I do all things digital — primarily editing and reporting international and domestic articles and features for SBS News. I aim to share and commission untold stories and unique perspectives on issues that matter.
About
I an currently a reporter and editor for SBS News Digital, acting as a chief of staff and video presenter. I previously edited security alerts and reports at International SOS and before that I edited the BBC’s UK homepage, producing and curating content and editing pictures, with a focus on live coverage and sport. Before that I was an English-language editor for Germany’s premier newswire Deutsche Presse Agentur. I’ve been a reporter, producer and weekend editor for Domain News, Commercial Real Estate, Specifier Source and Essential Kids. My work has featured on Nine’s mastheads: The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Canberra Times, Brisbane Times, WA Today and the Australian Financial Review. I am passionate about meaningful storytelling and original journalism. I live and work on Gadigal land (Sydney).
Skills
Homepage editing
Commissioning and producing highly-clickable content
Chief of Staff - wrangling reporters, stories and assets
Breaking news editor
Specialise in finance, property, LGBTIQ+ issues, politics and sport
In-depth knowledge of active security situations and responses globally
Editing security reports for major financial clients
Picture editing
Write and edit interviews and features
Audio and video production
Create engaging Facebook, Instagram and Twitter posts
Translate German to English
Selected Works
Women's World Cup 2023: Australia's accidental icon - how Sam Kerr became the face of a nation
Australia women prepare for home World Cup against backdrop of historical abuse allegations
Donald Trump and wife Melania test positive for coronavirus
Sydney Black Lives Matter protests coverage
Coverage from Venice Biennale 2018
Interview with William Chan on social architecture
Emerging Scholars in Australian Indigenous Studies, Vol. 5
State government’s green plan to grow Sydney
Australia’s first ‘passivhaus’ apartments interview
Public art brings ‘enormous financial and social value'
I am open to freelance opportunities
Please contact: wedesweilerm@gmail.com