Anja Magnusson
Journalist and photographer
I write, film and photograph stories for newspapers and brands. I'm based in Sydney, hold a Master's in Media and Communications from Macquarie University, and contribute to Manly Observer. I also have previous journalism experience with Swedish newspapers.
01 — Video
“Why Not Me?”
A short documentary on women, running and visibility online.
More women are running and sharing it online. This video explores Sydney's running boom and why more women are getting into the sport.
03 — Text
Selected articles
- Manly Observer
'The good old days are gone': How a tiny mite changed beekeeping on the Northern Beaches
2026 - JMG Gothenburg
From table tennis pro to world number one in boxing — 'I never thought I would become a professional fighter'
2025 - Borlange Newspaper
Layoff threat in the municipality: 'Not currently under consideration'
2024 - Borlange Newspaper
Sick leave halts layoff plans: 'Staff are at breaking point'
2024 - Borlange Newspaper
'Not unlikely that new staffing metrics have affected sick leave'
2024
04 — Photo
Photo
In print
Back cover, Varldshorisont
Swedish UN Association · membership campaign
A photo I made at a Swedish UN Association youth gathering was picked up for the back cover of the member magazine.
05 — About
About me
I'm a journalist based in Sydney, with experience from newsrooms in both Australia and Sweden. I enjoy finding stories and telling them in different ways, through writing, photography and video.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Gothenburg and a Master's in Media and Communication from Macquarie University in Sydney.
In Sweden, I worked as a reporter at Borlange Newspaper, covering everything from breaking news and local issues to live sports reporting. At the Swedish UN Association, I wrote for the magazine Varldshorisont and worked with web publishing, photography and social media.
I now report for the Manly Observer on Sydney's Northern Beaches, where I pitch and produce local stories across written articles, photography and short-form video.
What I enjoy most about journalism is the variety. I enjoy finding an interesting story, talking to people and working out the best way to tell it.
Technical skills
Adobe Premiere Pro · Photoshop · InDesign · DaVinci Resolve · CapCut · Affinity Photo · WordPress · Newsletter production
02 — Social Media
Video for Manly Observer
Instagram · @manlyobserver
A Social Media video story I reported, filmed and edited for Manly Observer, exploring backyard beekeeping and the impact of Varroa mite on the Northern Beaches. Published on Manly Observer's Instagram, reaching an audience of more than 140,000 followers and receiving over 1,100 likes.
Social media post for the Swedish UN Association
Instagram · @fnforbundet
A post with photographs I took at a Swedish UN Association youth gathering, published on the association's Instagram (@fnforbundet), where it reached an audience of more than 8,400 followers.