Phoebe Shields

Phoebe is a financial journalist with a focus on human-interest and macro economic content, having covered the resources, biopharmaceutical, tech and blockchain market sectors since 2021.

Phoebe Shields is a financial journalist with a focus on human-interest and macro economic content, having covered the resources, biopharmaceutical, tech and blockchain market sectors since 2021.

Shields graduated from the University of Wollongong with a double Bachelor of Journalism and International Studies, furnishing her with a wide skillset including but not limited to research, critical analysis, feature-writing, and both social and multimedia content creation.

After graduating, Shields worked for a short time as a journalist for the Illawarra Mercury before moving to Sydney to join the Proactive team. In her role, she has covered a diverse range of topics, from the latest developments in cancer treatment to the impact of rising inflation on household budgets. Her work has been featured in a variety of publications, including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review.

Shields is passionate about telling stories that matter and making complex financial concepts accessible to a broad audience. She is also a strong believer in the power of journalism to hold those in power to account and to effect positive change in the world.