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Jeff Sargeant

Jeff Sargeant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Media, Strategic Communications & Corporate Affairs Adviser

  • Education

    • Camberwell Grammar

      1999 - 2004
      VCE

    • Deakin University

      2006 - 2009
      Bachelor of Media and Communications Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

      Activities and Societies: Student newspaper Media & Communications, majoring in JournalismInternational Relations, Middle East major

    • Deakin University

      2009 - 2010
      Graduate Diploma of International Relations Communication and Media Studies

  • Experience

    • Nine

      Aug 2009 - Feb 2013

      Assisted Chief of Staff with daily news requirements.Tasks included; conducting interviews, generating story ideas, filming and producing exclusive and special reports.Worked closely with the News Director, on-air presenters, production desk, cameramen and other operation staff.Generated story ideas and assisted newsroom with whatever was required. Assisted production and editing staff with arranging file visionArchived file vision and stories.Built an extensive understanding and knowledge of the TV Newsroom.

      • Assistant Chief of Staff

        Aug 2009 - Feb 2013

      • Researcher & News Library

        Aug 2009 - Feb 2013

    • WIN Television

      Feb 2013 - Jun 2015

      As Bureau Chief, I was responsible for the nightly news bulletin for Central Victoria, serving centres including Bendigo, Castlemaine, Echuca and Swan Hill, reaching almost 250,000 people.Tasks included generating and writing several stories per day (general news and sport), plus other written segments in the bulletin. I also built relationships with contacts and organisations in Central Victoria, including, Federal & State politicians, local government, emergency services & other public authorities, community and sporting groups, residents and viewers.I covered a wide variety of stories, including crime, court, major events and sport. Recent large stories include the controversy surrounding the proposed Mosque in Bendigo and the 2014 Victorian election. Show less

      • Bureau Chief & Reporter

        Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

      • Reporter

        Feb 2013 - Oct 2013

    • Seven Network

      Jun 2015 - Dec 2016
      Producer - Sunrise

      Producer at Sunrise, Australia's number one breakfast show.I researched, wrote and produced a wide variety of content. Topics ranged from breaking news, feature interviews to lighter entertainment stories.Tasks include; Producing compelling stories and content.booking guests and talent.Managing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and clients, including PR contacts. Working closely with Seven Network stars.Co-ordinating in-studio performances and on location crosses. Show less

    • Department of Premier and Cabinet (NSW)

      Dec 2016 - Mar 2017
      Media Advisor

    • Sydney Trains

      Mar 2017 - Mar 2022

      Work extensively to protect, promote and enhance Sydney Trains’ public profile and reputation.I have well developed skills which allow me to respond effectively to a range of issues in a complicated and evolving environment.I have successfully delivered a number of media announcements and engagements, gaining extensive coverage from media.Current tasks include, gaining proactive positive coverage in the media, responding to media enquiries with often extremely tight deadlines, working effectively with diverse strategic public and private sector stakeholders and providing advise in times of crisis. Show less

      • Senior Media & Issues Officer

        Jul 2019 - Mar 2022

      • Acting Media Manager

        Feb 2021 - Sept 2021

      • Media & Issues Officer

        Mar 2017 - Feb 2021

    • Transport for NSW

      Sept 2021 - Feb 2022
      Senior Media Advisor

    • Southern Rural Water

      Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
      Senior Media Advisor

    • ARTC

      Jun 2022 - Jun 2024

      • Corporate Affairs Senior Advisor

        Mar 2023 - Jun 2024

      • Strategic Issues Manager

        Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

    • Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission

      Jun 2024 - now
      Senior Media & Communications Adviser

  • Licenses & Certifications