Hello, I'm Reena! I'm an experienced journalist with a history of working in digital media, spanning outlets including Junkee, MTV Australia, and SBS. I'm obsessed with culture: whether it's keeping an eye on TikTok trends, the latest celebrity feud, our relentlessly cold homes or the show that's trending on Netflix, I always bring thoughtfulness and humour to the table.
Hi, I’m
Reena Gupta
2010/595 Dean St ,Brooklyn
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer
01.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Began freelancing in 2016 and have written for a variety of outlets including the Sydney Morning Herald, SBS, The Latch, Kill Your Darlings, and The Guardian
- Learnt to build constructive relationships with editors, write to a brief, and turn around copy within tight deadlines
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Junkee
Deputy Editor
11.2022 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Commissioned stories with a view to creating engagement and excitement
- Maintained an editorial calendar
- Curated homepage with grabby, zeitgeist content
- Wrote news stories and op-eds
- Conducted legal checks, liaising with lawyers where needed
- Acted up as Editor-In-Chief several times, seamlessly juggling a mammoth number of tasks
Junkee
Senior Culture Writer
02.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Always contributed fresh story ideas to pitch meetings
- Wrote 3-4 stories a day and loaded content into the CMS
- Regularly edited longer features
- Wrote native advertising copy for commercial campaigns
- Used Photoshop to quickly create grabby imagery with a view to attracting and engaging audiences
- Coached and mentored junior writers
- Pitched and turned around 3-4 stories a day
- Covered breaking news
- Sourced images, wrote ledes, ideated headlines
- Subbed our weekly newsletter
MTV Australia
Senior Writer
07.2020 - 12.2021
Job overview
Matters Journal
Editorial Intern
11.2018 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Wrote copy for the magazine's EDMs
- Pitched and filed stories about health, technology, and the environment
- Used scientific background to make complex information accessible to a lay readership
- Proofread, edited and fact-checked stories under the mentorship of the Editor-In-Chief
Education
University Of Melbourne
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE from CULTURAL STUDIES
University Overview
University Of Melbourne
BACHELOR OF ARTS from SOCIOLOGY, POLITICAL SCIENCE
University Overview
University Of Melbourne
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from PATHOLOGY
University Overview
Skills
- Article writing
- Copywriting
- Pitching and Brainstorming
- Management
- WordPress
- MailChimp
- Parsley
- Google Analytics
- Strong research skills
- Fact-checking
- Content editing
- Excellent grammar
- Proofreading
- Creative collaboration
- SEO strategies
References
References
- Ms. Jules Lefevre, Former Editor, Junkee, jules.lefevre@gmail.com, 0447 443 091
- Ms. Danielle Teutsch, Former Editor, SBS Voices, danielleteutsch1@gmail.com, 0422 635 342
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Deputy Editor
Junkee
11.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Culture Writer
Junkee
02.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Writer
MTV Australia
07.2020 - 12.2021
Editorial Intern
Matters Journal
11.2018 - 02.2019
Freelance Writer
01.2016 - Current
University Of Melbourne
BACHELOR OF ARTS from SOCIOLOGY, POLITICAL SCIENCE
University Of Melbourne
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from PATHOLOGY
University Of Melbourne
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE from CULTURAL STUDIES
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