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Media professional with over 20 years experience in training and development of radio, web, video and social media content makers. Distinguished managerial and programming experience. Media training qualifications and experience internationally and throughout Australia. Seeking short term assignments building capacity and expertise in local media services. |
 Contact Martin Corben
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
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Professional Experience: |
I have significant experience in all aspects of building media capacity, training and engaging with a wide community both in Australia and internationally.
As an experienced manager, professional communicator, broadcaster and trainer I’ve developed a very broad base of high level skills in:
• Content (radio presenting and producing, reporting, online and cross media content)
• Production team leadership
• Training and development, programming and delivery
• Project initiation, development and management
• Community/stakeholder engagement
• Partnership development
I have managed and developed radio, online and cross media content makers in a variety of circumstances for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). I was closely involved with the advancement of online services in the ABC for many years, and more recently with private and not-for-profit entities.
My international experience has included radio training program design and delivery for AusAid in South Africa, conference coverage for the World Bank funded Asia Pacific Incubator Network (APIN) in Kerala, India, and attending conferences for COMMACT, (Commonwealth Association for Local Action and Economic Development), an international organization providing information, resources and support network for development practitioners and NGOs at a local level throughout the Commonwealth.
I have twice been invited to speak at RadioAsia conferences( 2013 Hanoi/ 2015 Yangon) on social media and media development topics.
I have travelled extensively throughout South East Asia, Europe and Africa. During extensive travel in 2004, I undertook a study tour of various development projects and radio stations in South Africa and West Africa. During this time I commenced a series of privately funded microfinance ventures in South Africa and West Africa providing assistance to alleviate poverty, reduce unemployment and promote self-reliance.
Additionally I have worked on major training initiatives with remote Aboriginal communities in the Queensland and Western Australia. While this is clearly not international development, many would liken the plight of Australian Aboriginal people to those of the developing world. These communities face similar issues, in terms of poverty, lack of education, poor health conditions, and an alarming infant mortality rate and low life expectancy. I have been involved in media for development work, improving skills and technical abilities, project design, delivery and implementation.
My skills in generating content include the creation and management of text, audio, video and social media content that engages audiences. I have twice been nominated for ABC Local Radio’s ‘Website of the Year’ and am an award winning radio journalist.
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Education: |
Ba Applied Science(Agriculture.
Cert IV Broadcasting (Radio)
Cert IV Training and Assessment. Numerous short courses.
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Major Achievements
• First broadcaster/manager to accomplish the double achievement of leading ABC North Coast to win the regional survey including presenter of top breakfast program (22% share)
• As Content Director, grew 702 ABC Sydney market share to 10.5%,reaching 650,000 people
• Designed and managed 65 courses to over 600 students for AFTRS Open, extended the brand nationwide and established 75 partnerships bringing film, radio and TV skills to regional areas across Australia
• Designed and delivered post-apartheid reporter training for SABC/AusAid in Johannesburg South Africa, extending the SABC current affairs coverage to include more regional and rural issues.
• Managed digital production system and web training in multiple metropolitan and regional radio stations
• Winner, North Coast Radio Journalism award, 1998
• Award nominee for website content, ABC Local Radio awards 2007
• Speaker Radio Asia conference, Hanoi 2013 on theme of ‘Radio and Social Media’
• Speaker Radio Asia conference, Yangon 2015 “Opportunities in the Outback”
Career Summary
Aug 2013 – current Independent radio and social media trainer and coach
Voice Announcement Trainer and Coach (Transport for NSW)
Associate Media Presentation Trainer – Zavesky Consulting
Social media manager, Business Innovation and Incubation Australia
Conference MC and panel compere.
Aug 2011 – Aug 2013 Program Manager, Regional & National Programs, Australian Film TV and Radio School
May 2008 – May 2011 Content Director, 702 ABC Sydney
June 2006 – May 2008 Cross Media Reporter, 702 ABC Sydney
1996 - 2006 Regional Content Manager, ABC North Coast
1997 National Online Producer abc.net.au/local ABC Online
1993 - 1996 Rural Reporter, Executive Producer, National Trainer, ABC Radio
1996 Radio Trainer, Johannesburg South Africa
1990 - 1993 Rural Reporter, ABC North Coast
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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