Trent Murray
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Francis De Rosa
Trent is passionate about the communications industry and exhibited enthusiasm and a desire to learn throughout his internship with Xstrata Coal. His curiosity and willingness to ask questions and debate issues is impressive. He quickly grasped a number of key issues affecting the coal industry and also the role that coal plays in society. Trent has very good techical and writing skills and a keen interest in social media and its potential to transform the way businesses communicate with stakeholders. Trent's easy going and friendly persona made him an excellent fit within our team. I would strongly recommend Trent for entry-level roles in the media / PR / communications sector as he has the potential to develop into a very strong communications professional in the years ahead.
Lisa Rippon-Lee
During his internship with Xstrata Coal, Trent demonstrated solid technical skills and a good understanding of the Communications practice. He has very good, well-developed writing skills, and was quick to grasp and interpret complex issues relating to the mining sector. Trent showed initiative and a keenness to take on additional tasks beyond those assigned to him, and in a short space of time fitted well into the Communications team and alongside other co-workers. Trent brought a fresh perspective to the projects he was assigned to, and showed genuine interest in understanding our business and how communications strategies could be shaped to address a variety of internal and external stakeholder needs. I would highly recommend Trent for an entry level Communications role, either inhouse or at an agency.
Francis De Rosa
Trent is passionate about the communications industry and exhibited enthusiasm and a desire to learn throughout his internship with Xstrata Coal. His curiosity and willingness to ask questions and debate issues is impressive. He quickly grasped a number of key issues affecting the coal industry and also the role that coal plays in society. Trent has very good techical and writing skills and a keen interest in social media and its potential to transform the way businesses communicate with stakeholders. Trent's easy going and friendly persona made him an excellent fit within our team. I would strongly recommend Trent for entry-level roles in the media / PR / communications sector as he has the potential to develop into a very strong communications professional in the years ahead.
Lisa Rippon-Lee
During his internship with Xstrata Coal, Trent demonstrated solid technical skills and a good understanding of the Communications practice. He has very good, well-developed writing skills, and was quick to grasp and interpret complex issues relating to the mining sector. Trent showed initiative and a keenness to take on additional tasks beyond those assigned to him, and in a short space of time fitted well into the Communications team and alongside other co-workers. Trent brought a fresh perspective to the projects he was assigned to, and showed genuine interest in understanding our business and how communications strategies could be shaped to address a variety of internal and external stakeholder needs. I would highly recommend Trent for an entry level Communications role, either inhouse or at an agency.
Francis De Rosa
Trent is passionate about the communications industry and exhibited enthusiasm and a desire to learn throughout his internship with Xstrata Coal. His curiosity and willingness to ask questions and debate issues is impressive. He quickly grasped a number of key issues affecting the coal industry and also the role that coal plays in society. Trent has very good techical and writing skills and a keen interest in social media and its potential to transform the way businesses communicate with stakeholders. Trent's easy going and friendly persona made him an excellent fit within our team. I would strongly recommend Trent for entry-level roles in the media / PR / communications sector as he has the potential to develop into a very strong communications professional in the years ahead.
Lisa Rippon-Lee
During his internship with Xstrata Coal, Trent demonstrated solid technical skills and a good understanding of the Communications practice. He has very good, well-developed writing skills, and was quick to grasp and interpret complex issues relating to the mining sector. Trent showed initiative and a keenness to take on additional tasks beyond those assigned to him, and in a short space of time fitted well into the Communications team and alongside other co-workers. Trent brought a fresh perspective to the projects he was assigned to, and showed genuine interest in understanding our business and how communications strategies could be shaped to address a variety of internal and external stakeholder needs. I would highly recommend Trent for an entry level Communications role, either inhouse or at an agency.
Francis De Rosa
Trent is passionate about the communications industry and exhibited enthusiasm and a desire to learn throughout his internship with Xstrata Coal. His curiosity and willingness to ask questions and debate issues is impressive. He quickly grasped a number of key issues affecting the coal industry and also the role that coal plays in society. Trent has very good techical and writing skills and a keen interest in social media and its potential to transform the way businesses communicate with stakeholders. Trent's easy going and friendly persona made him an excellent fit within our team. I would strongly recommend Trent for entry-level roles in the media / PR / communications sector as he has the potential to develop into a very strong communications professional in the years ahead.
