REBECCA DAVIS

REBECCA DAVIS Gladstone, Queensland [email protected] www.rebeccadavisjournalist.com

OBJECTIVE To gain further employment in journalism reporting stories that matter. Where my creative initiative, ideas and a genuine enthusiasm would allow me to progress EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS 2011 University of Wollongong Bachelor of Journalism Minor: Philosophy 2010 Sydney Academy of Film and Television TV Presenting 2008 Engadine High School Higher School Certificate RELEVENT EXPERIENCE March 2012- present Gladstone Observer, APN news and media The Gladstone Observer in central Queensland is a daily newspaper in the heart of one of Australia's most rapidly changing regions. Published 6 days per week, with a strong f ocus on multi-media reporting, the Observer won the prestigious PANPA Newspaper of the Year award in 2011 and 2012.My roles have included general news reporter, online producer and acting sports editor.   

PANPA 2012 Newspaper of the Year (Up to 10,000) PANPA 2011 Newspaper of the Year (Up to 10,000) APN-ARM Newspaper of the Year (2011)

Oct-Nov 2011 Channel 10 Internship, video journalist March 2010- Nov 2011 UOWTV Experience in filming, interviewing, scripting, voicing and editing videos supporting the local Illawarra area in New South Wales SKILLS  Editorial skills and experience: News writing, headline writing, editorial writing, feature writing, sourcing and breaking news, interviewing, video and audio editing, sub-editing, caption writing, proofing, layout decision s and content co-ordination, adhering to strict daily deadlines  Fast and proficient IT: Word, Excel, Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, Pro-tools and InDesign  Capable multimedia skills and experience: Confident in film, audio, print and photography  Teamwork: Enjoy working in both team environments and independently  Problem solving: Involvement in complex, low-budget projects, with time constraints  Communication skills: Expressing critical opinions in editorials, essays and seminars  Self-motivation/management: Duty manager at Heathcote Hotel  Creativity: Writing news scripts and articles; documentary making; photography

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LINKS WEBSITE: www.rebeccadavisjournalist.com ONLINE PORTFOLIO: http://rebeccadavis.pressfolios.com/ BLOG: http://becsbanter.wordpress.com/ VOLUNTEER WORK February 2013- present, Quoin Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre OTHER EMPLOYMENT March 2009- March 2012, Bar staff, Heathcote Hotel August 2011- March 2012, Duty manager, Heathcote Hotel AWARDS Employee of the month May 2012 Gladstone Observer Employee of the month September 2010 Heathcote Hotel Meritorious Academic Achievement September 2008 Engadine High School Group Leader Certificate September 2008 Engadine High School High Achievers certificate February 2009 Engadine High School REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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