ABOUT
My name is Megan McClelland and I'm an aspiring journalist in my final phases of a Bachelor of Media and Communications (Journalism) at UNSW in Sydney.
Captivating journalism should not just be recapping something extraordinary. It should always be produced with a specific intention to allow readers to think critically and grasp an idea in a new light.
During the short time I've been discovering and experimenting with different writing styles, I've discovered that journalism cannot be pushed into one category - that's why I intend on pursuing this spirited and multifaceted method of one-to-many communication.
I have always had a strong passion for music - I grew up listening to diverse artists and genres and I feel that music is something that will always hover around us, something that can never be categorised or undermined. Naturally, I find myself drawn to music journalism and publications developed to promote and critique the arts. I pride myself on my knowledge of music and believe it is one of my important assets and I believe I could significantly contribute to many publications' music and arts sectors and departments. That being said, experience is key and any experience I gain at this point of my career is paramount to helping me find my place in the industry.
I am adamant that I can be a voice for something much larger than myself and I am more than ready to push myself journalistically.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
2014: Completed HSC, excelling in Music (Band 6), Extension and Advanced English (Band 5)
2015-2017: Bachelor of Media and Communications (Journalism) at UNSW
Experience in: creating and editing videos, recording and editing audio and editing text; identifying publishable story ideas; interviewing high-profile individuals and larger companies and organisations; news writing, investigative journalism, feature writing, media releases, vox pops and reviews; creating vlogs and editing text.
Knowledgeable of: different social media platforms' capabilities; journalism ethics and laws surrounding publishing and copyright; modern media and contemporary media issues
Personal skills:
Ability to work with and lead groups
Excellent time management
Positive, hard-working attitude
Great camera presence
Excellent communication skills
Experience in public speaking and performing
Ability and willingness to work across any media platform (video, audio, text)
Eagerness to learn, adapt and work in different environments
Technology summary:
Windows and macOS
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Experience in web design using Wordpress, Squarespace, etc.
Audacity, Zoom recorder
iMovie, mobile video editing apps