Lisa Rippon-Lee
During his internship with Xstrata Coal, Trent demonstrated solid technical skills and a good understanding of the Communications practice. He has very good, well-developed writing skills, and was quick to grasp and interpret complex issues relating to the mining sector. Trent showed initiative and a keenness to take on additional tasks beyond those assigned to him, and in a short space of time fitted well into the Communications team and alongside other co-workers. Trent brought a fresh perspective to the projects he was assigned to, and showed genuine interest in understanding our business and how communications strategies could be shaped to address a variety of internal and external stakeholder needs. I would highly recommend Trent for an entry level Communications role, either inhouse or at an agency.
Experience
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Feature Story News
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Berlin Correspondent
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Sep 2020 - Present
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Euronews
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France
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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500 - 600 Employee
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Broadcast Journalist
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May 2019 - Aug 2020
Up nice and early working for Euronews NBC's flagship news programme, Good Morning Europe. Work across all aspects of the show including writing and voicing packages, presenter's friend, building sequences with correspondents and managing breaking news coverage. Up nice and early working for Euronews NBC's flagship news programme, Good Morning Europe. Work across all aspects of the show including writing and voicing packages, presenter's friend, building sequences with correspondents and managing breaking news coverage.
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ITV
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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News Producer
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May 2018 - Apr 2019
Working as part of the news team on ITV’s daytime programme, This Morning. As a freelance news producer reporting to the Head of News, my key tasks include finding stories for the show, selecting guests for debates and topical discussions, pre-interviewing guests, script and brief writing for the show’s hosts, forward planning and working in the gallery during transmission to monitor the wires for breaking stories. Working as part of the news team on ITV’s daytime programme, This Morning. As a freelance news producer reporting to the Head of News, my key tasks include finding stories for the show, selecting guests for debates and topical discussions, pre-interviewing guests, script and brief writing for the show’s hosts, forward planning and working in the gallery during transmission to monitor the wires for breaking stories.
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Portland
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United Kingdom
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Political Consultant
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Mar 2017 - Feb 2018
I helped design, implement and manage media relations and public affairs strategies for a number of UK-based clients. As part of Portland's corporate division, I predominantly support high profile FTSE 250 companies including those in the energy, financial services and airline sector. I also work on legal dispute communications in partnership with leading law firms. I'm fortunate to work with stakeholders across Fleet St, Westminster and the City everyday, and relish the opportunity to be part of effective and impactful campaigns, both here in the UK, and globally.
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Optus
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Australia
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Corporate Affairs Advisor
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
Working within Optus’ Corporate Affairs team, this role saw me act as an official spokesperson for Optus in the Australian media. Key tasks included managing and monitoring company issues in the media, preparing and delivering corporate responses, liaising with journalists to understand their requirements and deadlines, writing media releases and other materials for proactive media pitches, preparing interview and speech briefs for senior executives, manning our 24/7 media line and approving content for Optus’ social media pages. Similarly, I also sat on a number of go-to-market meetings to provide public relations advice and support for project and product launches. I also worked with stakeholders across the business to advise on PR issues when they arose in an effort to enhance and maintain the reputation of our brand. As a member of the Corporate Affairs team, I also worked alongside the company’s PR agency to help manage and deliver outcomes on a range of PR activities. Overall, in this exciting and fast-moving role I was tasked, alongside my team, to help develop, maintain and improve positive media coverage for Optus in a wide range of outlets including print, online, radio, television and social media.
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Communications Advisor
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Jul 2015 - Jan 2016
Working within the Consumer Group Communications Team, this fast-paced and dynamic role saw me prepare, prioritise and deliver messages to Optus' frontline workforce. At any one time, I sat on a variety of project and go-to-market teams in order to provide strategic communications advice to ensure our messages cut through and intended outcomes were achieved. Key tasks included providing internal communications advice, writing and implementing communications plans, managing and delivering messages through our CMS and enterprise social network, writing copy and senior leader communications, presenting to camera, filming and scriptwriting for corporate messages, stakeholder engagement and digital design.
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Parliament of Australia
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Communications Advisor
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Sep 2012 - Aug 2015
Undertaking a range of key communication activities including public relations, speech writing, social media management, media planning, stakeholder engagement, email marketing, event management, campaigns and strategy for the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP. Managing direct communication with constituents within the electorate of Kingsford Smith, with a focus on campaigning around key Federal Government matters. Representing the Member's office at a number of key community forums, with a particular focus on issues management. From September 2012 to September 2013, I had the same role for then Senator Matt Thistlethwaite, before he successfully was elected to the House of Representatives.
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Education
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2018 - 2019
City, University of London
Master's degree, Broadcast Journalism -
2012 - 2015
Griffith University
Bachelor's Degree, Communications -
2003 - 2008
St John's College, Woodlawn
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