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Sharon Green
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@sharonjgreenPROFILE:
A media professional with more than three years experience in print and online journalism roles. Record of success in breaking exclusive news stories and fascinating feature articles. Recognised for the ability to implement innovative ways of sourcing talent for stories, via social media and online platforms, and for driving traffic to online articles. Areas of expertise include digital media, lifestyle and environment writing.EDUCATION:
2011
Master of Communication (Journalism) with Distinction
Deakin University, Melbourne
Modules completed: feature writing, multimedia reporting, new media research, digital trends, media law, contemporary journalism, editing and design.
2008
Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communication)
Deakin University, Melbourne
Major: Professional Writing. Minor: Photography.JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE:
Jun 2009 present Freelance Journalist: Self-employed, Australia & UK
www.sharonjgreen.com/portfolio
- Commissioned by UK magazine EDGE to write feature stories
- Commisioned by Melbourne metro daily newspaper, The Age, to write education features for special careers and education supplement published April – May, 2011
- Commissioned by various Australian print and online publications including BRIDE, Desktop magazine, Geelong + Surf Coast Living, Fashion Journal and Geelong Advertiser
- Worked on copywriting assignments for local and international clients including website and brochure content, advertorials, independent publications, and social media campaigns
- Hired as permanent features writer for Onya Magazine to write lifestyle features
Achievements: First Onya Magazine article received more than 2,000 hits within first week of publication.
Feb 2012 Jun 2012 Deputy Editor: E I Congresses & Communications, London (contract)
- Managed overall production duties for launch of new online health publication
- Planned and produced news articles, feature stories and static web content for publication
- Developed strategic plan for publication prior to launch including social media strategy, promotional activity and affiliation opportunities with existing and new clients/partners
- Developed specialist health coverage for a European and international audience
Oct 2011 Feb 2012 Online Journalist: International Business Times, London
- Researched and wrote news articles and feature stories for daily online news publication
- Pitched and sourced original news and feature stories
- Developed specialist coverage across health, environment, retail and lifestyle topics
- Produced daily video reports for IBTimes TV channel
Achievements: Appointed as key video reporter to produce reports for IBTimes TV channel
Sep 2010 Jun 2011 Journalist: Fairfax Media, Melbourne (contract)
- Researched and wrote news articles and feature stories for weekly suburban newspapers
- Developed strong working relationships with community leaders and groups
- Produced several exclusive stories including a controversial scoop on planking
- Initiated use of SourceBottle and Twitter to connect journalists with sources and to drive traffic to online news articles
- Followed local government education campaign closely and produced specialist coverage
Achievements: Responsible for filling own masthead, the Point Cook Weekly, with a 50,000 circulation
Met and interviewed Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
Mar Jul 2008 Web-Publishing Assistant: Hardie Grant Magazines (contract)
- Researched and wrote online wedding planning articles for Bride.com.au
- Developed online writing skills: Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and search term tactics
- Interviewed members of the bridal industry and other experts for inclusion in stories
Achievements: Was called back in 2010 to freelance for the printed edition of BRIDE magazine.
Aug Dec 2007 Journalist: Fairfax Community Network (contract)
- Researched and wrote articles for inner-city weekly newspapers and magazines
- Conducted interviews with members of the public
- Sourced digital images and photographs
- Assisted senior journalists with research for upcoming projects and feature stories.
Jan Dec 2007 Assistant Editor: Crossfire Magazine (Deakin University publication)
- Reported to and liaised closely with editor-in-chief
- Detected errors and inconsistencies in language, house style and layout specifications
- Checked photo and illustration captions, headlines and general content
- Liaised with student council for approval and funding of magazine
- Sourced sponsorship and advertising support from local businesses.
INTERNSHIPS:
Jun Oct 2010 Online Journalism Internship: Desktop Magazine
- Researched and wrote online news and feature stories
- Conducted original interviews for all articles
- Pitched story ideas to online editor
Achievements: planned and produced “creative solo” major project a feature series that looked at branding, networking and selling skills for freelancers and solo creative types.
Jun 2009 Journalism Internship: Geelong Advertiser
- Researched and wrote hard news stories
- Accompanied journalists and photographers on assignments,
- Pitched story ideas to Chief of Staff
- Conducted daily “vox pops” on the streets of Geelong
- Assisted senior journalist with in-house fashion shoot.
Achievements: produced original feature story for Saturday edition newspaper
Oct 2007 Journalism Internship: Herald Sun Newspaper
- Worked at the daily news desk and assisted journalists with research for stories
- Attended daily editorial meetings/conferences to discuss content selection for publication
- Wrote news articles and extended news captions
- Attended court hearings and police rounds, undertook cadet training
-Worked closely with education reporter and assisted with research and writing of exclusive investigation.
Aug 2007 Journalism Internship: Fairfax Community Network
- Researched material and conducted interviews for story content
- Wrote interview, travel and arts stories, and compiled weekly events listings
-Wrote CD, book and theatre reviews
- Assisted senior journalists with research and administrative tasks
Achievements: Was hired as a contract journalist immediately following internship.
Mar 2007 Copywriting Internship: Intrepid Travel
- Wrote copy for tour itineraries for the October 2007 travel brochures
- Conducted extensive research of the Intrepid Travel product
- Evaluated competition, wrote website copy for online tour itineraries and “trip notes”
-Edited, proofread and updated existing tour itineraries
-Adopted use of Intrepid’s in-house content management systems for website articles
-Wrote travel articles for Intrepid’s “Express Newsletter”.TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:
- Intermediate knowledge of CyberNews and custom Content Management Systems (CMS)
- Broad knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Photoshop digital imaging and repairing
- Photographic knowledge: SLR, slide film and digital camera operation
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Publisher and Adobe InDesign
- Comfortable working within a MAC or PC environment.PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Jan 2007 present Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance: Australian Journalist s Association
May 2010 present Centre for Advanced JournalismREFEREES:
Available on request.
Commissioned by UK business magazine EDGE to write feature stories
Commissioned by Melbourne metro daily newspaper, The Age, to write education features for special careers and education supplement published April – May, 2011
Commissioned by various Australian print and online publications including BRIDE, Desktop Magazine, Geelong + Surf Coast Living, Fashion Journal and Geelong Advertiser
Worked on copywriting assignments for local and international clients including website and brochure content, advertorials, independent publications, and social media campaigns
Hired as permanent features writer for Onya Magazine to write lifestyle features
Achievements: First Onya Magazine article received more than 2,000 hits within first week of publication.
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