributing Writer

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  Contributing to Broadsheet's launch in Western Australia by compiling venue profiles of bars, restaurants and cafes around Perth. broadsheet.com.au/perth Profiles: https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/cbd/bars/the-aviary-rooftop-bar https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/cbd/restaurants/the-brisbane-hotel https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/cbd/cafes/la-veen https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/cbd/bars/hula-bula-bar https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/northbridge/cafes/little-bird-cafe https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/mount-hawthorn/bars/the-cabin https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/scarborough/cafes/hardware-store-cafe-eatery https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/fremantle/cafes/moore-moore-cafe https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/fremantle/shops/common-ground-collective https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/cbd/cafes/koko-black https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/cbd/restaurants/bambamboo https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/leederville/bars/bills-bar-and-bites https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/leederville/shops/market-juicery https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/northbridge/restaurants/bivouac-bar-and-canteen https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/leederville/restaurants/the-meatball-bar https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/leederville/restaurants/the-sherry https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/cbd/bars/399-bar https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/cbd/restaurants/the-stables https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/cbd/bars/wolf-lane https://www.broadsheet.com.au/perth/mount-hawthorn/bars/the-jazz-cellar



The West Australian

• Australia
• Newspaper Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Subeditor

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2016

  As part of the Creative Services team, I worked across a broad suite of material, including features, magazines and liftouts. In addition, the team produced high-quality publications including National Mining Chronicle, Minestyle, Runway and annual guides. My role included proofreading, subediting, factchecking and amending copy to suit style guidelines. - Good Food/Wine Guides 2015 - Sponsored content posts (Lotterywest, RAC) Buy to Build, Awesome Arts, Careers in Education, Skills West Expo, Heritage Days, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Jandakot City, Australian Institute of Building Awards, Alternative Pathways to University, Buy Local Eat Fresh, Seniors'​ Week 2014, State of Iron, World Teachers Day, Training and Upskilling, Dome, Perth Arena, Commercial Property Report, Disability Services, International Volunteer Day, Changes to University Preferences, Postgraduate Studies, Employment Report, Alternative Pathways to University, Recycling Week, Demolish and Build, Chinese New Year 2015, The Whole Nine Months, Teeth: look after them and keep smiling, AOG Expo 2015, D'Orsogna, DOME, Foodbank, Scholarships and Bursaries Guide, MBA Pathways, Volunteers, Senses Australia, Revealed, National Youth Week, Newman College, Be Kind to Your Eyes, AIB Building Awards, Winter Guide, Perkins Builders, Celebrating WA Business Excellence, Wirrpanda Foundation, World Environment Day, University Mid-year Entry, NAIDOC Week 2015, Supporting People with Disability in WA, Diabetes Alliance, Tertiary Studies and Scholarships, Singapore 50th Anniversary, Synergy, Kings Park Festival, Royal Show Guide, Fertility Guide, Diwali, National Recycling Week, Commercial Property Report, International Volunteer Day, Celebrating WA Business Excellence, Changes to University Preferences, Demolish and Build, DTWD Training Awards. westweddingguide.com.au Covering wedding destinations, honeymoons, photography, colour schemes/themes, bridal fashion/beauty, buck's/hen's ideas, transport, etc.



CIC Events

• Media Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Contract role for 2014 Avon Descent · Act as media liaison · Research, write and distribute press releases regarding the event and its participants · Liaise with competitors and major event sponsors in the lead up to, and during, the event Contract role for 2014 Avon Descent · Act as media liaison · Research, write and distribute press releases regarding the event and its participants · Liaise with competitors and major event sponsors in the lead up to, and during, the event



Scoop Digital

• Australia
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sub-editor

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Freelance sub-editing work on Scoop Traveller 2014 edition Freelance sub-editing work on Scoop Traveller 2014 edition



Australian Traveller

• Work Experience

  • May 2014 - May 2014

  National bi-monthly glossy magazine focusing on domestic travel. Assisted in the compilation of the June/July 2014 issue - The Kimberley Special. • Conduct online research and image research for features • Fact check copy • Proofread pages for incorrect spelling, grammar and information • Write section openers National bi-monthly glossy magazine focusing on domestic travel. Assisted in the compilation of the June/July 2014 issue - The Kimberley Special. • Conduct online research and image research for features • Fact check copy • Proofread pages for incorrect spelling, grammar and information • Write section openers



AKQA Media

• Australia
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Trader

  • Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

  Communications firm based in Subiaco, WA, specialising in media planning and buying. The Perth office closed in March 2014. Duties: • Research, negotiate and trade media activity across several accounts • Manage campaign implementation • Liaise with clients and media to manage client expectations • Interpret client briefs and attend client meetings • Use programs including Trademark, BCC, Mediamind and Microsoft Office Communications firm based in Subiaco, WA, specialising in media planning and buying. The Perth office closed in March 2014. Duties: • Research, negotiate and trade media activity across several accounts • Manage campaign implementation • Liaise with clients and media to manage client expectations • Interpret client briefs and attend client meetings • Use programs including Trademark, BCC, Mediamind and Microsoft Office



The Courier

• Journalist/Features Writer

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2013

  Weekly newspaper based in Mt Barker, servicing the Adelaide Hills region with a range of news, sports, community and feature articles. • Research and write newsworthy articles for publication • Contact leads and schedule appointments for interviews • Conduct interviews via telephone or in person • Use digital SLR camera for taking photographs • Proofread news, sport and feature pages each week • Maintain accuracy while working under pressure and to a deadline • Ensure timely flow of production each week • Use Apple computer programs including InCopy, Thunderbird and Graphic Converter Features Writer tasks (Aug 2011 - Jan 2013): •Manage and compile all monthly features including Gourmet, Life on the Land, Home and Garden, Paws and Claws etc •Conceive new and workable feature ideas •Conduct interviews via telephone and in person •Use programs Photoshop, Word, Outlook Express •Use Digital SLR camera for photography



Chasing Aphrodite website

• Deputy Editor

  • Apr 2011 - Jun 2012

  Website from author Sarah Ayoub www.theaphroditechase.com now run solely at http://sarahayoub.com/ • Proofread, schedule and upload posts onto Wordpress.org platform • Liaise with contributors and write content for the site • Update social media accounts regularly (Facebook and Twitter) • Assist Editor-in-Chief Sarah Ayoub Christie Website from author Sarah Ayoub www.theaphroditechase.com now run solely at http://sarahayoub.com/ • Proofread, schedule and upload posts onto Wordpress.org platform • Liaise with contributors and write content for the site • Update social media accounts regularly (Facebook and Twitter) • Assist Editor-in-Chief Sarah Ayoub Christie



The Murray Valley Standard

• Relief Journalist

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

  Bi-weekly Murraylands newspaper covering news, sporting and community events. • Write business features, company profiles and community stories for publication • Write various other newsworthy articles as required before deadline • Contact leads and schedule appointments for interviews • Conduct interviews via telephone or in person • Maintain accuracy while working under pressure • Use a digital SLR camera for taking news and features photographs • Use News Editor program and Pongrass system