Experience

UWA Public Policy Institute

• Australia
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications and Engagement Coordinator

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Lead the UWA Public Policy Institute’s international communication and engagement strategy to bridge the gap between academic research and policymakers to meet government, public and business needs in the Indian Ocean Region. Collaborate with International Advisory Board members, Academic and Practitioner Fellows and other key stakeholders to provide informed thought leadership on regional public policy issues. Promote the Institute’s broad range of policy-related events, activities and publications through multimedia platforms. DVCR Gender Equity Group member to champion women's voices at The University of Western Australia in my capacity at the UWA Public Policy Institute. Show less



Seven West Media

• Australia
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Digital Journalist

  • Jun 2018 - Mar 2023

  ● Research, gather, prepare, write and post news and feature stories on digital platforms● Sub-edit digital content (text, photos)● Website content curation ● Use intelligence tools to analyse audience engagement data to drive website traffic, social media followers and digital monetisation● Create and schedule stories on social media ● Prepare and distribute daily e-newsletter● Share content across print and digital platforms

• Editorial Systems Support Specialist

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2018

  ● Assist in new and ongoing projects related to the company’s transformation and multi-platform media approach● Develop central knowledge base and other communication strategies to convey information effectively among staff, departments and executive, and provide follow-up and solutions for open issues● Act as liaison between editorial and other departments to resolve problems and implement long-term solutions while identifying and facilitating training opportunities● Identify new workflows to streamline processes and build capability● Monitor daily editorial production, workflows and editorial support, setting priorities and reporting issues● Design, develop, and test programs, databases, and macros and write supporting documentation to resolve workflow issues● Work with staff to log, resolve, and document solutions for support problems and communicate results to section colleagues and management Show less

• Senior Journalist (sub-editor)

  • Jul 2013 - Apr 2016

  ● Source stories (including national and international news from the wire)● Edit copy written by reporters across 32 different newspaper products, as well as several magazines and other publications published periodically throughout the year● Conduct research to ensure article accuracy, comprehension, legality, and compliance with copyright laws and individual publication policies; rewrite copy for better flow and adherence to publication’s style; write compelling headlines; and ensure copy fits specific word counts by cutting or expanding material● Design and lay out each paper working to a dummy and newslist to ensure the right stories appear in the correct place on each page - perform final proofing of each page to ensure ready for print● Choose and crop photos for best effect, and write picture captions● Liaise with reporters, photographers, editors, digital staff, in-house lawyer, and editor-in-chief Show less



United Nations Association of Australia (WA)

• Australia
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Editor

  • Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

  ● Contribute to the planning and development of the bimonthly UNAAWA Newsletter ● Develop and maintain regular email communication regarding upcoming events in consultation with relevant executive members ● Evaluate information for publishing and provide constructive feedback on draft articles and publications ● Ensure documents are accurate, coherent, consistent and appropriate for publication ● Assist with the planning and preparation of all print media ● Attend UNAAWA events for the purpose of reporting and documenting the activity as required ● Remain up to date with United Nations news and developments ● Work collaboratively with the Executive Committee and sub committees in relation to development of materials as required ● Contribute to broader strategic planning and communication strategies ● Contribute to improvements in external print communication mechanisms Show less



Scribendi Inc.

• Canada
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor

  • Oct 2011 - Aug 2013

  ● Worked to tight deadlines and high-quality standards to provide remote editing and proofreading of fiction and non-fiction manuscripts, essays (including university and college admissions essays), academic papers, dissertations, theses, proposals, science and other journal articles, and business and personal documents. Work largely submitted by clients with ESL - included grammar, spelling, consistency etc, as well as advice to help improve writing and constructive criticism on content ● Wrote manuscript critiques, prepared query letters, synopses, and outlines for authors aspiring to publication Show less



miriamfisher.net

• South Asia, Europe, and Australia

• Freelance Journalist

  • Jan 2003 - Aug 2013

  ● Wrote and edited a range of feature articles, press releases and advisories, website material, speeches, handbooks, reviews and other material for various clients. Achieved consistent offers of work and contracts through repeat business and word of mouth as a result of high quality work standards and commitment ● Clients included: The Walkley Magazine (Australia), The West Australian (Australia), Government Risk Management (GRM) magazine (Australia), X-Press and Zebra magazines (Australia), Handicap International (Nepal), ECS Nepal and ECS Living magazines (Nepal), Women’s Feature Service - wfsnews.org (India), Rave Magazine (India) Show less



