*information: >>curriculum vitae
keywords
Writing professional, journalist, photographer, editor, researcher, website information designer. Documentary, social justice, arts, cultural, environmental and business communications.
introduction
Kia Mistilis is an independent Australian journalist, editor and photographer currently based in Europe. Since her first published story in 2006, Kia has contributed to a range of mainstream and independent print & online news media. Writing brings a new dimension to Kia's photo-journalism and her experience in documenting people and places as diverse as New York city and the villages of East Timor.
experience
Key journalism experience with links to published work are listed below. Please see the projects section for the background to current journalism work.
1) independent online media
Foreign Policy In Focus www.fpif.org
Independent think tank published online from Washington DC. Investigative story on the human rights and environmental effects of multinational oil industry in the Niger Delta, and current implications for U.S foreign policy. San Francisco, 2009. Niger Delta Stand Off
60 Second Expert: Tipping Point In the Niger Delta
Italian World Channel http://italianworldchannel.com/
U.S Editor for multimedia company web portal, bringing contemporary Italian arts & culture to the world. Position included writing, editing, creative director for site design; working within a small specialised team based in Milan and San Francisco. 2009.
Blue King Brown http://www.bluekingbrown.com
Journalist & editor of online activism resource pages for internationally touring independent Australian band. Includes information concept and design, research, writing, editing and updates. Featured pieces: East Timor, Fair Trade, Australia’s Anti-Terror Laws & Civil Liberties, Indigenous Affairs: NT Intervention. Blue King Brown: Activism (ongoing)
2) independent print & online media:
Living Now Magazine http://www.livingnow.com.au/
Contributor of feature stories and photos for online and print editions of Australia’s leading holistic magazine. Sydney, 2007.Feature article &photos:
Two Way Learning: Walking In Eachother's Shoes
Photo essay& text: Stories Of The Stolen Generations
3) mainstream print & online media:
TIME magazine http://www.timeinc.com/home
Contributing photographer, Asia and South Pacific edition.
Giving Mozart a Makeover. Sydney, Australia. 2006.
Spreading The Bard. Sydney, Australia. 2007.
Fairfax Publishing: The Sydney Morning Herald
Journalistic debut: 1200 word news story &photo: Mutitjulu Women Hit Back At Pedophilia Claims 2006.
APN News & Media: The Sunshine Coast Daily http://www.apn.com.au/australian.html
Staff journalist and photographer for The Range News, weekly regional newspaper in SE Queensland. Published by Sunshine Coast Daily Newspaper Company. News, business and arts features. 2007.
4) University of New South Wales: Guest Lecturer
Research, design and presentation of one hour multi-media lecture to senior design students. “Designing sustainable community development projects” School of Design Studies, College of Fine Arts, University of NSW. Sydney, 2006.
5) Book Publishing: ABC Bookshttp://shop.abc.net.au/
Photography for Nyuntu Nyunti, a children's story book on the indigenous culture of the Anangu people of the central desert, Australia. 2008.
Education
Bachelor of Arts double major in media studies & photography (Distinction) University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. Graduated 1991.
ERDA Institute Permaculture Certificate Courses (AQTF accredited.)
*Working with cultural diversity and Indigenous peoples. 2005.
*Sustainable aid for overseas development work. 2005.
Kia Mistilis is available for freelance and permanent positions in writing, editing and photography for: print and online media, business communications and the NGO sector.
*Eligible to work in Europe, the United States and Australia. *Referees provided on request.