Meet Chelsea Burdekin Life’s New Intern

I’m Chelsea Ravizza, a student journalist at Griffith University and current intern at the Burdekin Life Newspaper.

After graduating from Ayr State High School in 2021, I began an internship with the Burdekin Local Newspaper before moving to Brisbane to kick off my university studies in 2022. I am currently in my third and final year of a Bachelor of Communications and Journalism at Griffith University and I am loving every second of what my degree entails. I have developed and broadcasted radio packages and podcasts, produced websites, written media releases and many more journalistic pieces which have allowed me to expand my skills and improve my work.

I have always held a passion for writing and dreamt of being a journalist after watching classic films like ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ and ‘Suddenly 30’ with my mum when I was young. After working in the industry, I have found much enjoyment in interviewing people on the stories that matter most to them, and then having the chance to share these stories with a broader audience.

Currently, I am focusing on my studies, and counting down the days until my graduation in October. Although moving from such a rural area like the Burdekin to a bustling city like Brisbane may seem like a big jump, even the city is starting to feel small to me. After university, I plan to travel both Australia and the world, seeking freelance and remote journalism opportunities whereby I can work externally from gorgeous locations like the Amalfi Coast whilst pursuing my passion for writing.

Having the opportunity to work with Sam and the team behind the Burdekin Life Newspaper will allow me to dive deeper into the workings of developing a newspaper, further broadening my horizon with educated knowledge on various journalistic employment routes. With every opportunity, I am very grateful for the chances I am granted, and I am excited to share the stories of the Burdekin with the Burdekin Life Newspaper.

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