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    Angela Singleton

    Angela Singleton

    Journalist

    London, United Kingdom

    Strong journalistic, editing and research background with experience working for the BBC, the Press Association and government websites Excellent oral and written communication...Read moreStrong journalistic, editing and research background with experience working for the BBC, the Press Association and government websites

    Excellent oral and written communication skills

    Understanding and experience of all media practices

    Self-motivated and resourceful team player with the ability to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines

    Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment



    Area Covered: whole of UK
    Work Experience Summary: Freelance Journalist, February 2005 to date

    Writing for a wide variety of hard copy and online media providing easy-to-read, concise articles often to tight deadlines. Researching all material thoroughly and ensuring accuracy. Conducting telephone and face-to-face interviews on a regular basis. Sourcing images to accompany articles. Have written for community magazines SE9 and Meridian; lifestyle magazine City; speciality food magazine Tastes of Britain; and local newspaper News Shopper. Have also sourced homes and properties to be featured in articles for interiors magazines such as House Beautiful, 25 Beautiful Homes, Your Home, Sunday Mirror 'Homes & Holidays', and Sunday Times 'Bricks & Mortar' supplement.

    London Press Service, April 2005 to date
    Freelance Journalist

    Writing on a freelance basis for London Press Service editor Dick Meredith, who set up a company called Wordsmiths in 2005 to deliver a news service funded by UK Trade & Investment. The website is currently being redeveloped, but monthly features are sent to embassies around the world for publication in their trade magazines. I have contributed recent features on Islamic finance in the UK, urban housing design, eco-friendly toys and the English National Ballet.

    Press Officer, Selectamark Security Systems, December 2005 to date

    Working two days a week as press and PR officer. Duties involve writing newspaper and magazine articles about the company's products aimed mainly at security, local government and police sectors. Also responsible for keeping the company's website updated with new press releases and liaising with Police Press Officers to ensure media coverage of new security schemes. A selection of the magazines I have written for include Security International, City Security, Risk UK, Education Executive, Facilities Management, Independent Schools, Government Business and Police Product Review.

    London Press Service, January 1998 to January 2005
    Journalist and Sub Editor

    Based at the Press Association headquarters in Victoria until 2002; then at Intelfax, Lambeth until 2005. Writing for the London Press Service website, which was funded until 2005 by the Foreign Office. Providing in-depth features on a variety of subjects promoting UK involvement and expertise in the arts, environment, sport, finance and industry. Also working as part of a team of sub editors that ensured accurate copy and relevant headlines.

    Press Association, September 1995 • December 1997
    Journalist

    Working in the newsroom writing short news items for websites using PA 'newslinks'. Was responsible for providing news, business and entertainment information for corporate subscribers.

    Two-Ten Communications (now PR Newswire), 1990 • July 1995
    Sub Editor and Features Writer on UK and International Newsdesks

    Wrote press releases for distribution over the Newswire, which can be accessed by most UK media newsrooms. Supplied feature articles for local newspapers. Also wrote press releases on behalf of international companies entering the British marketplace with new products. Worked as part of a team of sub editors.

    BBC Data Enquiry Service, 1986 - 1990
    Senior Researcher

    Worked as a senior researcher for a variety of BBC news, current affairs and entertainment programmes. Provided producers with a 'programme file' of facts and figures relevant to their programme which could be anything from current affairs information for Panorama to quiz questions for Mastermind.

    BBC News Information, August 1984 - 1986
    Enquiry Assistant

    Helped programme researchers check facts and figures for broadcast. Indexed news bulletins. Also worked as a clerk preparing information for newsroom files.


    Education Summary: BBC journalism training course (1987)
    Holy Trinity Convent, Kent, 1977 to 1984: 3 A’ Levels, 9 O’ Levels

    Thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, e-mail, internet and database packages
    Full driving licence

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