name Michael Harry

dob **.**.****

email abp65s@r.postjobfree.com

number +61.414.989.091

Michael is an accomplished writer and editor who specialises in lifestyle and

entertainment stories for magazines, newspapers, television and the web.

August 2010 April 2011

Contributor, Time Out New York / Interview magazine / Pitchfork.com

During an eight month stint in New York City, Michael worked two days a

week at Time Out, writing stories about dating, gigs, venues, restaurants and

interviews with artists such as Ben Folds.

At Andy Warhol s Interview, he researched and assisted on stories featuring

artists including Kanye West, Rihanna, Sofia Coppola and Stephen Dorff.

At Pitchfork he assisted on web video shoots with acts such as Wavves,

Darwin Deez and the Smith Westerns, and worked as an office PA.

December 2008 July 2010

Senior editor, the adelaide* magazine News Limited

This position at South Australia s leading monthly lifestyle title required ideas

generation, feature writing, sub-editing, fitting to layout, proof-reading and

liaising with contributors and art departments.

Editor-in-chief of a special youth issue of the magazine

Wrote feature profiles up to 2500 words on a range of notable entertainers, sportspeople,

writers, musicians, models and more

Specialised in music, food, fashion, entertainment, books and personalities

Wrote all aspects of the magazine, from headlines to photo captions

Fostered excellent relationships with publicists, photographers, editors etc.

September 2007- Present

Contributor, the Advertiser and Sunday Mail newspaper News Limited

Michael writes a high-profile weekly advice column called Wise Guy in SA Weekend

magazine (circulation 200,000+)

Contributing food reviewer at the Adelaide* food guide

Contributing book reviewer at SA Weekend magazine

Contributing music reviewer at HIT

May 2007 - November 2008

Weekend editor, Adelaidenow.com.au News Limited

As the Weekend Online Editor, Michael defined, created and maintained the

leading Australian web site by writing, editing and managing news and

multimedia content, including videos and flash presentations.

Met continual deadlines across the site, including politics and entertainment

Managed and edited a team of five bloggers

Produced, shot, edited and uploaded original video content

Edited and uploaded user submitted content

Played a leading role in the integration of print and online

November 2006 May 2007

Contestant Coordinator, 1 vs 100 Endemol Southern star

The primary responsibility was to source, audition and book thousands of

contestants for each mob on Channel Nine quiz show 1 vs 100.

Coordinated and cast up to 400 people for each record day

Implemented and maintained a database

Wrote and researched palm cards for the host Eddie McGuire

March 2006 August 2006

Story assistant, Big Brother for Network Ten Endemol Southern Star

Logged live stream content from the Big Brother house

Organised events of the day into scenes, using a custom designed management system

Rated and prioritised scenes, using individual key words

Compiled material into highlights packages

December 2005 February 2006

Contestant Coordinator, The Biggest Loser for Network Ten Crackerjack

Lived in The Biggest Loser house for three months

Supervised up to 12 contestants, 24 hours a day

Produced confessional video diaries and on the fly stories using HD digital cameras

Supervised daily food diaries in consultation with a nutritionist

Coordinated contestants for all challenges

May - August 2005

Script writer / developer Endemol Southern Star

Developed a children s drama series, involving character breakdowns and episode outlines.

The series Penrose Street focused on a group of teenagers who form their own rock band

January 2005 November 2005

Audience Coordinator, Ready Steady Cook for Network Ten Endemol

Southern Star

Designed and implemented the audience procedure for 140 x 60min episodes

Successfully filled each episode with an audience, thinking creatively to pull consistent

numbers into the daytime records

Assisted in the audition process for casting contestants and chefs, shooting auditions on

PD-150 cameras

Assisted in scripting promos and on air questions

Managed an extensive audience database

Internships at the following:

The Times newspaper, London

Drama department, BBC London

The Discovery Channel, London

Channel Nine news

Channel [V]

Tertiary Education

January 2000 - November 2002

RMIT University, Melbourne

B.A. (Journalism) degree completed with DISTINCTION

References

Jim Plouffe, +61-435-***-***, Editor, the adelaide* magazine

Genevieve Meegan, +61-414-***-***, Deputy editor, the adelaide* magazine

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