FAO

• Italy
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Consultant

  • 2010 - 2010

  ● Researched, sourced images, designed, produced and wrote material for the FAO’s 60th anniversary (1951-2011) commemorative booklet ● Researched, sourced images, designed, produced and wrote material for the FAO’s 60th anniversary (1951-2011) commemorative booklet



Australian Embassy, Nepal

• Kathmandu, Nepal

• Project Manager, Author and Editor

  • 2009 - 2010

  ● Produced a book to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Nepal - content focused on notable Australian mountaineers and their philanthropic work in Nepal ● Conducted in-depth research on the topic to decide on interviewees; conducted interviews; wrote and edited the text; sourced pictures; handled copyright issues; oversaw design; managed printing, publication and quality control; and developed a media strategy to generate publicity for the book and its launch ● Officially launched the publication - Celebrating 50 Years of Australian Mountaineering Feats and Friendships in Nepal - at the Australian Embassy Nepal on June 25, 2010 Show less



Working Women Journalists

• Kathmandu, Nepal

• Editor

  • 2009 - 2010

  ● Edited profiles of significant Nepalese women published on a site managed by the Working Women Journalists Nepal (WWJ) - www.nepalimahila.com ● Assisted in the official launch of www.nepalimahila.com website in October 2009 - continued as a working member of the WWJ organisation to develop future projects; assisting/training female journalists to build their skills as ESL journalists ● Edited profiles of significant Nepalese women published on a site managed by the Working Women Journalists Nepal (WWJ) - www.nepalimahila.com ● Assisted in the official launch of www.nepalimahila.com website in October 2009 - continued as a working member of the WWJ organisation to develop future projects; assisting/training female journalists to build their skills as ESL journalists



UNICEF

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Consultant

  • 2009 - 2009

  ● Assisted with communications relating to two major celebrations - the 40th anniversary of the agency’s presence in Nepal and the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child ● Reviewed UNICEF’s quarterly and annual reports (from 1960s to 2000s), synthesised achievements into concise synopses for each decade for presentation to United Nations House in Nepal, the media and the public, and publication by UNICEF Headquarters in New York ● Contract extended to work on other events, including the launch of the National Gender Based Violence Plan of Action on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (a press conference for the UK Department for International Development’s support announcement to UNICEF for its Paralegal Committee Program in Nepal); and to edit the UNICEF Nepal website its District Profile booklets Show less



Nepal Republic Media

• Kathmandu, Nepal

• Journalist (sub-editor/reporter)

  • 2008 - 2009

  ● Wrote and edited feature and news copy to deadline, including correct English, spelling, punctuation and grammar, consistency, facts, formatting, and layout ● Added headlines and captions to copy, and ensured copy form, length, structure, fluidity, and clarity suitable for publication ● Wrote and edited feature and news copy to deadline, including correct English, spelling, punctuation and grammar, consistency, facts, formatting, and layout ● Added headlines and captions to copy, and ensured copy form, length, structure, fluidity, and clarity suitable for publication



Insurance Commission of Western Australia

• Australia
• Insurance
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Systems Officer

  • 2006 - 2007

  ● Ensured computer system applications and technology met client and business needs and enhanced the skills of internal and external clients who used RiskCover systems ● Identified training opportunities, conducted training needs analyses, and developed and maintained training material ● Trained clients and staff on RiskCover computer systems and undertook evaluation to determine efficacy of training programs ● Undertook tasks associated with system development and deployment ● Developed, maintained, and enhanced RiskCover reporting systems ● Supported client reporting and information requirements ● Provided help desk service to clients using RiskCover computer systems ● Developed and maintained effective partnerships with clients to ensure business and client needs identified and met ● Maintained system reference tables, stock letters, and cover wordings Show less