Lucille Domingo - Editor On the Street Phone: (03) 0000 0000 Email: [email protected] | Trevor Semana - Senior Editor The Hobart Courier Phone: (03) 0000 0000 Email: [email protected] |
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River Hunting
7 Cypress Street
Hobart TAS 7000 0000 000 000
(03) 1010 1010
[email protected]
Summary
I am a creative freelance writer with three years experience in the industry working in print and online media, looking for exciting new writing projects.
Education
Graduated: 2007
Graduated: 2006 ATAR : 93.95
Media Experience
On the Street
On the Street is a street press magazine that features street fashion.
Responsibilities:
- Interview up-and-coming designers, musicians and general public
- Organise own photography
- Write general copy for magazine as well as online website and newsletter
- Assist with magazine layout
Achievements:
- Launched monthly online newsletter, which increased website traffic by 40%
- Decreased editorial mistakes by 15%
Soleado Advertising
Soleado Advertising is a small enterprise that specialises in advertising for a cappella musicians.
Responsibilities:
- Created advertising copy for print and online media
- Proofread copy
Achievements:
- Created keyword-rich and compelling copy to vastly improve SEO and search engine rankings
- Increased paid performances for a cappella band Tiny Tim by 350%
Los tiempos de la Mañana
Los tiempos de la Mañana is a daily newspaper in Barcelona.
Responsibilities
- Sourced and researched articles on a daily basis
- Covered and reported on functions and events
- Assisted editor with fact checking and sub-editing
The Hobart Courier
The Hobart Courier is a daily newspaper for residents of Hobart.
Responsibilities
- Sourced and researched articles and corresponding images
- Assisted sub-editor with fact checking and sub-editing
- Responded to email enquiries
Skills
Software | Proficiency | Experience |
Microsoft Office | Advanced | 8 Years |
Adobe Photoshop | Advanced | 5 years |
Adobe InDesign | Advanced | 4 years |
Dreamweaver | Intermediate | 2 years |
Dreamweaver | Intermediate | 2 years |
Final Cut Pro | Beginner | 1 year |
HTML | Beginner | 2 years |
Interests
I run a music blog that covers the underground music scene in Hobart. I cover all music genres from folk music to heavy metal, with news on up-and-coming bands, new trends and shows.
URL: www.soundwave.blogworld.com