My name is Michael Turner, I am writing on behalf of Kick360. I am the Head of Operations and sit on the Board of Directors for Kick360, Australia’s newest football media outlet. I have experience in digital and broadcast media, as a presenter and host, along with being a freelance writer.

I am writing to support Harper Pestinger’s application for a scholarship. As an outlet, Kick360 was founded to support the growth of Australia’s most skilled up and coming media talent. Harper was selected from a pool of very talented writers and presenters to join our team.

Since our formation Harper has shown exceptional skills in both his writing, and investigative abilities. He is also a very skilled multi-media operator, showcasing his skills in producing high quality off-tube podcasts with hosts located in different locations. This has formed a big part of our ‘Kickcast’ show that we air every second week.

Harper has proven himself to being very knowledgeable, and professional in his conduct as part of our writing team. He has a strong ability in telling a story succinctly and breaking down complex scenarios in a simplistic but holistic manner.

Harper’s content for us thus far has included detailed match analysis,
showcasing his ability to quickly analyse and breakdown a live sporting event, and quickly detail a synopsis of the event. Further to that, Harper was able to provide succinct and accurate tactical insight, something many seasoned journalists are unable to do – a credit to his knowledge and passion for the game of Football.

I firmly believe that Harper possesses the abilities and skills to become a very professional and capable member of the media industry, and would be a worthy recipient of a scholarship, and will be a high calibre and very skilled media professional for the entirety of his career.

Best Regards,

Michael Turner