I am a multi-media journalist with a NCTJ Diploma from Brighton Journalist Works and a degree in Journalism from University College of Falmouth. After leaving university I traveled...Read moreI am a multi-media journalist with a NCTJ Diploma from Brighton Journalist Works and a degree in Journalism from University College of Falmouth. After leaving university I traveled abroad for 30 months after graduating because I love new opportunities and challenges and I wanted to broaden my horizons and learn new languages. I returned to obtain my NCTJ accreditation.
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Skills
My time at national newspapers has left me with an updated knowledge of media law. I can use Quark, Photoshop and InDesign, am familiar with most content management systems and can pick up a CMS quickly. Part of my degree was also learning photography and studying zines so I’m familiar with most forms of software used in print and online publishing. I am proficient in running and expanding social media in all its forms and am quite happy to lead by example in this area.
Employment History
Mail Online, Communities Manager June 2016 to present
Promoted to manage team admin and coordinate staff to maximize resources.
Mail Online, Moderator June 2016 to March 2018
Moderating comments on the Mail Online website, which requires constant updating of Media Law skills.
News UK, Production editor and Travel writer September 2014 to May 2017
Currently working nights as a digital sub editor working evenings on the daily national paper's tablet app and web page, assisting with restyling and formatting issues when needed.
I’ve been doing shifts as a Production Editor for the Tablet edition and found the extra responsibility, and opportunities to influence decisions on copy and structure, suits me.
Metro, Tablet Edition sub August 2015
Some trial shifts compiling the Metro tablet edition overnight.
Emap, Ground Engineering Reporter April 2014 to July 2014
Working running and expanding the news feed, pushing and promoting events and learning about the industry.
Trinity Mirror Group, E-edition Prod. Assist. November 2013 to March 2014
Working as a digital sub editor working evenings on the daily nation paper's tablet app and assisting with restyling and formatting issues when needed.
Carmichael Fisher, Copywriter February 2014 to October 2015
I interview executives at companies that the recruitment business, Carmichael Fisher, have completed contracts for and write glowing testimonials.
Automotive Purchasing, Deputy Editor July 2012 to November 2013
I was responsible for the launch of our new publication, features in the magazine, the social media and promotion and advertising for our events.
Automotive Supply Chain, Deputy Editor November 2012 to November 2013
I was responsible for the highly specialised news feed on the web page, features in the magazine, the social media and promotion and advertising for our events.
INS News Agency, Saturday Writer July 2012 to July 2013
I spent Saturday’s at INS Agency in Surrey on request, covering basic news stories in the South East, covering Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, parts of South London and other areas.
ItchyCity.co.uk, Assistant Editor, London April 2012 to June2014
This mostly involves writing reviews and features for the London pages. Sometimes previews for other cities and work in Brighton come up.
Trinity Mirror Group, Celebs on Sunday Intern October 2012
A week spent learning about putting together the Sunday Mirror magazine with the editorial staff at Canary Wharf
AFA Press, freelance September 2012
Writing articles on technology and business in the developing economies of emerging countries. For example the installation and introduction of broadband across Africa.
Sheengate Publishing, Work Trial July 2012
A week work trial for an Assistant Editor job, and though I was later offering freelance work I was forced to turn it down.
Archant Specialist, Assistant Editor, The Tillergraph March 2012 to November 2012
After applying for an internship I was offered temporary work for Canal Boat and The Tillergraph magazines. Being a new publication it’s been very exciting helping develop the magazine and produce something new.
Previous Experience
iCandy Online & Flavour Mag, Gadgets Editor September 2011 to July 2012
After working as an intern for a month I took on the responsibility of Gadgets Editor, attending technology and home based events as well as writing the regular Gadgets page.
Sussex Life, Features Intern December 2011
I spent a fortnight researching features, pitching ideas and putting stories online. I'm still researching some articles as they require visits to Public Records Office and more picture research.
Esquire, Sub-Editor October 2011
Sub-editing on the Esquire desk with Jeremy White for a fortnight.
Crawley News, Newsdesk Intern October 2011
The Argus, Newsdesk Intern September 2011
West Sussex County Times, Newsdesk Intern August 2011
Education
NCTJ Fast-Track Diploma Journalism October 2011
Brighton Journalist Works
BA (Hons) Journalism June 2007
University College Falmouth
Media: Communication & Production AVCE June 2004
Sussex Downs College