JOSHUA DONOVAN

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL

Profile

jjdonovan98@gmail.com
LinkedIn
+61 401 424 298

Throughout my professional life, I have been driven by my love for beautiful aesthetics, creative storytelling, and the power of connection. Following these inspirations has led to me building a career that plays in these arenas and leverages my natural interests to deliver impactful communications.

Having worked across varying industries, I bring a unique adaptability and diverse perspective that only intensifies my ability to engage audiences.

Connecting with people is my greatest strength. This makes stakeholder management organic and instinctual for me in a professional setting.

Whether I am delivering visual campaigns that engage and instigate, or brainstorming critical copy that informs on complexity, I bring my deep love for storytelling to every project I work on.

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.

Awards

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

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

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MATERIALS

Newsletter and EDM marketing campaigns

Weekly frequency
Content managed across eight offices
Distributed to 11,190 subscribed people

I helped redevelop the Institute’s EDM templates for use across General newsletters and special campaigns. I am intimately familiar with designing and taking ownership for all EDM campaigns.

Digital content creation

The 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 a back catalogue of articles from working at 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.