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2012 ISSUE 1

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STAR STRUCK Ashleigh Milton has interviewed

many national and international

celebrities including; The

Getaway Plan, The Justice

Crew, Stan Walker, Nova news

reader Kristy Warner and many

more in her short career.

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EEEdddiiitttooorrriiiaaalll Reporter: Ashleigh Milton

DOB: February 27, 1991

Ph: 0412 663 656 Email: amilton@y7mail.com

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contents

GRADUATE seeks career .................. 3

KEEN interest in what’s important ...... 4

EXPERIENCE matched ..................... 5

CAREER objectives ............................. 6

KEEPING technology at bay ............... 6

555 666

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REFEREE tip-off exposed ....................... 6

PROFESSIONAL achievements ............. 7

EDUCATIONAL feat ............................. 8

EMPLOYMENT bust ............................. 8

MAKING an example ............................. 8

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Graduate seeks CAREER

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Keen interest in

what’s important While studying and interning in the Media

Industry, Ashleigh Milton has learnt how to

cope with high stress situations.

She knows how to deal with moral and

ethical issues that arise in the media

industry.

Her key interests include: local news,

current affairs, in-depth feature writing,

audio editing, editorials, broadcast program

development, copywriting and creative

directing.

“I certainly believe that I would be an outstanding and solid contributor to

your publication,” Miss Milton said.

Recent journalism graduate is looking at putting her skills

and knowledge into good use.

Local girl, Ashleigh Milton has recently completed a

Diploma of Journalism at Macleay College in Sydney.

In previous years Miss Milton achieved a Certificate IV in

Screen and Media, and a Certificate III in Radio

Broadcasting.

The courses have given her a thorough understanding of

how to write and produce cross- media news for

broadcast, print and online platforms.

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Experience matched

Since October 2011, Miss Milton has been

interning at the Macarthur Advertiser, a

Fairfax community newspaper and she has

recently been taken on as a casual with the

paper.

After overseeing the Entertainment Zest section of the paper for a number of weeks,

Miss Milton now works without supervision

when she researches, interviews and writes

articles for the paper.

She has written predominantly for the Zest

section, but has also written a number of news

stories and briefs.

She has gained hands-on skills and knowledge,

especially time management and meeting

constant deadlines while working on multiple

tasks. Thus developing a strong new sense and

initiative.

During her journalism course she learnt the

skills needed to write news and feature articles

as well as built an understanding and use of

grammar, punctuation and pronunciation of

the English language.

Miss Milton has gained a proficient knowledge

of Teeline Shorthand, and is continually

striving to increase her speed.

During her Higher Schools Certificate, she

received a Macarthur Excellence in Speech

craft certificate

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KEEPING TECHNOLOGY AT BAY

Recent journalism graduate, Ashleigh Milton proves she has a proficient knowledge and experience with the following computer programs and websites.

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF Writer.

Apple’s Pro Tools & Final Cut Pro

Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign & Audition,

versions; 1.5, 2 & 3

Cyber Page

Microsoft Office, versions; 2003-2007 & Station

Playlist, Zara Radio, News Boss

Social networking and blogging websites (i.e.

Wordpress, Facebook, Linked In, Twitter etc)

Career “A passionate journalist believes the community

has the right to be kept up-to-date with what’s happening in their local area. It is my job as the

journalist to maintain the relationships I have developed while living in Campbelltown and to keep

the community in-the-know,” Ashleigh Milton said.

objectives

Referee tip-off

Miss Milton has an exclusive list of referees

which can be supplied on request.

Also, if you desire to look at more written

examples of her work, visit:

wordsofamilton.worpress.com

exposed

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CURRENT INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Macarthur Advertiser Local Newspaper

She has volunteered at the Macarthur Advertiser since October 2011 and has won the respect of the

editor so much so that he allowed her to single-handedly run the entertainment section for a number

of weeks when the regular reporter was away.

PREVIOUS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

1009FM Community Radio.

Assisted with content development and research, and on-air announcing.

I98 FM Illawarra Radio

Worked with the on-air announcers, news team and content director to create content for each

platform.

Macarthur Chronicle Local Newspaper

Assisted photographers and reporters to research, interview and write local stories.

Exclusive Look Productions Creative advisor, writer, presenter/host and

research analyst.

Sydney TAFE Radio Promotions manager and radio announcer for

Sydney’s TAFE internet radio Station.

Professional achievements

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DIPLOMA OF

JOURNALISM CERT. IV SCREEN AND

MEDIA CERT. III BROADCAST

(RADIO)

Macleay College, 2011

Sydney Institute, 2009

Sydney Institute, 2009

Television and Radio

Journalism,

Teeline Shorthand,

Feature Writing,

News Reporting,

Media Law,

Professional Practice,

Media & Broadcast

Presentations,

Photographic Journalism,

Internet Research,

Advanced Word Processing,

Public Relations.

Advanced computer

applications,

Make presentations conduct

interviews,

Write narration & current

affairs material,

Develop & extend critical,

thinking skills,

Schedule radio playlists,

Compile audio material,

Manage production sound for

reading,

Produce programs &

segments.

Participate in OHS processes,

Plan and prepare on-air radio

programs,

Collect and organize content

for broadcast or publication,

Perform intermediate sound

editing,

Compile audio material for

broadcast,

Record sound & De-noise

sound tracks,

Intermediate computer skills.

EMPLOYMENT BUST

Ashleigh Milton has worked in the retail industry

during her schooling and col lege years.

From 2009 until the present she has worked for Jb HIFI in

Macarthur Square. Miss Milton predominantly works on the

registers and in sales; however she was Accessories department

coordinator for 12 months.

Between 2007-2010 Miss Milton worked at Bucking

Bull Fast food shop in Macarthur Square. While

working there her main duties included: customer

service, sales, food preparat ion and staff training.

MAKING AN EXAMPLE Ashleigh Milton has an extensive portfolio, and due to its size,

not all examples of her work are attached to this publication.

To view published and raw articles visit;

wordsofamilton.wordpress.com.

Audio and visual demos can be supplied on request.

Educational FEAT