WORDS OF
A MILTON WORDSOFAMILTON.WORDPRESS.COM
Experience matched
G r a d u a t e seeks Career seeks 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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Editorial Reporter: Ashleigh Milton
DOB: February 27, 1991
Ph: 0412 663 656 Email: amilton@y7mail.com
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GRADUATE seeks career .................. 3
REFEREE tip-off exposed ....................... 6
KEEN interest in what’s important ...... 4
PROFESSIONAL achievements ............. 7
EXPERIENCE matched ..................... 5
EDUCATIONAL feat ............................. 8
CAREER objectives ............................. 6
EMPLOYMENT bust ............................. 8
KEEPING technology at bay ............... 6
MAKING an example ............................. 8
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Graduate seeks CAREER
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“I certainly believe that I would be an outstanding and solid contributor to your publication,” Miss Milton said.
Keen interest in
Recent journalism graduate is looking at putting her skills and knowledge into good use.
While studying and interning in the Media Industry, Ashleigh Milton has learnt how to cope with high stress situations.
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.
what’s important 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.
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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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Career
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“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.
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
Referee tip-off
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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
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)
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Professional achievements 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
Sydney TAFE Radio
Creative advisor, writer, presenter/host and research analyst.
Promotions manager and radio announcer for Sydney’s TAFE internet radio Station.
Educational FEAT
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DIPLOMA OF JOURNALISM
CERT. IV SCREEN AND CERT. III BROADCAST MEDIA (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 i n the retail industry during her schooling and college 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 preparation 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.