Experience

Flicks

• New Zealand
• Internet Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor

  • May 2012 - Present

  As Editor, I create compelling content and commission it from a broad and skilled team of leading film writers for publication across three Flicks websites (flicks.co.nz, flicks.com.au, flicks.co.uk). Recently I devised, and began implementing, a Cinema Editorial Strategy to grow engagement and audience size beyond our current global readership of 1.9 million. Over my time as Editor, more Kiwis have engaged with Flicks than ever before - aided by my strong relationships with advertisers, studios, publicists and film festivals; regular media appearances; and a number of promotional partnerships and event-based initiatives. Using my knowledge of what both hardcore film fans and the general public want to watch, I help a wide range of New Zealanders find movies and shows to enjoy - whether this is the latest blockbuster or a jewel in a film festival programme that's screaming out for a recommendation. Working both independently or in partnership with advertisers, sponsors and stakeholders, I've developed and executed nationwide and localised promotional campaigns; produced video, audio, and written content; planned, executed, and hosted live script readings, Q&As and film screenings. I've also managed partnerships with key clients, devising ad campaigns, video, promotions and seeing these through from conception to execution. I’m incredibly proud of the team of writers I’ve built, and love identifying new talent, showcasing them alongside more established voices. Our current local writers include Rachel Ashby, Tim Batt, Amelia Berry, Dominic Corry, Adam Fresco, Liam Maguren, Awatea Mita, Guy Montgomery, James Nokise, Katie Parker, Amanda Jane Robinson, Daniel Rutledge, Laumata Lauano Volavola and Aaron Yap. I also represent Flicks on-air each week on Newstalk ZB and 95bFM, introduce screenings, and appear on other radio and TV outlets as needed. Show less



New Zealand International Fraud Film Festival Incorporated

• Producer and Programme Director

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Produced and programmed the inaugural NZ Fraud Film Festival in 2016, its sequels in 2018 and 2020, and an upcoming 2023 event. Key responsibilities include event production; selecting and licensing all film content; managing contractors. Produced and programmed the inaugural NZ Fraud Film Festival in 2016, its sequels in 2018 and 2020, and an upcoming 2023 event. Key responsibilities include event production; selecting and licensing all film content; managing contractors.



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer, Columnist, Reviewer

  • 1997 - Present

  Features writer, columnist and film/music reviewer for outlets including Pavement (Local Music Editor), Real Groove (TV columnist), Radio New Zealand, The Spinoff, Sunday Magazine, The Listener, Rip It Up, Metro, Groove Guide, The Fix. Features writer, columnist and film/music reviewer for outlets including Pavement (Local Music Editor), Real Groove (TV columnist), Radio New Zealand, The Spinoff, Sunday Magazine, The Listener, Rip It Up, Metro, Groove Guide, The Fix.



NZ Music Commission

• NZ Music Month Manager

  • 2008 - 2010

  Planned and executed three of the most successful NZ Music Month annual promotions, growing sales of the iconic target logo t-shirts and staging events with high-profile NZ acts (Shihad, Opshop, The Naked and Famous, Hollie Smith, Goldenhorse etc) in tandem with commercial partners such as Vodafone, Telecom, Moet Hennessy, 42Below. Grew the promotion across all measurable indices, including visibility, media coverage, and the number and reach of events. Planned and executed three of the most successful NZ Music Month annual promotions, growing sales of the iconic target logo t-shirts and staging events with high-profile NZ acts (Shihad, Opshop, The Naked and Famous, Hollie Smith, Goldenhorse etc) in tandem with commercial partners such as Vodafone, Telecom, Moet Hennessy, 42Below. Grew the promotion across all measurable indices, including visibility, media coverage, and the number and reach of events.



95bFM Campus Radio

• New Zealand
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• On-air DJ, Account Manager, Producer; audio engineer.

  • 1996 - 2010

  On-air host for a decade-plus; account manager for live music and entertainment client base for 2 years; Radio Award-nominated producer of NZ music documentary series Inside Track; freelance audio engineer. On-air host for a decade-plus; account manager for live music and entertainment client base for 2 years; Radio Award-nominated producer of NZ music documentary series Inside Track; freelance audio engineer.



New Zealand Music Commission

• Executive Coordinator

  • 2004 - 2008

  Responsible for:Media relations and communications; work on specific projects including traveling to South by Southwest (Austin, Texas) annually from 2004 to 2006; a variety of seminar tours with domestic and international guests (NME editor, overseas labels etc). Key events: Shihad NZ Music Month show in Aotea Square; Deja Voodoo and The Bleeders NZ Music Month launch at Wellington Town Hall; Fur Patrol NZ Music Month launch, Christchurch. Responsible for:Media relations and communications; work on specific projects including traveling to South by Southwest (Austin, Texas) annually from 2004 to 2006; a variety of seminar tours with domestic and international guests (NME editor, overseas labels etc). Key events: Shihad NZ Music Month show in Aotea Square; Deja Voodoo and The Bleeders NZ Music Month launch at Wellington Town Hall; Fur Patrol NZ Music Month launch, Christchurch.