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Special publications and feature journalist, Australian Community Media, February 2021 - present

  • Produce advertising features for Far South Coast group of papers
  • Deliver themed special publications (lift-outs) for local and national audiences​

Editor, Rail Express, September 2020 - February 2021
  • Increase readership and market presence of Rail Express in print and online
  • Break news in the rail industry and interview senior politicians and industry figures
  • Mentor junior journalists and drive publication strategy
  • Editorial lead on website redesign

Assistant Editor
, Rail Express, January 2020 - September 2020
  • Oversee production of Rail Express for print and online
  • Develop relationships with key industry organisations and individuals
  • Direct junior journalists and assist senior management in publication strategy

Journalist
, Manufacturers' Monthly, June 2019 - January 2020
  • Write news articles and develop features for print and digital editions
  • Report on industry events
  • Increased online and physical circulation

Co-Founder
, Base-Cast, November 2018 - June 2019
  • Led online platform from ideation to public launch
  • Constructed tone of voice
  • Produced content to launch
  • Connected the platform to respected voices in the industry 

Editor, Backyard Opera, June 2018 - June 2019
  • Proofed all sections of Backyard Opera
  • Increased organic reach across all platforms
  • Coordinated staff writers and photographers
  • Liaised with PR contacts and represented Backyard Opera to other media outlets

Editorial Contributor, Backyard Opera, October 2017 - May 2018
  • Drove Backyard Opera's art and culture coverage
  • Provided weekly wraps of cultural events across Sydney
  • Profiled galleries and artists working across different mediums and at all stages of their careers

Editor-in-Chief, The Gazelle, June 2016-May 2017
  • Grew the readership of The Gazelle and its social media following
  • Facilitated the Press Pass seminar series, with appearances from Elizabeth Dickinson, Jon Jensen and Charles Siebert
  • Managed the redesign of the entire website and migrated the site to a new server
  • Editorial liason for video and multimedia content

Managing Editor, The Gazelle, May 2014-December 2014
  • Oversaw and supervised a staff pool of 20 reporters and editors

Opinion Editor, The Gazelle, February 2014-May 2014
  • Developed the position of columnist and staffed this with a diversity of writers
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