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Timothy Wright [email protected]
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Command Auto Group: http://www.tcag.com.au
Marketing Assistant (Jan 2014 – Present):
Responsible for promotion of company products through various tasks, such as sourcing promotional material, in addition to assisting in developing layout and content presentation in electronic and print catalogues. This involves locating (under budget) business branded promotional materials and goods. Also responsible for ensuring promotional and new items are shipped to customers on time, which maintains the company’s reputation through customer satisfaction. Also responsible for ensuring that company products are ready and available for events, such as trade shows or demonstrations.
Primary Responsibilities
Sourcing products for various promotional material Ensuring that important customers receive their goods in a timely manner to facilitate a
cordial business relationship between the client and Command Assisting in various roles during production of ads, including providing various props and
helping with the actual filming of TV ads and promotional videos Providing the marketing manager with whatever support is deemed appropriate in order to
facilitate a more streamlined operation Customer service Training of new employees in warehouse operations
Achievements
Successful shooting of ad, resulting in less film time and subsequently, less cost Locating products for promotional material at a cost less than anticipated Ensuring numerous customer orders, of great importance, are sent out in a timely manner Timely preparation of sales data for analysis Assisting in reworking of style guide through new and improved photos and instructions
Sky News Australia: http://www.skynews.com.au
Digital producer (April 2012 – December 2013, casual):
Involved in a team who are responsible for the smooth running of the Sky News website and interactive aspect of the channel, in a high pressure, time critical environment. The role involves shift work to ensure that important news stories are kept up to date with any of the latest, important developments. Further, that there is accompanying footage to ensure high value information flow. There is a great dependence on time management in my role. I operate efficiently and under pressure as the Bigpond News must be edited and compiled before a certain deadline – no ifs or buts.
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Primary Responsibilities
Ensuring that breaking news is immediately put onto the website Editing videos to accompany a story, and alternating it with new video if it becomes
available Voicing, cutting and editing original videos and stories to ensure a quota is met on niche
topics, such as the environment or entertainment Compiling the top news stories on a daily basis for Bigpond News
Achievements
Successful balancing of regular tasks, while dealing with big news stories and events, such as bush fires and sporting grand finals
Producing stories on a regular basis, adding the vision, writing the script and voicing the story
Work with news presenters to make sure that the top news headlines are available for digital outlets
Liaising with the Sky News presenters
MyWealth: http://www.mywealth.commbank.com.au
Financial writer (April 2013 – August 2013):
I was involved in producing financial news, whether it was from announcements on the ASX, or more in depth research pieces. Typically involving the continual monitoring of the as well as searching for more media releases which would be of interest to investors. More in depth pieces would look at, for example, how the Ten Network would improve its share price by adding more sport to its network, notably the Commonwealth Games and the Winter Olympics. Specially targeted blogs would also be written about financial news in a more casual format for consumption by readers.
Responsibilities
Immediately posting pertinent stories eg: on the Reserve Bank’s interest rate decision every first Tuesday of the month
Monitor the ASX for all important announcements about the top 200 companies and reporting thereon
Write regular blogs on varied issues eg: the factors that go into petrol prices or the rise of the electric car
Maintain a focus on more in depth pieces. For example: a report how real estate is going in a particular market or the new strategy of a business that is struggling
Achievements
Successful establishment of blogs as a way of complementing the more hard hitting news
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Was able to balance the various tasks throughout the day in order that all received equal attention
Castleford Media: http://www.castlefordmedia.com.au
Editorial Writer (August 2012 – April 2013):
Writing for company clients, to benefit them through SEO - this involved liaising with clients to ensure that their needs were met by writing specific stories containing specific keywords. For example; putting a particular political slant on a story ensuring that the geographical subject of a story was within and positive to their area of business. Up to 5,000 words were written per day, with varying lengths on each story.
Responsibilities
To search for stories based on clients area of business, including real estate, law, immigration, etc.
Contacting clients to propose a topic for a story, seeking feedback or to enquire if they wanted to suggest a story themselves
Liaise with account managers about any changes to the client’s needs Write blogs about social media, SEO or other related areas in which Castleford was involved.
Achievements
Positive feedback from clients, in particular the Migration Alliance Handling 90% of the workload for Ray White Australia – Castleford’s largest client, dealing
with both the head office and individual offices throughout Sydney and Melbourne Successfully fulfilling the required quota in a month when my son was born
Radio Station 2MCE: http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/arts/communication-creative-industries/2mce
Producer/Presenter (July 2010 – July 2011):
Successfully obtained a paid internship with the radio station of one of the country’s best journalism schools. In charge of presenting and producing a pre-recorded fortnightly half hour radio program. This included a news segment and various interviews on different and controversial stories, including politics, euthanasia and various other topical issues.
Responsibilities
Research and propose topics to the station’s programming and production coordinator Book and interview people who would be of value of the program, including politicians and
experts Compile all the various components of the story, being the news, introduction, interviews,
outro and music
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Achievements
Securing an interview with Wayne Swan, the then treasurer during the 2010 election Interviewed former foreign minister, Alexander Downer, on the 10th anniversary of the
September 11 attacks, and his thoughts about the death of Osama Bin Laden and the current political climate in Afghanistan
Talked with noted euthanasia advocate, Philip Nitschke about potential changes to the legislation surrounding the issue at the time
General Interests
Australian politics Tennis Spectator sports Cars Swing music
EDUCATION
Qualification Details Institution Date of completionHigher School Certificate
Subjects include; 4 units of English, general maths, legal studies and ancient history.
Covenant Christian School – Belrose, Sydney
November 2008
Bachelor of Arts – Journalism
4.0 GPA with a focus on broadcast communications
Charles Sturt University - Bathurst
May 2012
Certificate of Registration
Sales and property management
Real Estate Institute of New South Wales
Out of class component to be completed in due course
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