SAM McManus
Perth
Summary
Skilled young journalist with a knack for breaking down complex stories for a wide audience. Knowledgeable about digital media and able to shoot, write, and edit pieces for online, social media, television, and radio. Passionate about issues impacting young Australians, with a strong desire to ensure upcoming generations are informed about the world around them.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Journalist
ABC WA
03.2022 - 06.2023
• As a standalone reporter in a new role created in 2022, I worked as a journalist, camera operator and producer for stories spanning an area of more than 50, 000 sq km based in the Wheatbelt
• Published daily stories for radio news and social media, weekly stories for ABC online and regularly for ABC TV news both state-wide and nationally
- Worked with colleagues across Australia to file content for online, radio and television - all while working remotely
• Conducted live crosses on TV and radio both state-wide and nationally
• Edited both audio and video content to set deadlines
- Wrote and published articles for leading newspapers and magazines.
Journalist
Channel 7 Queensland
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Pitched and filed two TV stories a day to strict deadlines, often shooting my own stories.
- Managed half-a-dozen colleagues as chief of staff, coordinating a nightly bulletin.
- Built and developed contacts to earn the trust of locals and help tell their stories.
Radio Producer
ABC Perth
07.2020 - 12.2020
Education
Graduate Diploma of Broadcasting - Broadcast Journalism
Edith Cowan University
2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics, Business Law
University of Western Australia (UWA)
2019
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Newman College
2015
Skills
- Content creation
- Forming original ideas
- Advanced interviewing skills
- Meeting deadlines
- Solid research and fact-checking experience
- Live TV and radio experience
- Camera work
- Creating content specifically for social media
- Premiere Pro editing
Accomplishments
- Driver's license
- Working with children clearance
- First aid certificate
Hobbies
Reading, swimming, AFL football, basketball, cooking, traveling and meeting new people.
Timeline
Journalist
ABC WA
03.2022 - 06.2023
Journalist
Channel 7 Queensland
12.2020 - 03.2022
Radio Producer
ABC Perth
07.2020 - 12.2020
Graduate Diploma of Broadcasting - Broadcast Journalism
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics, Business Law
University of Western Australia (UWA)
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Newman College
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