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Zane Small

Zane Small

Summary

  • Communicator and journalist, with 5+ years' experience across television broadcasting, digital and social media, and advertorial content.
  • Comfortable in front of a camera and conducting interviews - skills developed as a daily television news reporter.
  • Organised and dependable, with experience balancing tight newsroom deadlines with maintaining journalistic integrity, and pursuing longer form investigations.
  • Strong knowledge of New Zealand politics and policy, with experience reporting on daily developments in Parliament.
  • Seeking new and exciting opportunities to further develop skills in media and communication.






Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

TV Reporter

Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ
05.2022 - Current
  • Produced and presented daily TV news stories for Three's flagship Newshub Live at 6pm programme.
  • Skilled in: research and fact-checking; recognising and developing original story ideas and sourcing credible information; on-camera interviewing; reporting live on-location; video editing.
  • Provided guidance to junior reporters by sharing best practices for storytelling techniques (particularly political stories), and ethical journalism standards.
  • Drafted intros for television news stores and article headlines for digital platforms to capture audiences with clear and condensed writing.
  • Fostered open communication within the newsroom by actively participating in editorial meetings and providing constructive feedback on story ideas.
  • Produced original content on social media platforms for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.

Digital Political Reporter

Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ
01.2019 - 04.2022
  • Produced original news articles and video content for www.newshub.co.nz.
  • Attended and reported on the Prime Minister's weekly post-Cabinet press conference, the Government's legislative agenda, and the daily affairs of Parliament.
  • Developed comprehensive understanding of complex legislative policies through research when reporting on new laws or proposed bills.
  • Covered high-profile political campaigns leading up to elections, including candidate profiles, policies, and event recaps.
  • Coordinated with videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
  • Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and utilise key words in headlines, to drive Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).
  • Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.

Digital News Producer

MediaWorks NZ
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Produced written news articles for www.newshub.co.nz, before the 'Newshub' brand was sold to Warner Bros. Discovery.
  • Participated in editorial meetings, pitching original story ideas, while also contributing clean, researched copy for the website.
  • Worked closely with reporters in the field to update the website with the latest developments and pictures during breaking news events.
  • Performance in the role led to a promotion, to report on politics in Parliament.

Journalist

Trace Media International
10.2015 - 03.2018
  • Relocated to Dubai to pursue overseas experience and travel internationally.
  • Produced sponsored written articles for Dubai-based business and technology publication, Telecom Review.
  • Sponsored trips to report on business and technology events around the world, from Sofrecom's 50th anniversary in Paris, to a Qualcomm showcase in Hong Kong.
  • Twice reported on Mobile World Congress In Barcelona, Spain, producing written articles and video content.


Retail Sales Associate

Foot Locker
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Part-time work during time at university, at the now-disestablished Newmarket store.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.

Seafood Assistant

Foodstuffs North Island
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Part-time work during time at high school and university, at the New World supermarket in Eastridge.
  • Assisted customers with product selection by making recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
  • Washed floors, walls, coolers and storage shelves.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - English And New Media Studies

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ
12.2014

Saint Kentigern College
Pakuranga, NZ
12.2009

Skills

  • Writing and editing
  • Story pitching
  • Field reporting
  • Interviewing
  • On-camera presence
  • Investigative journalism
  • Deadline management
  • Fact-checking
  • Editorial standards
  • Public and media relations

Timeline

TV Reporter

Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ
05.2022 - Current

Digital Political Reporter

Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ
01.2019 - 04.2022

Digital News Producer

MediaWorks NZ
05.2018 - 12.2018

Journalist

Trace Media International
10.2015 - 03.2018

Retail Sales Associate

Foot Locker
01.2012 - 12.2015

Seafood Assistant

Foodstuffs North Island
01.2009 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Arts - English And New Media Studies

Auckland University of Technology

Saint Kentigern College

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