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Editorial Reporter: Ashleigh Milton

DOB: February 27, 1991 Ph: 0412 663 656

Email: amilton@y7mail.com

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Graduate seeks career 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

had 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.

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.

Experience matched Since October 2011, Miss Milton has been interning at the Macarthur Advertiser, a Fairfax community

newspaper.

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.

“I certainly believe that I would be an outstanding and

solid contributor to your publication,” Miss Milton said.

Picture: Jeff McGill

Words of A Milton 2012 Issue/Resume

Professional Achievements

Career Objectives “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.

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.

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)

Referee tip-off exposed

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

Words of A Milton 2012 Issue/Resume

Educational feat

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.

Briefly: 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.

Classifieds:

Employment bust

Ashleigh Mil ton has worked in the retail industry

during her schooling and col lege years.

From 2009 until the present she has work 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 Mil ton 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.

Make sure you hire the best possible candidate. Need someone

dedicated?

Want someone who thinks outside the box?

Desire a person with a proven talent?

Craving a little creativity?

Try Ashleigh Milton amilton@y7mail.com

0412663656

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.

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