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What can Sean do?
Give a quick overview of your work experience (jobs, internships, volunteering)?
Creative media professional with 3+ years’ experience in digital content, social media, and sports storytelling. Skilled in writing, design, and audience engagement through roles at SEN, Redbook Studios, and personal sports brand SeanWrites. Passionate about creating impactful content across sport, culture, and community.
What technical or industry-specific skills do you bring?
Content Creation & Storytelling: Writing, editing, and producing engaging digital and sports media content.
Social Media Management: Strategy, scheduling, analytics, and audience engagement across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X.
Graphic Design: Proficient in Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro).
Video & Audio Production: Experienced in creating highlight videos, short-form content, and supporting live radio production.
Digital Analytics: Skilled in using social metrics and insights to refine content strategies and boost engagement.
Scriptwriting & Copywriting: Strong writing for radio, digital, and social media platforms.
Web & Multimedia Tools: Familiar with website creation and multimedia production.
Languages: English (native), Spanish (professional working proficiency).
What tools/platforms/software are they proficient in?
Design & Creative Tools: Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition
Social Media Platforms: Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest
Content & Analytics: Meta Business Suite, TikTok Analytics, Google Analytics
Writing & Publishing: WordPress, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite
Broadcast & Audio: Radio production systems, live scripting support (SEN) Project Collaboration: Trello, Slack, Notion
What qualifications, certifications, or degrees do you hold?
Bachelor of Media Communications (Journalism)
I bring creativity, initiative, and genuine passion for storytelling, especially in sport and culture. I’m not just comfortable working across media platforms, I thrive in them.
From producing content at SEN to building my own brand through SeanWrites, I’ve learned how to connect with audiences in real and engaging ways. I’m adaptable, self-driven, and bring a fresh perspective that blends journalistic discipline with creative flair. The kind of energy that adds value to any media team.
What steps has Sean taken to break into the sports industry?
Joining the SportsGrad Method program
Connecting and catching up with fellow workers in the sporting industry
Relaunching my own digital content page surrounding the AFL
Understanding my ‘why’ in the sporting industry
Setting realistic goals and metrics, both short and long term
Sean’s interest in sport all started whilst growing up in Melbourne
I know and understand what it means to breathe and live in sport. From having opportunities to attending the Australian Open to then AFL season blockbusters, it is the passion that connects me with the sports industry and its related sectors. As an experienced storyteller, writer and digital content producer, I am able to produce results and work of outstanding quality.
Since then, Sean has gone on to work in Government, achieving things like
Achievement 1 | Achievement 2 | Achievement 3 |
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Take each from their typeform response (KPIs answer) | Take each from their typeform response (KPIs answer) | Take each from their typeform response (KPIs answer) |
Where does Sean want to go?
Next six-12 months | Next 5-10 years |
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Connecting with over 500+ people on LinkedIn Securing full time employment in the sports industry, enhancing both my career and the industry Building meaningful relationships within the sporting industry Learning how to be a more confident public speaker Improving on my communication skills to become a better journalist | Being a manager or lead for a sporting code/organisation within the AFL Learning different arts and crafts of media, including photography and video Mentoring upcoming journalists and media professionals |
What sporting problem keeps Sean up at night, and how would you solve it?
One problem I'd love to solve in sport is the connections between audiences and digital content. It has become increasingly prominent that media codes and organisations must find new relevant ways to connect with sporting audiences, specifically through social media and storytelling.
What is Sean like?
What kind of environment do you thrive in?
I thrive in fast-paced, whilst also team building environments. Having a supportive network and office is vital to both the organisation and morale of the team.
When have you had to show resilience in your life or career?
During 2020 (my final year of VCE), I was able to withstand the pressures of the pandemic and exceed in my studies. I was able to obtain the scores and required ATAR for entry into my journalism course, exceeding the minimum entry requirements. Furthermore, I endeavoured in my studies by tutoring my peers in subjects such as English and Media, in spite of remote learning. It is through such experiences that I was able to be resilient and push through strenuous periods.
What about Sean’s interests outside of work?
What are your interests outside of work?
I love to gym, run, cook and learn new languages.
What is your favourite sporting moment?
My favourite sporting moment was watching Isaac Smith miss the goal against Geelong in the 2016 Qualifying Final.
What’s your ideal holiday?
My ideal holiday is on a tropical island with a drink in hand.
If you had 30 minutes to pick the brain of anyone, who would it be and why?
Christopher Nolan. The storytelling and precision he puts into each of his films is extremely compelling, and someone I'd love to learn more from.
What’s book or podcast that’s helped your career you recommend?
Reading 'Atomic Habits' helped me shape about how significant the small trajectories are in my career and life.
Additional details
Where in the world are you located, and where are you open to work?
Melbourne, but open to work anywhere in Australia
What is the most important consideration for you in your next role?
Good work culture, supportive networks, development opportunities and work-life balance
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