Andrea Nierhoff

Address Phone E-mail Portfolio Unit 5/20A, Riddle St, Bentleigh VIC 3204 0431 384 142 andreanierhoff@gmail.com http://andreanierhoff.wordpress.com/

I am looking to begin my career in the journalism industry, and already have industry experience across a variety of media platforms. I have been a reporter on SYN 90.7 FMs flagship news and current affairs show Panorama, as well as writing and broadcasting news updates. I have had reports broadcast on SBS radio, and articles published in the Herald Sun, Northern Weekly and Melbourne Times Weekly magazines, as well as in the Colac Herald. I have previously interned with companies such as AAP, Fairfax and News Ltd. Since beginning my studies I have organised the majority of my work experience myself.

Industry Experience Australian Associated Press: June 6 June 13, 2013 - Shadowed journalists, attended conferences and settings such as the Victorian supreme court - Wrote factboxes, updates and longer stories (on which my byline appears) - Used in-house software such as Cyber - Interviewed politicians and other public figures Sky News television (Sydney office): February 18 March 1, 2013 - Shadowed journalists in business and news environments, as well as behind the scenes - Used in-house software such as ENPS, QCut etc. - Formatted wires and wrote stories for Sky Digital online SBS World News Australia Radio: January 7 January 25, 2013 - Contacted and interviewed academics, experts, organisations etc. - Recorded and edited own interview audio tracks - Wrote and recorded news stories and updates, and long feature stories Panorama SYN 90.7 FM: February 10, 2012 present - Pitched story ideas, contacted and interviewed academics, experts, organisations etc. - Recorded and edited own interview tracks, operated the radio panel - Nominated for Best Radio Interview award 2012 Colac Herald Gannon Newspapers: June 25 29, 2012 Took responsibility for and wrote to a deadline on a range of topics-sport, news, editorial etc. Contacted and interviewed a variety of professionals, organisations, members of the public etc. Photographed events and assisted with research

Herald Sun News Ltd: November 14 18, 2011 - Assisted fellow journalists with reporting on various stories, and wrote my own - Interviewed members of the public - Attended news meetings and press conferences Melbourne Weekly Fairfax Media: July 4 8, 2011 - Interviewed well-known personalities and members of the public - Dealt with media officers and local council members - Wrote articles and assisted with research

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Skills & Abilities - Has contacts within the journalism industry - Range of research skills - Has completed radio training at SYN studios - Excellent communication and listening skills - Ability to work autonomously and/or in a team environment - Uses initiative in situations - Good interviewing skills - Enjoys challenges - Adaptable to various situations - Active and perceptive contributor - Enthusiastic and quick to pick up new skills

Personal Attributes

- Professional work ethic - Approachable, empathetic manner - Engaging, confident personality - Keen to learn and gain experience - Reliable, flexible and punctual - Takes pride in work - Takes a proactive approach to work

Education

- Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) RMIT University, to be completed October, 2013. Honourable mention: academic excellence, Semester 2, 2012 3.2 GPA - Bachelor of Applied Science (Fashion and Textile Merchandising) RMIT School of Fashion and Textiles in Brunswick, 2010. - Diploma of Business (Frontline Management) RMIT School of Fashion and Textiles in Brunswick, 2007. - Diploma of Textiles, Clothing and Footwear (Product Development and Merchandising) RMIT School of Fashion and Textiles in Brunswick, 2007. - Certificate IV in Clothing Production-Textiles, Clothing and Footwear (Product Development and Merchandising) RMIT School of Fashion and Textiles in Brunswick, 2006.

Accomplished knowledge of the following applications: Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Final Cut Pro Various audio editing software (e.g. Audacity, Adobe Audition)