Ronelle Richards

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2011 - now

  Freelance Journalist, Writer, Editor and Communications Specialist

  Copywriter, journalist, photographer, podcaster and communications specialist for places including Strong Fitness Magazine, Melbourne Business School, The Mandarin, InTheBlack Digital, Diversified Communications, Melbourne Business School, Finder, Finty, Investing News Network, Frankly Agency, LK Group, Community Broadcasting Foundation, Yahoo Finance, RedR Australia and more.

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  Newspaper House

  Dec 2011 - Aug 2013

  Journalist/Photographer

  Head of Weekender Magazine supplement in two editions of The Free Press newspaper. Early general news journalist for The Free Press Mitchell Shire, The Free Press Macedon Ranges and The North Central Review. Occasional writer of sports article. Occasional writer on The Yea Chronicle and The Alexandra Standard.

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  The Kilmore International School

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Media Liaison

  Responsible for writing advertorials for news agencies - local and international - editing a fortnightly newsletter and coordinating yearbook. High focus on raising school's media profile. Featured school in 10+ different publications in 3 months. Helping integrate a 'welcome pack' for future students.

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  The Royal Melbourne Hospital & NorthWestern Mental Health

  Mar 2014 - Jan 2019

  Health Information Services Clerk
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  Private Media

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Freelance Journalist

  Writing news and feature articles for SmartCompany a website and daily newsletter for Australian SMEs. Managing social media and production of newsletter.

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  The University of Melbourne

  Mar 2016 - Nov 2017

  Research Assistant

  RA on a project looking at Australian media representations of Violence Against Women. Consultant for Asia India Institute on replica project. Occasional RA for the Centre for Advancing Journalism.

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  Newsmodo

  Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

  Editorial Assistant

  Providing support to the managing editor and office manager. Editing work, commissioning briefs and creating pitch decks.

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  University of Melbourne

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2018

  Copywriter and Marketing Coordinator
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  Newsmodo

  Nov 2018 - Apr 2020

  Content Manager / Managing Editor
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  Frankly Agency

  Nov 2018 - May 2021

  Managing Editor

  Responsible for QA and edits on all content produced, as well as budgets. Manage our freelance network of global-based journalists and an editorial assistant. Work closely with other senior management to create cohesive strategy and messaging. Senior internal writer for blogs, campaigns, social media and white papers. I am fortunate enough to have left Frankly Agency to pursue my own freelancing communications business with Frankly and LK Group as one of my biggest clients.

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  Melbourne Business School

  Apr 2020 - now

  Associate Communications Specialist

  Providing communications collateral and strategy for the Build on You Program for the Australian Defence Force. Brought onto a number of projects in the MBS portfolio to provide high-level communications assets, UX copywriting, participant communications, video scripts, BD copy and USP for new products.

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  Thornbury Bowls Club

  Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  Social Media Manager

  Managing the growth of Instagram and Facebook accounts for TBC, a sports club I'm a proud member of. I also work closely with the board to implement new positive community events such as the Bushfire Fundraiser that raised $4k, yoga on the green, and working towards creating a safe space for women in bowls.

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  Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd

  Apr 2024 - Nov 2024

  Head of Marketing and Communications

  Brought in during a time of immense change to perform a mix of internal and external communications across Armaguard, ITS, atmx, ACM, Prosegur Australia and Security. Member of the Senior Leadership Team.Co-lead of the first D&I committee at Linfox Armaguard Group.