William Barker

Experience

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  Into the Screen

  Jan 2021 - now

  Founder, Editor, and Staff Writer

  I founded this online magazine to publish the quality film criticism that is lacking in today's film criticism. I wrote, edited, and published one piece per week. I also manage the magazine's website and promote its content on social media.

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  Capri Theatre

  Jan 2021 - now

  Volunteer candy bar attendant

  I have staffed the cinema's candy bar during functions, where the cinema has hosted patrons in the hundreds, serving the patrons snacks and drinks.

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  University of Adelaide

  Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

  Library Assistant

  I assisted library users in person, over the phone, and online, and I processed returned and requested items.

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  Camatta Lempens Pty Ltd

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Intern

  I formed assessments about client matters, wrote memos, proofread other practitioners’ writing, and did legal research.

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  Brave the Castle

  Jan 2023 - now

  Founder, Editor, and Staff Writer

  I founded this online magazine to publish literary fiction and nonfiction that was accessible and exciting. I wrote, edited, and published one piece per week. I also manage the magazine's website and promote its content on social media.

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  Wambetti Legal Pty Ltd

  Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

  Casual content writer

  I wrote monthly blog posts for the law firm’s blog.

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  University of Adelaide Theatre Guild

  Apr 2023 - now

  Volunteer

  I have staffed the box office and bar, and I have run the front of house.

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  Quillette

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

  Intern Editorial Assistant

  I selected quotes from articles for promotion on social media, promoted the magazine's content on social media, did research, and selected pitched articles for publication.

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  Yorke Peninsula Country Times

  Jun 2023 - Jun 2023

  Intern

  I wrote news briefs from press releases and helped assemble the paper.

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  Solstice Media

  Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

  Intern

  I wrote hard news stories, music reviews, and artistic commentary and worked to a deadline of writing one story per day.

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  The Grapevine

  Aug 2023 - Nov 2024

  Director

  Organised and ran The Grapevine, a weekly, one-hour writing workshop. See the website here: https://thegrapevine01.wordpress.com.

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  Quillette

  Dec 2023 - now

  I have selected quotes from articles for promotion on social media, promoted the magazine's content on social media, and done research.

  • Editorial Assistant

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Editorial Assistant

    Mar 2024 - Feb 2025

  • Intern Editorial Assistant

    Dec 2023 - Feb 2024
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  Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism

  Jan 2024 - now

  Volunteer

  I have so far conducted research and written press releases to help FAIR advance its goal of creating a culture of tolerance and free thought.

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  Magistrates Court Legal Advice Service

  Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

  Student Volunteer

  Provided advice to clients on minor civil law matters.