Curriculum Vitae: Mark Henderson
Personal Details:
Mark Henderson
0431 465 004
[email protected]Career Objective:
To work as a journalist and media professional.
Professional Experience:
I have worked professionally as a journalist, in the media industry for close to a year and a half in print, online and broadcast roles. I completed my Bachelor of Communication Degree through the University of Newcastle with my major in journalism and a minor in Public Relations. I have had some fantastic opportunities, gaining valuable experience by working in different media and business environments and have also been privileged to hold several positions in news, medical and entertainment journalism, public relations and event management.
Professional Skills:
Interviewing: Face to Face and over the Phone – for written work, radio and television.
Networking: A major part of my work so far has been in building relationships and developing networks.
Writing: Major experience here across platforms, different styles including feature writing, reviewing, casual, writing for radio and television (scripting), formal writing, essay writing, blogging, writing for the web.
Online: Strong social media skills and understanding, online marketing skills and experience, publishing online, some web-development skills.
Editing: Video, Voice, Sound, Written work, Advertisements, Full Publications.
Public Speaking: Including MC work, reading to camera, voicers and radio, public address.
Industry Employment Experience:
Lush Media - Journalist for Pharma in Focus March 2011 -
ABC Radio – News Journalist for the Upper Hunter (Casual contract) August – October 11’
Creditcardcompare.com – Contributing Writer and Blogger 11’ –
BCA – National Communications and Media Officer and Editor and Contributor to the Real Australian Magazine – May – August 11’
Reverb Magazine: Entertainment Writer, Interviewer, Reviewer, Editor 09’ –
ABC Radio Newcastle: Internship: September – November 10’
NBN Television: Internship Placement: August 10’ - November 10’
Promotional/ Events work: For several different companies – booked through models & actors talent management 09’ –
Newcastle Knights, Inside the Castle: Promotions, Sports Writer, Interviewer, Contributor 08’
Academic Achievements
University Degree: Bachelor of Communication, University of Newcastle
Higher School Certificate NSW
Certificate of Attendance – Introduction to Film, TV, Video Production Port Macquarie Community College
Certificate II in Hospitality Operations Country Hospitality Services
PACE Certificate in Bible and Theology Prairie Bible College
Interests:
Music: I enjoy music – listening to it, writing about it, reviewing it and even promoting and helping to sell artists.
Coffee: I’m a big fan of coffee – It is really a hobby of mine. I enjoy sampling coffees from everywhere and making myself known at all of the local cafes and restaurants as a connoisseur.
Travel: As I have been privileged to grow up living in several different countries including the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia and Ireland - I find travelling very exciting and enjoy the opportunity to embrace the all the world has to offer.
Referees:
David Boyd (Creditcardcompare.com) 0423019348 or
[email protected] Christina Koutsoukos (Teacher at the University of Newcastle) : (02) 49218775 or
[email protected] Robyn Williams (BCA): 0412584571
Curriculum Vitae: Mark Henderson
Personal Details:
Mark Henderson
0431 465 004
[email protected]Career Objective:
To work as a journalist and media professional.
Professional Experience:
I have worked professionally as a journalist, in the media industry for close to a year and a half in print, online and broadcast roles. I completed my Bachelor of Communication Degree through the University of Newcastle with my major in journalism and a minor in Public Relations. I have had some fantastic opportunities, gaining valuable experience by working in different media and business environments and have also been privileged to hold several positions in news, medical and entertainment journalism, public relations and event management.
Professional Skills:
Interviewing: Face to Face and over the Phone – for written work, radio and television.
Networking: A major part of my work so far has been in building relationships and developing networks.
Writing: Major experience here across platforms, different styles including feature writing, reviewing, casual, writing for radio and television (scripting), formal writing, essay writing, blogging, writing for the web.
Online: Strong social media skills and understanding, online marketing skills and experience, publishing online, some web-development skills.
Editing: Video, Voice, Sound, Written work, Advertisements, Full Publications.
Public Speaking: Including MC work, reading to camera, voicers and radio, public address.
Industry Employment Experience:
Lush Media - Journalist for Pharma in Focus March 2011 -
ABC Radio – News Journalist for the Upper Hunter (Casual contract) August – October 11’
Creditcardcompare.com – Contributing Writer and Blogger 11’ –
BCA – National Communications and Media Officer and Editor and Contributor to the Real Australian Magazine – May – August 11’
Reverb Magazine: Entertainment Writer, Interviewer, Reviewer, Editor 09’ –
ABC Radio Newcastle: Internship: September – November 10’
NBN Television: Internship Placement: August 10’ - November 10’
Promotional/ Events work: For several different companies – booked through models & actors talent management 09’ –
Newcastle Knights, Inside the Castle: Promotions, Sports Writer, Interviewer, Contributor 08’
Academic Achievements
University Degree: Bachelor of Communication, University of Newcastle
Higher School Certificate NSW
Certificate of Attendance – Introduction to Film, TV, Video Production Port Macquarie Community College
Certificate II in Hospitality Operations Country Hospitality Services
PACE Certificate in Bible and Theology Prairie Bible College
Interests:
Music: I enjoy music – listening to it, writing about it, reviewing it and even promoting and helping to sell artists.
Coffee: I’m a big fan of coffee – It is really a hobby of mine. I enjoy sampling coffees from everywhere and making myself known at all of the local cafes and restaurants as a connoisseur.
Travel: As I have been privileged to grow up living in several different countries including the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia and Ireland - I find travelling very exciting and enjoy the opportunity to embrace the all the world has to offer.
Referees:
David Boyd (Creditcardcompare.com) 0423019348 or
[email protected] Christina Koutsoukos (Teacher at the University of Newcastle) : (02) 49218775 or
[email protected] Robyn Williams (BCA): 0412584571