About
Yvette Campitelli-Slee is a final-year journalism student with a minor in Contemporary Politics and Communication from RMIT University.
Based in Melbourne, Yvette is passionate about journalism that champions human stories, social justice, underrepresented voices, and community. Her interests include print, audio, and photographic storytelling.
Yvette's portfolio showcases her work in multiple journalistic formats, including feature and hard news print stories, radio bulletins, photography, long-form podcasts, and television productions. Her practical newsroom skills and experience in various formats contribute to Yvette's adaptability and eagerness to create interactive and immersive storytelling experiences.
My mission
I want to become a journalist because I believe in the power our industry has to build understanding. Journalists tell stories and share knowledge in a way that connects people - whether it be from around the globe or across the city. Journalists can demand accountability, uncover hidden stories, uplift communities, inform and educate. It is a job that requires responsibility and sensibility. It is a job that requires commitment. I know I have what it takes.
I come from a community in Melbourne's western suburbs that, historically, has never really seen itself reflected in Australian media. The stories and experiences of residents here tend to go unheard. So, I understand the significance of representing my community in this space. I hope that throughout my career, I am able to give back by platforming our voices.
Internships and Experience
August 2025 - October 2025
The Westsider
Newspaper Intern
Yvette is currently undertaking a Newspaper Internship with hyperlocal Melbourne publication, The Westsider. Yvette is pitching and writing articles, conducting interviews, and collaborating with Editors to enhance her work.
February 2025
The Conversation
Editorial Intern
Yvette was an Editorial Intern with The Conversation in 2025. Throughout this experience, Yvette learned a great deal about telling meaningful, evidence-driven stories. She pitched, edited, and published articles and gained valuable, practical newsroom experience.
2023-2025
The Swanston Gazette
Editor-In-Chief, Editor, Reporter
Yvette was one of the three Editors-In-Chief of The Swanston Gazette, RMIT's independent student-run newspaper. Yvette managed and worked with a team of over 50 contributors. She wrote, edited, and published articles, helped run the social media, managed partnerships/sponsorships, and organised weekly editorial meetings.
March 2025 - June 2025
We Were Wrong About?
Executive Producer
We Were Wrong About is a podcast that takes a second look at things we thought we knew. Brought to you by RMIT’s final-year journalism students, each episode examines the misunderstandings that shape Australian culture and policy. As the Executive Producer of this series, Yvette helped oversee the design, production, and publication of all five episodes.