Hi, I’m
Carmella Mirriam GWARE
Journalist
Lae
Summary
Skilled Editor offering 11-year background in creative copywriting, editing and directing projects for print and online platforms. News Anchor with 2 year's experience. Strong background in leveraging teleprompter and improvisational on-camera skills.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Work History
TVWAN/Loop PNGLae
Subeditor
06.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
- Identified and secured multiple information sources for each story to provide accurate, credible news coverage.
- Delivered unscripted breaking news and special event coverage to community.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Conceptualised, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to publication.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with individuals in public relations field through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Received news tips and delivered breaking stories live on air to keep local audiences informed of significant events.
TVWAN NewsPort Moresby
News Presenter
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Presented news content for TVWAN News
- Researched and studied on topics that pertained to PNG's areas of concern
- Compiled stories for TV station
- Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
Loop PNGPort Moresby
News Sub Editor
03.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Reported to Editor-In-Chief about news articles for publishing, daily staff activities and published content via online news platform.
- Oversaw team of 7 reporters and support staff when publishing news content.
- Shared articles on Loop PNG Facebook page as well as monitored engagement for follow-up stories.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Sought out stories by pursuing other news organisations' information periodically and either assigned or wrote stories according to strict timelines.
- Planned for coverage of large events by assigning reporters and photographers.
- Trained junior staff members and interns on compelling breaking news stories, style guidelines and organisational procedures.
- Monitored website analytics to gauge public interest for follow-up stories
Pacific Post LtdPort Moresby
Sub-editor/Features Editor
01.2013 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy for printing.
- Trained interns on basics of news writing in line with company guidelines.
- Chose and prepared photos for use with feature pieces with Adobe CS3
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries for each article.
- In charge of features layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Adhered to Associated Press and internal style guidelines, educating staff on standards.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
The National Port Moresby
Newspaper journalist/sub-editor
01.2013 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Identified areas of concern in the country, interviewed and wrote stories to draw the attention of relevant authorities or organisations.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy for printing.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Chose and prepared photos for use with feature pieces with CS6.
Education
University Of Papua New GuineaPort Moresby
Bachelor's Degree from Journalism And Public Relations
04.2013 - 04.2013
Skills
Online platforms knowledge
undefinedAccomplishments
- UN Women and UNAIDS award for "Editorial Leadership" in 2018
- Part of the team behind the design of the newspaper layout currently being used by Post-Courier.
Travelling
- During my 11 years of working in PNG's media industry, I have travelled extensively throughout the country to cover events for news.
- I have also travelled to Japan under the Kizuna project in 2012 as a University of PNG student.
- In 2018, I travelled to Belgium under the European Union Visitor's Program scholarship.
- I was in Hong Kong from October 13-19, 2023, to cover the inaugural PNG-Asia Investment Conference 2023.
- I was in Brisbane, Australia, from October 22-29, 2023, for the ABC International Development Placement Program.
- I covered the 17th PNG Resources and Energy Investment Conference in Sydney, Australia, from December 10-13, 2023.
Timeline
Subeditor
TVWAN/Loop PNG
06.2020 - Current
News Presenter
TVWAN News
01.2020 - Current
News Sub Editor
Loop PNG
03.2016 - Current
University Of Papua New Guinea
Bachelor's Degree from Journalism And Public Relations
04.2013 - 04.2013
Sub-editor/Features Editor
Pacific Post Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2015
Newspaper journalist/sub-editor
The National
01.2013 - 12.2013
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