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EXPERIENCE
Australian Correspondent, pv magazine, Berlin, Germany
Jan 2011 – Present
Wrote blog posts, feature articles, news articles and marketplace analysis for this online and print publication covering global solar energy markets. Was the chief correspondent for Australia, but also published articles analyzing African, North American, Asian, and European markets. Contribute about once per week from New York analyzing local markets, big reports and relevant data.
Staff Writer, MiD DAY Newspaper, Bangalore, India
Sep 2010 – Dec 2010
Worked as a city reporter for the Bangalore newsroom of this large, daily, nationwide publication, filing two stories per day (including pictures) on topics varying from politics, pharmaceuticals, sports, community affairs, and city infrastructure. Published three exclusive front-page articles and had online stories picked up by major players in the Indian media and published nationwide.
Contributing Writer, Reed Business Group, Sydney, Australia
Jan 2008 – Present
Contributed regularly to business magazines in Australia, particularly Professional Marketing Magazine. Wrote investigative features of 2,500 words on Digital Marketing, charities and shorter analysis individual businesses and trends. I have contributed copy primarily in and about the Australian market, but have also filed stories about companies from New York and about adidas from Germany.
Founder, Editor, Contributor, Ordinary Magazine, Sydney, Australia
June 2008 – Present
Created and launched this online, digital webzine charting the aspects of life often overlooked by mainstream media. I was able to integrate the site across multiple platforms, including though blogs, social media, and develop an interactive online community.
Editorial Fellow, JoongAng Daily, Seoul, South Korea
Jan 2008 – Mar 2008
Worked in this insert in the International Herald Tribune after winning the Myer/Australia-Korea Foundation Fellowship through the University of Sydney. Started copy-editing and then reported on World Cup soccer qualification, business and social issues. Wrote film, book, and concert reviews.
EDUCATION
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, New York, N.Y.
Expected May 2011
Master of Science, with coursework in beat reporting, feature writing, social media skills, digital journalism, audio reporting and photography.
University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Nov 2008
Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications), with Majors in English and Performance Studies. Media coursework included news reporting, website design and management, feature writing, digital skills.
SKILLS
Media: Advanced knowledge and skills using software for multimedia editing (Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Pro Tools, Office), web design (Dreamweaver). Strong presence and knowledge of social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Foursquare, Vimeo, Soundcloud, Worpress). Language: English and German fluency.
REFERENCES
Aditya Anand, City Editor MiD DAY Bangalore, e| adityaaa@gmail.com, m| +91 96864 77530.
Becky Stuart, Online Editor pv magazine Berlin, e| Stuart@pv-magazine.com m| +49 (0) 30 726 296 330
Prof. Laura Muha, Professor Columbia University, e| ljm31@columbia.edu m| +1 212 854 0117