Hi, I’m
Kezia Dawn
London
Summary
I'm a storyteller at heart with a knack for crafting captivating content across TV and print platforms. With a solid grip on current affairs, business, and politics, I’m all about finding the right tone, tools, and techniques to connect with different audiences. I also have a strong talent for interviewing tough personalities and thrive in the fast-paced, unpredictable world of live broadcasts. Ready to take my passion to the next level, I’m excited to grow with a purpose-driven organisation where creativity and impact meet!
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kezia Dawn
Presenter & Journalist
2022.07 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Job overview
- Produced and presented live broadcasts and pre-recorded segments.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with high-profile drivers, team leaders, and sport professionals, known for handling tough and insightful questions.
- Delivered expert analysis and commentary during live race events, offering clear and concise information in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
- Developed tailored content strategies for diverse audiences across TV, radio, and online platforms, ensuring dynamic coverage that resonates with viewers.
- Managed and executed on-location shoots at various motorsport events, including liaising with event organizers and teams for exclusive coverage.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of motorsport trends, technical advancements, and regulations, providing informed perspectives during broadcasts.
Network TenLondon & Sydney
Freelance Journalist
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Prepared and delivered wide range of reports, covering topics ranging from consumer interest, economic and political issues to crime and foreign affairs.
- Research and produced daily news reports.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- Worked collaboratively with camera crew shooting in locations, optimising story visualisation for diverse viewers.
- Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
Ausbiz TV
Finance Journalist & Executive Producer
05.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Special focus on business and finance journalism, including covering the International equities markets, the local and US reporting seasons, and major economic moves by International central banks and the Reserve Bank of Australia.
- Learnt new skills in broadcast, including using a single person studio which involved producing, switching and hosting programs myself.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Seven Network - Sunrise
Executive News Producer
06.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Managed editorial direction of content
Shift leading a full team of reporters, producers, and editors. - Coordinated and wrote live crosses for breaking and developing news content.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Seven News Sydney
Journalist
12.2020 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Wrote and produced news stories for 6pm, daytime and morning news broadcast.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignments, covering a range of topics.
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Compiled and writing foreign news content
Sourcing vision and time-coding relevant sound-bites to short deadlines. - Organised and produced special rolling coverage of key events, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine, election and budget nights, NSW/QLD floods, and the coronavirus pandemic.
Seven Network
News Reporter
05.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for breaking news stories.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
Nine Entertainment
Sports Reporter/Presenter
01.2019 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
- Produced high quality reports for daytime and evening news.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches.
- Networked with sports and broadcast leaders to develop professional contacts.
Nine Entertainment
News and Sports Reporter
10.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Produced the sports segment for the 6pm Local News bulletin.
- Revitalized community sports coverage by increasing local coverage.
- Won the 2019 MEAA 'Best Sports Journalist'
- Won the 2018 NRL NT 'Best Media Person'
Education
Macleay CollegeSydney, NSW
Bachelor of Journalism from Journalism
04.2018
Macleay CollegeSydney, NSW
Diploma of Journalism from Journalism
06.2017
Caroline Chisholm CollegeGlenmore Park, NSW
Higher School Certificate
12.2013
Skills
- Writing news
- Reporting news
- Presenting
- Interviewing
- News editing
- Executive producing
- iNews
- ENPS
- Quantel
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
2019 MEAA Award Winner - 'Best Sports Journalist'
Additional Information
Rachael Walker
Channel Seven – Former Executive News Producer
Ph: 0432 189 806
E: rachaelsullivan@gmail.com
Sean Talty
Talty Law – Solicitor
Ph: 0411 547 803
E: sean@taltylaw.com.au
Timeline
Presenter & Journalist
Kezia Dawn
2022.07 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Freelance Journalist
Network Ten
07.2022 - Current
Finance Journalist & Executive Producer
Ausbiz TV
05.2022 - 09.2022
Executive News Producer
Seven Network - Sunrise
06.2021 - 05.2022
Journalist
Seven News Sydney
12.2020 - 05.2022
News Reporter
Seven Network
05.2020 - 12.2020
Sports Reporter/Presenter
Nine Entertainment
01.2019 - 05.2020
News and Sports Reporter
Nine Entertainment
10.2017 - 01.2019
Macleay College
Bachelor of Journalism from Journalism
Macleay College
Diploma of Journalism from Journalism
Caroline Chisholm College
Higher School Certificate
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