Melinda Healy
Hamilton
Summary
As a career journalist with more than 20 years of industry experience, I have worked across newspapers, magazines and television in Australia, and in media in the United Arab Emirates. I am a features specialist who expects nothing but the highest quality content from myself and my team every day. I have achieved solid results online and know how to create buzz around topics of interest. I am a team player and able to work alone and would make the ideal addition to any team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand Communications Specialist
Elevate Communication
11.2022 - Current
Boss/freelance journalist/commissioning editor
The Write Way to Travel
12.2018 - Current
Abu Dhabi destination writer for Telegraph Travel
London Telegraph
01.2017 - Current
Senior Account Manager
Sequel PR
10.2021 - 10.2022
Weekend Editor - The National
International Media Investments (IMI)
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Drive content and production of The National's 20-page Weekend liftout, which is primarily lifestyle content and published every Friday
Deputy Editor, Arts&Life - The National
Abu Dhabi Media (ADM)
09.2016 - 07.2017
Assistant Editor - Weekend and writer for Healthy Living magazine
Abu Dhabi Media (ADM)
02.2015 - 09.2016
Assistant Night Editor (backbencher)
News Queensland (News Limited) - Courier/Sunday Mail
03.2013 - 02.2015
Acting deputy editor tablet edition
News Queensland - The Courier-Mail
09.2014 - 11.2014
Editorial Business Manager (Managing Editor)
Gold Coast Bulletin (Gold Coast Publications/News Limited)
01.2012 - 02.2013
Saturday / Features / News Editor
Gold Coast Bulletin (Gold Coast Publications/News Limited)
01.2009 - 01.2012
Sub Editor / Online Producer / Layout Sub Editor
Gold Coast Bulletin (Gold Coast Publications/News Limited)
01.2008 - 01.2010
Features Writer / Sub Editor
Mackay Daily Mercury (APN)
01.2006 - 01.2008
PR & Event Management Coordinator (contract)
The Source Promotions
12.2004 - 05.2006
Journalist / Sports Editor / Acting Editor
Nambucca Guardian News (Rural Press)
01.2004 - 01.2006
Production Assistant BHG TV / Advertising Coordinator
Murdoch Magazines
06.2002 - 12.2003
Communications Coordinator
Canberra Cannons NBL Team
01.2001 - 01.2002
Education
Bachelor of Communications (Journalism), Print and Broadcast Journalism -
University of Canberra
01.1999
HSC -
Chatham High School
01.1995
Skills
- Performance Management
- Change Management
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Outstanding grammar/spelling ability
- Layout/design skills using publishing systems like Atex, InDesign, QuarkXPress, CCI newsdesk, Pagemaker, Cybergraphics, Photoshop, CSM systems, Eidos Methode
- Photographic skills
- Content Management System / social media skills
- Can work to multiple deadlines
- Mentoring ability
- Marketing Analytics
Personal Information
Title: Brand Communication Specialist
Timeline
Brand Communications Specialist
Elevate Communication
11.2022 - Current
Senior Account Manager
Sequel PR
10.2021 - 10.2022
Boss/freelance journalist/commissioning editor
The Write Way to Travel
12.2018 - Current
Weekend Editor - The National
International Media Investments (IMI)
08.2017 - 01.2019
Abu Dhabi destination writer for Telegraph Travel
London Telegraph
01.2017 - Current
Deputy Editor, Arts&Life - The National
Abu Dhabi Media (ADM)
09.2016 - 07.2017
Assistant Editor - Weekend and writer for Healthy Living magazine
Abu Dhabi Media (ADM)
02.2015 - 09.2016
Acting deputy editor tablet edition
News Queensland - The Courier-Mail
09.2014 - 11.2014
Assistant Night Editor (backbencher)
News Queensland (News Limited) - Courier/Sunday Mail
03.2013 - 02.2015
Editorial Business Manager (Managing Editor)
Gold Coast Bulletin (Gold Coast Publications/News Limited)
01.2012 - 02.2013
Saturday / Features / News Editor
Gold Coast Bulletin (Gold Coast Publications/News Limited)
01.2009 - 01.2012
Sub Editor / Online Producer / Layout Sub Editor
Gold Coast Bulletin (Gold Coast Publications/News Limited)
01.2008 - 01.2010
Features Writer / Sub Editor
Mackay Daily Mercury (APN)
01.2006 - 01.2008
PR & Event Management Coordinator (contract)
The Source Promotions
12.2004 - 05.2006
Journalist / Sports Editor / Acting Editor
Nambucca Guardian News (Rural Press)
01.2004 - 01.2006
Production Assistant BHG TV / Advertising Coordinator
Murdoch Magazines
06.2002 - 12.2003
Communications Coordinator
Canberra Cannons NBL Team
01.2001 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Communications (Journalism), Print and Broadcast Journalism -
University of Canberra
HSC -
Chatham High School
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