Elizabeth
Kovacs
Journalist and Writer
About Me
Aspiring author and journalist, with a passion and drive for writing since a young age. Currently studying an Honours Degree in Creative Writing at the University of Canberra, due to complete on October 31st, 2024. Published author of Young Adult fiction. Experienced story writer and editor for The Gundaroo Gazette.
Work Experience
2022 August - November
Journalism Internship | Her Canberra | Canberra, ACT
Wrote, edited, and updated prior and new content. Researched content for articles and interviewed contacts for story purposes.
2023 August - November
Journalism Internship Unit | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT
Wrote, interviewed, edited and researched content for an article through a partnership experience between The University of Canberra and The Canberra Times.
2023 – Present
Media and Communications Officer | Yass Valley Council | Yass, NSW
Provide quality written and edited articles to be published via social media platforms, websites and distributed via emails. Writes media releases, manages social media platforms and plans marketing strategies. Writes speeches for the Mayor of Yass.
2019 - Present
Editor | Gundaroo Gazette | Gundaroo, NSW
Edits content submitted to the Gazette via email and website applications. Researches, reports and writes articles and feature stories. Manages a team to fulfil and meet tight deadlines. Manages social media and marketing for the Gazette. Is adapt at public relations, design layout and manages finances.