Shae M
Public Relations Specialist
Former journalist Shae McDonald is an experienced communications and media specialist, with a proven ability to produce content for any medium.
Summary
Shae is a skilled storyteller with more than 15 years' experience in media and communications.
A journalist by trade, she has worked for some of Australia's most well-known outlets, including news.com.au, The Courier Mail, NT News and Australian Associated Press. She also has extensive experience in communications, marketing and public relations, in both the private sector and government. Shae possesses excellent interpersonal and interview skills, which she uses alongside her exceptional writing skills, to craft engaging and vibrant copy for your target audience.
Shae has a bachelor's degree in communications, majoring in journalism. She loves sunflowers, good food and wine, travel, AFL and her spoodle Harley.
Experience
News Corp Australia
Journalist (2020 - 2021)
News Corp Australia is part of News Corp, a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including news and information services, subscription video services in Australia, book publishing and digital real estate services.
Wine Glass Media
Founder (2018 - current)
Wine Glass Media is a boutique communications and media consultancy.
Australian Associated Press (AAP)
Journalist (2016 - 2018)
Senior reporter covering court, politics, crime and other breaking news
Demonstrated ability to file fast and accurate copy
Sub-editing and proofreading
Acting chief-of-staff responsible for a daily metropolitan newsroom