Rosemary Garratt
Auckland
Summary
Knowledgeable Homepage editor with strong foundation in editing and content management. Successfully led editorial projects and ensured high standards of quality and accuracy. Demonstrated expertise in proofreading and team collaboration.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Homepage Editor
NZME
Auckland, New Zealand
04.2016 - Current
- sKey achievement: Nzherald.co.nz named best news website at Voyager media awards for three year's in a row.
- Identify compelling stories from NZME reporters and content partners that will be of interest to audience.
- Monitor breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly load or assign stories.
- Devise attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement and select compelling images that will engage with readers.
- Monitor analytics throughout shift to ensure our audience is engaged with our content.
- Write and produce two newsletters on a weekly basis, and cover for newsletter editor when she is on leave.
- Able to pivot quickly to meet urgent requests from other managers.
- Listens and responds well to feedback.
Regional Production Editor
NZME
Auckland
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed new team of 20 sub-editors who produced six regional newspapers in NZME stable.
- Layout and copy editing of all sections, including creation of shared pages.
- Managed strict deadlines with effective prioritisation of tasks, ensuring timely delivery of copy and pages.
Senior Sub-editor
Fairfax Editorial Services
Auckland, New Zealand
04.2013 - 09.2015
- Team leader for Australian metros business production team managing workflows and communication with editors in Sydney and Melbourne.
- Layout and copy subbing for Australian financial publications and sections, starting with The Australian Financial Review and then moving on to Fairfax metro titles – Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Canberra Times.
Production Editor / Chief Sub-editor
Herald On Sunday
Auckland, New Zealand
03.2009 - 03.2013
- Achievement: Managing a small team of sub-editors; getting the weekly newspaper out on time, every time.
- Dealt with senior staff on newspaper and in production department to ensure everyone knew what was happening each week.
- Devised new work flows when staff cuts were made and ensured outsourced material was in HoS style.
Deputy chief sub-editor
Pagemasters New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
08.2007 - 03.2009
- Key achievement: One of first staff in new company which did production work for newspapers across New Zealand; took on management role and deputised for chief sub-editor for three months.
- Liaised with senior staff at contract newspaper to ensure we gave them product they wanted.
News sub-editor
Herald On Sunday
Auckland, New Zealand
08.2006 - 07.2007
- Key achievement: Adapting to weekly deadlines.
- Design and layout of news, business and home supplement pages.
Chief sub-editor
ACP Magazines
Auckland
04.2004 - 08.2006
- Worked on Fashion Quarterly and She magazines
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with style.
Sub-Editor
Freelance
London, United Kingdom
08.2003 - 01.2004
- Worked for J17 magazine and BBC Worldwide
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries for articles.
- Communicated directly with reporters to assess stories and improve quality of work.
Acting production editor
Emap Elan
London, United Kingdom
06.2003 - 08.2003
- Worked on J17 magazine
- Drew up precise schedules for all departments to ensure deadline was met for three months I was there.
Production editor
BBC Worldwide
London
11.2002 - 05.2003
- Worked on Top Of The Pops magazine.
- Met deadline for every month in charge and also completed Yearbook on time.
Production Editor/Senior Sub-Editor
BBC Worldwide
London
05.2002 - 10.2002
- Worked freelance across number of titles.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
Sub-editor
ACP MEDIA
Auckland, New Zealand
11.1998 - 03.2002
- Worked on Fashion Quarterly and New Zealand editions of She and Cleo magazines.
- Maintained style and tone of three very different magazines.
- Assisted production editor and deputised in this role when needed.
Education
National Diploma in Journalism
Technikon Natal
Durban, KwaZulu NatalSkills
- Deadline attainment
- Editing and proofreading
- SEO and headline writing
- Spelling, punctuation and syntax
- Fact checking
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Homepage Editor
NZME
04.2016 - Current
Regional Production Editor
NZME
10.2015 - 04.2016
Senior Sub-editor
Fairfax Editorial Services
04.2013 - 09.2015
Production Editor / Chief Sub-editor
Herald On Sunday
03.2009 - 03.2013
Deputy chief sub-editor
Pagemasters New Zealand
08.2007 - 03.2009
News sub-editor
Herald On Sunday
08.2006 - 07.2007
Chief sub-editor
ACP Magazines
04.2004 - 08.2006
Sub-Editor
Freelance
08.2003 - 01.2004
Acting production editor
Emap Elan
06.2003 - 08.2003
Production editor
BBC Worldwide
11.2002 - 05.2003
Production Editor/Senior Sub-Editor
BBC Worldwide
05.2002 - 10.2002
Sub-editor
ACP MEDIA
11.1998 - 03.2002
National Diploma in Journalism
Technikon Natal
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