Darrell Croker

Experienced editor and writer with a passion for clear and concise communication.

Tender-writing specialist.

Attention to detail ensures maximum impact.

Other

• Maintains strong networks across media, government, and corporate sectors.
• Researches, writes, and edits reports, media releases, newsletters, and blogs.
• Interviews, researches and writes opinion, feature, news, and profile stories.
• Liaises with clients to produce effective website copy.
• Understands the value of succinct and accurate writing, especially when conveying detailed information.
• Provides a compelling approach to all assignments, and meets deadlines.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts, University of Sydney (Australian literature)
• Bachelor of Arts Honours, University of Sydney (Australian literature)
• Graduate Diploma in Education
• Graduate cadetship with AAP-Reuters
• Senior news agency and newspaper editor, sub-editor and journalist
• Newspaper experience includes The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph, The Sun-Herald, the Newcastle Herald, and the Northern Daily Leader
• Corporate writing, editing, and researching across myriad sectors including not-for-profits
• Government writing, editing, researching
• Communications coaching