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
Auckland, New Zealand
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
Wellington, New Zealand
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
Auckland, New Zealand
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
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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
Auckland, New Zealand
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
Auckland, New Zealand
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, NZ12.2014
Saint Kentigern College
Pakuranga, NZ12.2009
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