Journalist

DREW BAKER

Drew Baker is an aspiring journalist with a solid background in multimedia reporting and feature writing, dedicated to uncovering compelling stories and delivering impactful content. He is eager to apply his strong communication skills, critical thinking, and proven success in sales and customer service to a dynamic journalism team, contributing to meaningful storytelling.

Committed to the core principles of journalistic ethics—truth, accuracy, and objectivity—he strives to maintain detachment from personal biases, ensuring integrity in every report.

Experience

Employment & Education

RMIT University Melbourne

Bachelor of Communications - Journalism

Developed skills in production, digital content creation, and news reporting.
Gained expertise in analysis and writing across diverse media platforms.
Proficient in online, audio, television, video, print, and social media content creation.
Hands-on experience with multimedia storytelling and content development.
Adaptable to dynamic and evolving industry demands.

Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative

Video Editor and Camera Operator

Developed skills in video production, editing, and cinematography.
Gained expertise in visual storytelling and post-production across diverse media platforms.
Proficient in camera operation, video editing software, and sound design.
Hands-on experience with multimedia projects, including filming, editing, and final output.

Your Community Health

Social Media and Communications Intern (Current)

Skilled in social media management and content creation.
Expert in writing and editing for various platforms.
Proficient in graphics and video production for online use.
Experience in executing social media campaigns.
Adaptable to changing digital trends and audience needs.

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Czech & Slovak Film Festival

Marketing Intern (Current)

Collaborated with Social Media Manager on campaign creation and implementation
Developed weekly and monthly content
Monitored analytics to generate content ideas
Assist with press release and media alert distribution
Support marketing team at live and online events

Toronto Metro University

Semester Abroad (2024)

Researched and reported on Toronto’s diverse culture and communities
Developed feature articles on Canadian social issues and international relations
Conducted interviews with local experts and community leaders
Adapted reporting techniques for Toronto's multicultural media landscape
Collaborated with Canadian media outlets and international peers

JOY FM

Newsreader Trainee (2023)

Researched, pitched, and wrote news stories for on-air delivery
Conducted interviews and gathered facts or opinions for stories
Collaborated with field reporters, photographers, and editors for live broadcasts
Participated in daily news briefings and selected stories to air
Built a social media presence and maintained industry contacts

Inclover Magazine

Journalist Intern (2023)

Generated and researched story ideas relevant to the magazine's audience
Wrote, edited, proofread, and fact-checked articles
Conducted interviews and verified sources for accuracy
Collaborated with designers, photographers, and editorial staff
Stayed updated on legal, ethical, and industry guidelines

ACICIS Program (JPP)

Journalism (2023)

Practical learning in Indonesian media.
Knowledge of Indonesian and international media practices.
Build Australian-Indonesian media partnerships.
Two weeks of Indonesian language classes.
Four-week practicum in Indonesian or international media.

Services

Writing

Holding the Man: Love Beyond Conventions – A Cinematic Tribute to Queer Resilience and Enduring Love.

It’s been six years since the passing of the marriage equality act, and 43 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Victoria (1980).

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Elvis: A Musical Revolution

From his Mississippi childhood to his 68’ comeback and ascension into Rock King-dom - the high-energy, brand-new bio-musical Elvis: A Musical Revolution celebrates...

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Grab your Maracas! The Boy from Oz has landed at The National Theatre Melbourne.

Are you ready to escape the cold of Melbourne and head to Rio? Judy Garland is in the wings waiting for you. Let’s go!

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Being Seen on Screen Conference with Geena Davis in person

In partnership with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, ACMI presented a one day conference...

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It takes more than just ‘being’ to stay ‘well' abroad.

The Covid-19 pandemic meant lockdowns galore over the last three and a half years. With many of us ‘trapped’ inside – sometimes for weeks on end.

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Post-COVID-19 Pandemic ‘standstill’ business travel’s still standing.

There are no doubts about COVID-19's impact, particularly on the tourism and business travel industries.

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The New Mazda 6, The 20th Anniversary Edition: Wise, Stylish, and Richly Prestigious.

It has been two decades since Mazda 6’s launch, so Mazda are commemorating its life in style, with the Limited Edition Sedan and Estate Mazda 6 20th anniversary edition.

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Essentially Manilla

Manila or the Pearl of the Orient, is the famous Philippine Capitol City known for its fascinating colonial history and diverse cultural melding.

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Review: Long Legs

Oz Perkin’s ‘LongLegs’ has one of the most unsettling and unforgettable openings in recent horror films - I can’t stop thinking about it.

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ALBUM REVIEW: WEEDKILLER - Studio Album by Ashnikko

Our genre-blending, ooky-spooky, sex-positive, cutesy horror-core, electric blue-haired feminist icon is back - debuting her first studio album, WEEDKILLER.

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