Amelia Bidgood

Communications and Outreach Officer 

​2014 - present

 

Communications and Outreach Officer at the National Computational Infrastructure. I interview researchers, write web, socail media and print content, manage social media accounts, develop and implement communications strategies and plans as well as organising events and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

 

 

Food Blogger

​2015 - present 

 

Food blogger at The Makers' Collective and I contribute a recipe and photos on a monthy basis. 

 

 

Contributor

​2015 - present 

 

Contributor at The Peaceful Dumpling, a New York based vegan and health website. I write about health, fitness and wellness.  

 

 

Social Media Specialist at Socialite Digital 

​2014 - present

 

Freelance Social Media Specialist and the Founder at Socialite Digital. I work with entrepreneurs and small business owners to build their social media profiles and digital presence. 

 

 

Editor at The Balancing Act

​2014 - present

 

Writer, editor and creative mind at The Balancing Act - a blog about travel, wellness, food and everything in between. 

 

 

Communications Officer 

​2013 - 2014

 

​Communications Officer at Crawford School of Public Policy. I was the Assistant Deput Editor for Crawfor School's Advance magazine. Some of my responsibilities included: coordinating advertising, marketing materials, editorial content, web content, managing social media accounts, organising events, project managment, videography and photography. 

 

 

Communications Internship

2013

 

I interned at LIfeline Canberra where my responsibilities included: media liaison, campaign management and content creation.

 

 

Newsroom Internship

2013

 

Intern at the ABC Newsroom. My responsibilities included:  

 

• News reporting

• Working with a team of journalists and producers in the newsroom

• Story writing

• Technical editing

• Conducting phone interviews

• Pitching story ideas

• Attending press conferences independently

• Observing bulletin production and other newsgathering techniques

• Listening to national news conferences with ABC Chief of Staff

 

 

Freelance Writer/Contributor

2011 - 2015

 

Contributor at HerCanberra. My responsibilities included:

 

• Interviewing local people and businesses

• Writing engaging content for the relevant audience 

 

 

Store Manager and Retail Assistant

2009 - 2013 

 

Store manager and retail assistant at Lorna Jane. 

 

Achievements:

• Winner of $1000 and recognition for best customer service in the Shopping Centre where the store was located

 

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking supervisory and management responsibilities as required, including budgeting, reporting, supervising staff, preparing rosters and attending meetings

• Generating sales and meeting daily targets

• Providing exceptional customer service