James Brook

Merino Sheep Farmer

Locksley, Victoria, Australia

About

Experienced farm land holder with a background in news and sports journalism, coupled with valuable experience from working on both federal and state political campaigns.

Experience

  • Farmland holder/operator at Wattlebank Pastoral
    Nov 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 8 mos

  • Campaign Committee Member at Annabelle Cleeland for Euroa
    Sep 2022 - Nov 2022 · 3 mos

    In the 2022 Victorian State Election, I actively participated in campaign activities such as canvassing, distributing advertising materials, fundraising through both personal and group efforts, and distributing "How to Vote" cards on pre-poll and Election Day. I also provided strategic inputs and collaborated with various stakeholders such as the candidate, party members, MPs, head office, and other campaign members in planning and executing the campaign. On Election Day, I coordinated with the candidate and other campaign members to set up advertisements at polling sites and distribute polling site materials to multiple candidates in the electorate.

  • Campaign Committee Member at Steph Ryan Re-election
    Jun 2018 - Nov 2018 · 6 mos

    During the 2018 Victorian State Election, I spent time doorknocking, letterboxing, put up advertising signage of the candidate, fundraised in both group settings and through personal connections, handing out HTVs at pre poll and on Election Day. On Election Day I set up advertisement at polling sites and distributed polling site materials to various candidates across the electorate with coordination via the candidate and other campaign members.

  • Freelance Journalist at Euroa Gazette
    Apr 2014 - Mar 2018 · 4 yrs

    Covered Nagambie news and sport including Nagambie Football Netball Club’s football and netball seasons and various finals campaigns. As well as local ceremonies and local community success including interviewing former NFNC president Robert Auld after his announcement as AFL Tasmania CEO

  • Sports Contributor at Seymour Telegraph
    Mar 2012 - Apr 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Covered local sport primarily Nagambie and Seymour including exclusive interview with Renowned Sports Broadcaster Gerard Whateley at Nagambie’s Black Caviar Statue unveiling. Covering Nagambie Football Netball Club and Seymour Football Netball Club’s various seasons and premierships in conjunction with Editor Chalpat Sonti