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Jazz Phillips

Austin,TX

Summary

Dynamic reporter with a proven track record at ABC Capricornia, excelling in investigative reporting and audience engagement. Skilled in breaking news coverage and source management, whilst working for the ABC, I delivered high-impact stories that resonated with diverse audiences.

My articulate communication and fact-checking expertise ensured accuracy and clarity in every report. audiences

Being a talented Radio Personality, known for hosting LIVE morning-drive shows, I have articulate communication skills and an engaging personality.

With a fun-loving radio personality, as well as possessing experience in public relations/digital media production, I offer marketing skills to drive brand awareness.

Effective at promoting discussion with guests to create engaging dialogues, having a very unique voice and accent, listeners recognise my voice almost everywhere I go...

A unique Radio Host, with a number of years of experience in radio and print media, I am dedicated to thorough research, breaking news coverage, with success in editing/scriptwriting, and am committed to producing dynamic shows and increasing listeners.

A talented broadcast professional, accomplished in on-air work, persuasive and gregarious, with great style (yeeesss... I DO admit that...).

Demonstrating strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments, I am eager to contribute to my teams' successes and further develop professional skills.

I bring positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth, in all forms of my media career.

Work History

Reporter

9 Network, WIN Television
2016 - 2017
  • Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Broadcasted and blind read copy for advertisements and breaking news developments.
  • Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
  • Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.

Reporter

The Morning Bulletin
2016 - 2017
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Researched and produced daily news reports.
  • Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
  • Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
  • Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.

Radio Co-Host

SEA FM
2015 - 2016
  • Produced creative radio segments focused on music and lifestyle topics.
  • Engaged listeners through social media platforms to increase station visibility.
  • Developed engaging content for listeners and guests, including competitions and phone-ins.
  • Announced ads, song switches, and breaking news segments for radio broadcasts.
  • Hosted music and entertainment segments for well-rounded radio shows.

Radio Co-Host

Triple M FM
2015 - 2016
  • Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends to stay ahead of competition.
  • Selected and created audio cuts and pre-produced audio programs for more fluid broadcasting.
  • Answered booth call line and took song suggestions or comments from listeners.
  • Attended promotional events to create station awareness and build listener reach.
  • Operated studio sound boards, desks and playout software for slick, professional broadcasts.

Radio Co-Host

4RO AM
2013 - 2015
  • Facilitated live coverage of special events, promotions, and sports matches.
  • Interviewed local celebrities to raise brand profile and build listener engagement.
  • Recorded and edited high-quality interviews and audio clips for broadcast.
  • Devised marketing and promotional campaigns to increase ratings and listener base.
  • Crafted original scripts for commercial and promotional spots, advertising radio station sponsors.
  • Interviewed show guests and moderated discussions.
  • Answered listener calls regarding song requests, giveaways and commentary.
  • Spearheaded promotional appearances on behalf of station and to increase sales for advertisers.
  • Played music tracks from playlists provided by station management.
  • Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements.
  • Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings, and other items of interest.

Reporter

ABC Capricornia
2012 - 2013
  • Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.
  • Delivered high-quality reporting, commentary and analysis on both on-air and off-air environments.
  • Delivered latest content, news and information to highly diverse audiences, with my live broadcasts not just teaching the local audiences, but also nationally.
  • Authored and presented high-impact news coverage, with a focus on efficiency and provision of most up to date information available.
  • Conducted extensive research on a number of news-related stories, gemerating meaningful content, articles and scripts, which were also put online, through the station's website & social media.
  • Produced stories for broadcasting across TV, radio, and digital platforms.
  • Presented weather, news and commercials to listeners.
  • Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements.

Work Placement

BBC South Today
2007 - 2010
  • Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
  • Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
  • Operated camera, lighting and grip equipment to use during production process.
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.

Television Work Placement

Solar Creative/Solar Television Network
2007 - 2010
  • Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
  • Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
  • Operated camera, lighting and grip equipment to use during production process.
  • Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
  • Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
  • Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting

Southampton Solent University
Southampton, Hampshire
06.2010

Skills

  • Breaking news
  • Source management
  • Investigative reporting
  • Articulate communication skills
  • Researching information
  • Gathering information
  • Research skills
  • Press release writing
  • Copywriting and editing
  • News writing
  • Journalistic reporting
  • Developing relationships
  • Article writing proficiency
  • Fact-checking
  • On-scene reporting
  • Editing written materials
  • Breaking news coverage
  • Reporting news
  • Audience engagement
  • Social media management
  • Deadline management
  • Personal interviews
  • Breaking news expertise
  • Local event tracking
  • Video editing
  • Public records research

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

COOKING; having an originally dual nationality of English & French - and now with a third nationality being Australian - my cooking terms to be a total mix of cuisines& all my friends and family thoroughly enjoy my wee delicacies


READING; before I left Australia, I used to read 3 newspapers every day - The Gold Coast Bulletin, The Courier Mail & The Sydney Morning Herald as well as a fourth news source online, The Daily Mail


I also love reading factual stories, usually about the dark pasts of cities In interested in, or living in


Spending time with my big dogs; I made sure to bring my 3 large standard poodles with me from Australia, when I moved here to Texas 3 months ago they bring me such pure joy, and we all have fun when we go on doggy-dates at the park with other dog owners


Timeline

Reporter

9 Network, WIN Television
2016 - 2017

Reporter

The Morning Bulletin
2016 - 2017

Radio Co-Host

SEA FM
2015 - 2016

Radio Co-Host

Triple M FM
2015 - 2016

Radio Co-Host

4RO AM
2013 - 2015

Reporter

ABC Capricornia
2012 - 2013

Work Placement

BBC South Today
2007 - 2010

Television Work Placement

Solar Creative/Solar Television Network
2007 - 2010

Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting

Southampton Solent University

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