Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of the CGS Podcast
Welcome to Season 2 of the CGS Podcast where career expert Leah Lambart engages with remarkable Caulfield Grammarian alumni regarding their career journey, highlights and challenges.
In this episode, Jack Paynter, a journalist at Cricket Australia, joins Leah to explore his career journey from Caulfield Grammar to the world of sports journalism. Jack shares his experiences in the media industry, the challenges he has faced, and the lessons he has learned along the way.
Show Notes
Jack Paynter shares his journey from Caulfield Grammar to a fulfilling career in journalism, discussing the challenges and triumphs along the way, including his significant role at Cricket Australia.
The conversation included some of the following discussion highlights:
> Education and Early Career
Jack’s Path from Caulfield Grammar to studying journalism and marketing at Monash University
> Personal Growth and Persistence
Overcoming early career challenges and learning the importance of resilience and adaptability in the media industry.
> Internships and Career Development
Gaining valuable experience through internships at Herald Sun and other News Corp publications, and how these opportunities shaped his career.
> Reporting Highlights
Memorable experiences reporting on major events such as the Tasmanian bushfires and uplifting human interest stories.
> Advice for Aspiring Journalists
Tips for breaking into journalism, building a career, and finding passion in your work.
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About Jack Paynter
Jack Paynter graduated from Caulfield Grammar in 2011 and pursued a degree in journalism and marketing at Monash University. He began his career with an internship at Herald Sun, which led to a full-time position with News Corp. Jack has covered significant events, including the Tasmanian bushfires, and has produced impactful human interest stories. Currently, he serves as a journalist for Cricket Australia, where he covers domestic cricket and shares the stories of players and their experiences. Jack’s journey exemplifies the importance of persistence, adaptability, and passion in the field of journalism.
Connect with Jack on LinkedIn.
“One of the most rewarding stories I covered was about a young girl who hid in a wardrobe during a burglary and called the police. Being able to share her bravery and the positive outcome was incredibly powerful.”
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About The Host
Leah Lambart is a career expert with 10 years of recruitment experience and 10,000+ coaching hours. She founded Relaunch Me to help people who dare to find their ‘best fit’ career. That is, fulfilling and meaningful work aligned with their personality, strengths, interests & values. She works with clients from recent school leavers to executives across all industries & provide practical career change advice taking into account their skills, experience, values & financial obligations.
Connect with Leah on LinkedIn.
Learn more about Relaunch Me.
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Episode Transcription
For those interested in diving deeper into Jack Paynter’s inspiring journey and insights, we have made the full episode transcription available online.
Click here to read the detailed conversation and gain valuable perspectives from Jack on his journalism career.
