PERSONAL DETAILS
Mobile telephone: 0404 893 946
E-mail address: jasonawhittaker@gmail.com
Birth date: July 31, 1982
Interests: Current affairs and media issues; reading and writing; internet applications and web development; movies, music and performing arts; travel; cooking.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Journalism
2004
Queensland University of Technology
Senior Certificate
1999
Caboolture State High School
SPECIAL INTERESTS/SKILLS
- An insatiable consumer of print and electronic news media, with an outstanding general knowledge of national and international affairs, business and key economic sectors, technology and innovation, the arts and popular culture, and sport.
- A talented writer and meticulous sub-editor, with the ability to produce relevant and engaging copy quickly and accurately. Well-developed research, interviewing and in-depth reporting skills.
- A capable product manager, with experience working with advertising, marketing, production and at the executive level to launch, develop and strengthen titles in print and online.
- Experience across all levels of print production, from book sizing and layout, design work, page proofing and pre-press activities.
- Highly proficient in computing technology and PC/Apple software, including specialist programs In-Design, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and HTML code. Also a competent digital photographer.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Deputy Editor | Crikey (Private Media)
2010 – Present
I took up the Melbourne post of Deputy Editor at the high-profile national affairs online publication in March. I work across the Daily Mail subscriber newsletter, the Crikey website and a network of blogs.
Managing Editor | Trader Business Media (ACP Magazines)
2007 – 2010
Promoted to management role overseeing the company’s transport and logistics titles, including Australasian Transport News and SupplyChain Review. Work includes setting the news agenda and managing content and writers online and in print, along with working with advertising managers and executives on new editorial and revenue opportunities.
Freelance writer | Advertiser Newspapers / News Custom Publishing
2001 – 2008
Contributed profile pieces to a variety of specialist sports programs, including four titles for News Custom Publishing and seven magazines for The Advertiser. Work involved managing stakeholders and compiling relevant information and illustration across the publications.
Editor | Publishing Services Australia
2006 – 2007
Promoted to Editor of b2b title SupplyChain Review. Work included writing and managing content for online services and the bi-monthly glossy magazine, working closely with advertising and production to re-launch and strengthen the product in a competitive market.
News Editor | Publishing Services Australia
2005 – 2006
Promoted to key reporting position for market-leading b2b title Australasian Transport News. Work included developing contacts and stories within the transport sector, writing daily for online services and feature-length analysis and op-ed for the monthly glossy.
Sub-Editor | Publishing Services Australia
2004 – 2005
Employed as a sub-editor on monthly tabloid newspaper Owner//Driver, the largest circulating trucking publication in Australasia. Work included copy editing and managing contributor work, along with layout, design and proofing tasks.
Producer | ABC News Online
2003
Two-week internship led to three months part-time work producing for the ABC News Online and Sport Online websites. Work included copy tasting, sub-editing and managing headline bulletins, along with multi-media production of photo galleries, audio and video content.