Rachel Finucane
Copywriter
Experienced Music Journalist skilled in content creation and social media strategies for engaging diverse audiences.
Summary
Rachel Finucane is an experienced Music Journalist with over 8 years in content creation, specialising in social media strategies and engaging diverse audiences. She has written for various publications, conducted interviews with major and emerging artists, and managed content scheduling on social platforms. Rachel's roles include Volunteer Writer at X-Press Magazine and Sweety High, Senior Writer at The Honey POP, and Freelance Writer at Blinding Talent and The Music. She also held leadership positions such as Writing Team Lead at Random Acts, overseeing content creation and partner promotions. Rachel's education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Screen Arts from Curtin University.
Experience
X-Press Magazine
Volunteer Writer (2025 - current)
Write reviews of live music, arts and culture for Perth’s established arts magazine, conduct interviews with major and emerging artists.
Blinding Talent
Paid Freelance Writer (2025 - 2025)
Wrote press releases promoting emerging artists for the agency.
Sweety High
Volunteer Writer (2024 - 2025)
Contributed engaging content for a Gen Z media platform with millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram.
FanDynamics
Volunteer (2024 - 2024)
Observed and assisted in Machine Gun Kelly’s official Discord community, learning about moderation and user interaction.
The Music
Paid Freelance Writer (2023 - 2023)
Wrote live review articles for a leading Australian music publication.
The Honey POP
Senior Writer & Interview Team (2022 - 2026)
Crafted articles on music, new releases, lifestyle, conducted artist interviews, managed content scheduling on social media platforms.
Jalmics International
Volunteer (2021 - 2022)
Assisted actors at online conventions, solved technical issues, and engaged with fans.
Random Acts, Inc.
Volunteer Writer → Writing Team Lead (2019 - 2022)
Interviewed staff on community service, wrote and edited content, managed partnerships, and led a team of writers.
Seven Network
Volunteer – Media Ingestion Room (2018 - current)
Supported journalists with media content preparation for live broadcast.
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming
Volunteer Writer (2018 - 2020)
Contributed articles for Supanova's website and local screen team.
Fremantle Dockers
Intern (via Curtin University Sports Media Production) (2017 - 2017)
Interned with Curtin University's Sports Media Production unit and continued volunteering post-graduation.