Tiana T
Content Creator
Tiana is an award-winning travel journalist, SEO specialist, copywriter, content creator, project manager, travel author and media industry educator
Summary
Tiana is an award-winning travel journalist, specialist tourism industry and lifestyle copywriter, and brand journalist. She has worked with numerous high-profile clients including Tourism Australia, Intrepid, Flight Centre, News Studio, Tourism & Events Queensland and 9Travel.
Her diverse skillset ranges from high level writing and editing skills, developing and managing editorial calendars, advanced interviewing techniques and multiplatform publishing to social media management, SEO content creation and advanced Wordpress. She is also an experienced project manager who is accustomed to managing internal and external stakeholders and enjoys working autonomously and collaboratively with others.
Tiana is the creator of the popular travel website The Travel Temple and contributes to media outlets including The Australian, MiNDFOOD, Escape, AWOL, BBC Travel, Out & About With Kids, NZ Herald, Active Retirees, The New Daily, The Journal, Cruise Critic, Senior Traveller and Inspirations Magazine. She also appears on radio talking about where to visit, what to see and travel industry trends and is a regular panellist at industry events.
When she isn’t crafting engaging lifestyle editorial and high-ranking online content you will usually find her continuing her quest to find the world’s best coffee.
Experience
Intrepid
Copywriter (2021 - current)
Develop and deliver content that is tailored to specific channels such as SEO, EDMs, social, product, and editorial to drive conversion and brand awareness.
Collaborate with the product, sales, marketing, UX, and design teams to ensure unique selling propositions, brand and product values are effectively communicated to market.
Maintain a consistent brand voice, tone and message across all mediums.
Commission and coach others to deliver the brand’s key messages in an innovative and engaging way across all mediums.
Queensland University of Technology
Lecturer and Tutor (2012 - 2020)
Tutor classes such as core undergraduate units and feature writing.
Deliver guest lectures on subjects including freelance journalism, SEO writing, working with editors, interviewing skills, and stories that sell.
Various Travel Media
Copywriter and Content Creator (2009 - current)
Dr Tiana Templeman is a specialist tourism industry copywriter and brand journalist who has worked with high-profile clients including Tourism Australia, Intrepid, Flight Centre, Storyation, Tourism and Events Queensland, News Studio, and Ninemsn.
She creates stories that capture the attention of readers and the media alike. Her engaging and conversational copywriting is a favourite with companies seeking branded copy with a sense of authenticity.
The Travel Temple
Writer, Editor and Publisher (2009 - current)
The Travel Temple was created to entertain and inform listeners tuning into Tiana Templeman's weekly travel segments on ABC Radio Queensland. The website has since gone on to earn its own loyal readership and is now managed by Tiana and her husband and business partner Trevor Templeman. The Travel Temple receives 12,000+ views per month and covers cruising and domestic and international holiday destinations.
Various Media
Freelance Journalist (2006 - current)
Contribute to national and international publications specialising in travel and careers including The Australian, MiNDFOOD, NZ Herald, Escape, BBC Travel, Australian Traveller, AWOL Junkee, SilverKris, Luxury Escapes, Cruise Critic, The New Daily, Senior Traveller, JETSTAR, Inspirations Magazine and Active Retirees.
Freelance Contractor
Writing Tutor (2005 - current)
Develop and deliver seminars and workshops for corporate clients and writer organisations. Topics include freelance journalism, travel writing, blogging, memoir, working with the media, working with editors, getting published, SEO writing and corporate communication.
Key Skills
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Social Media Management Content Production CopywritingQualifications
Tourism and Travel Management (2020)
University of Queensland
Leading High Performing Teams (2020)
University of Queensland
PhD Freelance Journalism in the 21st Century (2016)
Queensland University of Technology
Master of Creative Industries (2010)
Queensland University of Technology
Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment (2003)
TAFE