Andrew “A.J.” Sadauskas, who graduated from La Trobe in 2009 with a Graduate Diploma in Journalism, is currently a sub-editor at Australian Stamps Professional magazine and a volunteer at 3CR Community Radio. While not a philatelist himself, his skills in desktop publishing and Photoshop have served him well at Australia’s largest stamp collecting publication. Before [...]
Billy Maulana
Billy Maulana graduated from La Trobe in 2007 with a degree in Media Studies and currently works as the publicist for Obese Records, Australia’s leading hip hop record label that released the platinum-selling, ARIA-winning Hilltop Hoods album The Hard Road. Currently working with noted artists like Drapht and Muph & Plutonic, he spend the days [...]
Daniel Connell
Daniel Connell, a 2008 Bachelor of Journalism graduate, is working as Communications Officer for Country Fire Authority, the largest emergency services organisation in the country. Daniel’s job involves a large and diverse communications skill set, including, reputation management, acting as a media liaison, developing plans and techniques to handle issues and crises, forging links with potential [...]
Whitney Harris
Whitney Harris spent a year abroad, studying at the Missouri School of Journalism. During that time she worked at the local daily newspaper The Columbia Missourian writing articles and working on the news desk. Upon returning to La Trobe University, Whitney organised a three-week internship with The Bendigo Weekly which turned into seven weeks paid [...]
Mikhaela Delahunty
Mikhaela Delahunty graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism degree in 2008. By sheer luck she fell into a job working at La Trobe University’s Media and Communications unit. Along with a great team of people, Mikhaela does what she can to keep the university’s name in the paper, on the radio, and away from tabloid TV. Specifically, she [...]
Charlie Duddridge
Charlie Duddridge, a 2009 Bachelor of Media Studies graduate, worked as a Liaison Officer at the Commonwealth Games and for Channel Nine at the FINA World Swimming Championships. She also worked as a Production Manager’s Assistant at the Australian Open and the ‘Masters’ Golf tournaments. As an intern radio producer, Charlie worked for ABC Radio’s [...]
Patrick Devery
Patrick Devery, who completed a Graduate Diploma in Journalism in 2008, is working as an online sub-editor for afl.com.au. He is responsible for writing headlines, abstracts, occasional news and feature stories and sub-editing copy. He also selects, edits and publishes multimedia content. Additionally, he files and produces match day reports to deadline. His content is published [...]
Lauren Hilbert
Lauren Hilbert, a 2006 Bachelor of Journalism graduate, currently works as a journalist for Prime News in Albury. This involves, writing, researching and presenting local news reports. Highlights include getting to meet new people every day, working with a great team, and never knowing what you’re going to be doing from one day to the [...]
Nino Bucci
Nino Bucci worked for footyheads.com.au, the Nine Network, Local Government Focus, and meapcareers.com.au while completing his university degree. He completed his media internship at The Standard (Warrnambool) and the Nine Network. Within a month of graduating, he landed a reporting job at The Advertiser in Bendigo. Nino has spent time as a sport reporter and health [...]
Sean Marsicovetere
Sean Marsicovetere is currently completing his Honours year in Journalism, focussing his research on the impact of the introduction of new technologies in TV newsrooms. Sean has also just commenced work at Channel 10 in the newsroom as a production assistant. Prior to this, he was a researcher in the newsroom at Channel 9. A highlight in Sean’s career [...]