Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Education
2011 2012 2008 2011 City University London Distinction MA Magazine Journalism Durham University First Class BA (Hons) English Literature
Skills
Young Journalist Award 2012 August Media Stationers Postgraduate Bursary Award Winner The Worshipful Company of Stationers, 2011 - 2012 Trained in feature and news writing, sub-editing, research, interviewing, multimedia and online. Teeline shorthand (100wpm). Proficient using InDesign and Photoshop. Specialist interest in food and environmental writing.
A -levels in English, Politics and Law, all graded A Distinction in Advanced Extension Award (English) AS levels in Economics and Textiles, both graded B 10 GCSEs, all A*
Media Experience
Staff Writer, September 2012 - present Provide copy across sections including business, technology, hospitality and gastronomy Identifying key trends and business insights across the creative industries Intern, July 2012 Worked across several publications: IKEA Family Live, Christies Real Estate Magazine and Completely London Conducted overseas interviews for IKEA Work Experience, April 2012 Sourced and wrote exclusive news feature on CESP & CEP funding crisis Work experience, April 2012 Wrote a feature Q&A which was most-read on The Guardian website for 48 hours My articles appeared in both website and print edition, including page 3 story
Stylus
August Media
Inside Housing
Work experience, January 2012 Wrote copy for magazine and provided editorial research and subbing support Managed social media and other office communications Work experience, December 2011 Wrote three substantial features for the wire, which were picked up by multiple publications across the UK