JOSHUA DONOVAN


MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
Profile 

jjdonovan98@gmail.com
LinkedIn
+61 401 424 298


I’m a communications and marketing specilist with work spanning editorial, architecture, and design portfolios. I’m attracted to projects that require a nexus of creative intent and technical excellence. My workstyle is determined by clean, clear, and creative copywriting and my singular point of view on visual design. 

CV
Education
Bachelor of Arts | Curtin University
2017 – 2020
  • Major in Professional Writing and Publishing
  • Minor in Literary and Cultural Studies

WACE | Mercy College
(12 years)

Certificate III Business | Mercy College
(1 year)
Skills
  • Strategic, data-driven communicator with strong written and verbal skills
  • Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional team coordination
  • Expertise in content development for media, including print, digital, and social platforms
  • Advanced email marketing execution
  • Proficient in WordPress for content publishing and workflow management
  • Skilled in creating engagement reports and actionable insights
  • Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, Acrobat, Lightroom)
  • Experienced in producing corporate communications collateral and branded assets

Employment National Communications Coordinator
The Australian Institute of Architects 
2024 – Current

  • Helped to redesign EDM templates
  • Assisted in delivering a national Conference attended by 1000+ delegates
  • Implemented an internal staff newsletter
  • Implemented a cross-functional planning meetings 
  • Formalised communications on-boarding process for new staff 
  • Implemented a regular newsletter with the National President
  • Formalised reporting processes between local offices and Partnership teams
  • Helped deliver essential comms during Annual General Meeting and Annual General Elections
  • Helmed a syndication project with ArchitectureAu to convert print articles to online
  • Took over designing Acumen Notes (a task previously quoted out externally)


Online Content Coordinator
DNA Magazine
April 2021  – March 2024

  • Helped to deliver a global campaign for Sydney WorldPride 2023
  • Took ownership of all digital channels where previously three roles were assigned 
  • Implemented reporting for partnership agreements
  • Took ownership of the CRM system to retain susbcriber satisfaction
  • Took editorial content in a modern direction attracting back youth audiences
  • Helped to inform diverse model selections aligning with a modern, inclusive industry
  • Implemented a social media campaign that boosted engagement from our audience by 50%


INTERNSHIPS


Digital Marketing Intern
Scoop Digital
December 2020 – March 2021

  • Helped to deliver critical editorial during a period of change
  • Offered insights towards a major platform shift
  • Authored the article with the highest enagagement for the quarter


Content and Writing Intern
X-PRESS Magazine
July 2020 – December 2020

  • Interviewed Ball Park Music on their latest album release
  • Implemented new reviews for the platform for relevancy

References
 James Kennedy, Head of Communications
Australian Institute of Architects
Andrew Creagh, Founding Editor
DNA Magazine

Per Henningsgaard, Senior Lecturer in Professional Writing and Publishing
Curtin University



All reference contact details available upon request.


AwardsLetter of Commendation | Curtin University
Merited for high semester results
2017

Letter of Commendation | Curtin University
Merited for high semester results
2019



             






Last Updated 24.10.31
MATERIALS


Newsletter and EDM marketing campaigns
  • Redeveloped the Institutes EDM templates to achieve a more streamlined, easy way to send members news. 
  • Weekly frequency for each state/territory (eight newsletters a week)
  • Photo editing and copy writing
  • Distributed to 11,190 subscribed audience




Digital content creationThe creation and distribution of digital content across all platforms is something that I am proficient and confident in  managing. This includes:
  • E-signatures / ad banners
  • Website collateral and copy
  • Operational materials





Operational materials
I have worked on key operations alongside executive teams to assist in the delivery of projects for an organisation with a complex governance structure. 

I am also confident in designing internal communications (induction manuals, brand guidelines, etc).





Articles / opinion pieces
I have an archive of articles from DNA Magazine, internships, and freelance opportunities. These articles centre around news, lifestyle, and culture and include interviews, op eds, breaking news, reviews, and promotional content. Captured above are a few samples.

ARTICLE LINKS:

Atlas of hate activists fight Polish government

Greece makes landmark move in legalising same sex marriage

NSW planning to outlaw pseudoscience conversion therapy practices

From persecution to pride | Ghanian man granted asylum

Actor Luke Evans reflects on his career, his place in the industry, and leaving home

Opinion Piece: Discriminatory Hiring practices

Interview with Ball Park Music

Fringe Festival Review

Editorial: Lifestyle



Photoediting capabilities
 I collaborated with photographers worldwide to source, curate, and refine striking visual stories for the magazine’s digital platforms. From selecting bold, eye-catching imagery to expertly editing underwear and fashion shoots, I helped deliver content that resonated with DNA’s global audience of style-savvy, predominantly gay men aged 18–50.




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