Sabrina (Zammit) Vella
Journalist
Qala
Summary
Dynamic Journalist bringing 2.3 years of experience. Hardworking and reliable with entrepreneurial spirit and passion for developing and reporting engaging content. Versed in writing and editing for multiple digital media platforms, social media and online platforms.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Journalist
THE MALTA INDEPENDENT
12.2021 - Current
- Organize and prioritize work to complete assigned work in a timely manner
- Covering press conferences and asking questions to present ministers
- Searching and fact checking stories
- Scheduling and doing interviews
- Writing stories, articles, summarizing and translating press releases from Maltese to English
- Acting as a videographer and photographer when there is a need
- Helping hired videographer setting the equipment within our studio to achieve the best possible outcome
- Gained interviewing skills from interviewing several personalities, ministers and many other organizations.
- Enhanced publication''s reputation by consistently delivering high-quality, well-researched articles on various topics.
- Increased readership through engaging storytelling and attention-grabbing headlines.
- Covered high-profile events such as political elections and natural disasters, providing timely updates to readers.
- Coordinated special projects such as investigative reports or human-interest feature stories resulting in increased exposure for the publication.
- Adapted writing style for diverse audiences across print, online, and multimedia platforms.
Volunteer Correspondent for Malta
THE EUROPEAN CORRESPONDENT
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Rounding up of news for the week I am in charge of and pitching the two most important
- Writing of the two short articles, whilst showcasing why said articles need to be read by other European citizens.
- Improved public understanding of contentious issues by presenting balanced viewpoints through objective reporting.
- Providing comments on the stories from the local perspective.
Second Assistant Manager
MC DONALDS MALTA (HILI VENTURERS)
12.2014 - 11.2021
- Provided optimal assistance to the General manager
- Was in charge of training new crew
- Managing the whole restaurants, sometimes also by myself
- Closing the online system, calculating sales and inputting formulas to send to main office
- Maintained a clean and orderly store environment, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Managed employee schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during busy periods without compromising on quality of service.
- Setting financial targets and encouraging crew to achieve them
- Communicate insider everyday information to general manager and head office
- Ensuring quality of food, service and environment is always kept up to standard
- Filling in schedule gaps, especially when someone calls in sick
- Prioritization of problems, especially when there were bigger problems, such as a fire within the restaurant.
Education
No Degree - Web Development
Codecademy.com
Remote 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) - Law
University of Essex Online
London 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Journalism -
The Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology
Mosta, Malta 10.2016 - 05.2020
MATSEC -
Sir M.A. Refalo 6th Form
Victoria, Gozo 10.2014 - 05.2016
SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE - undefined
Aguis De Soldanis (Secondary School)
Victoria, Gozo 10.2009 - 05.2014
PRIMARY EDUCATION - undefined
Qala Primary School
Qala, Gozo 10.2003 - 05.2009
Skills
Microsoft Office
Google Drive
Photography
Videography
Legal Understanding
Reliability
Interviewing skill
Continuous Improvement
Audience Engagement
Deadline Management
Fact-checking proficiency
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/16/1998
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Maltese
Timeline
Volunteer Correspondent for Malta
THE EUROPEAN CORRESPONDENT
08.2023 - 02.2024
Journalist
THE MALTA INDEPENDENT
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Journalism -
The Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology
10.2016 - 05.2020
Second Assistant Manager
MC DONALDS MALTA (HILI VENTURERS)
12.2014 - 11.2021
MATSEC -
Sir M.A. Refalo 6th Form
10.2014 - 05.2016
SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE - undefined
Aguis De Soldanis (Secondary School)
10.2009 - 05.2014
PRIMARY EDUCATION - undefined
Qala Primary School
10.2003 - 05.2009
No Degree - Web Development
Codecademy.com
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) - Law
University of Essex Online
04.2001 -