Alice Wilkins
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary
I have more than a decade of experience working as a journalist in New Zealand's television news industry. I am a passionate storyteller, who is highly skilled at communicating comprehensive information through writing and live broadcasting. I am an expert at working to tight daily deadlines, often under extreme pressure. Journalism is a career that has taken me around New Zealand and also overseas, covering news of national and international significance, as well as pop culture, fashion, music and arts stories. I have recently relocated to the UK.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Newsreader
- Newshub TV3
New Zealand
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Presenting live television news bulletins that are broadcast nationally from Newshub's Auckland studio, including anchoring as a solo news presenter and carrying out live interviews on air.
Reporter - 6pm News
- Newshub TV3
New Zealand
04.2018 - 07.2024
- Producing news packages for TV3's flagship news bulletin, by interviewing, writing, filming, voicing, and editing television stories for broadcast the same day.
- Writing accompanying print articles for TV3's website quickly and accurately.
- Crossing live to air from out in the field, often during breaking or developing news.
- Reporting on major national and international news events including covering the death of Queen Elizabeth II from London, Belfast, and Cardiff, the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the Christchurch Mosque Terror Attacks, Cyclone Gabrielle, the 2023 New Zealand Election, and the disappearance of British backpacker Grace Millane.
- Extensive court reporting experience.
- Specialty in covering pop culture, music, film and fashion news stories for television.
- Experience interviewing high profile political and celebrity talent.
- Providing live crosses for international news affiliates including CNN, Channel7 Australia, and ITV News.
Reporter - AM Show
- Newshub TV3
New Zealand
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Working under time pressure to write short, succinct news updates for half-hourly bulletins simulcast on morning television and radio.
- Crossing live to air from significant news events.
Overnight Producer
- Newshub TV3
New Zealand
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Monitoring overnight breaking news from TV3's newsroom.
- Writing and editing news updates in preparation for the morning team.
Studio Autocue Operator (part-time)
- Newshub TV3
New Zealand
11.2012 - 03.2016
- Working in a live television studio operating a teleprompter and other news bulletin technology for various presenters, often in dynamic and changing breaking news situations.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Journalism
Auckland University Technology
Auckland, NZ01-2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature / Philosophy
The University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ01-2014
NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 - Excellence Endorsement -
St Peters College
Gore, NZ01-2011
Associate of Trinity College London Diploma - Speech and Drama -
Trinity College London
Skills
- Empathetic storyteller
- Creative television and print writer
- Thrives under pressure
- Deadline driven
- Passion for the arts, fashion, music and film
Timeline
Newsreader
- Newshub TV3
06.2021 - 07.2024
Reporter - 6pm News
- Newshub TV3
04.2018 - 07.2024
Reporter - AM Show
- Newshub TV3
12.2016 - 04.2018
Overnight Producer
- Newshub TV3
03.2016 - 12.2016
Studio Autocue Operator (part-time)
- Newshub TV3
11.2012 - 03.2016
Postgraduate Diploma - Journalism
Auckland University Technology
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature / Philosophy
The University of Auckland
NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 - Excellence Endorsement -
St Peters College
Associate of Trinity College London Diploma - Speech and Drama -
Trinity College London
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