Curriculum Vitae

Valerie Jean
Tel: 07809683253
Email: val_jeanb@yahoo.com
http://valeriejeanjournalism.wordpress.com

PERSONAL I am an enthusiastic individual currently studying BA (Hons)

PROFILE Journalism. I have experience, knowledge and practice in
broadcast journalism. I am highly motivated, have great
communication skills and work very well in a team. I tackle with
success any task presented. I am competent with video and
audio equipments to record and edit such as final cut pro, adobe
audition.

EDUCATION
2007- Present Southampton Solent University
[Southampton]
{ Currently completing at degree level BA (Hons)
Journalism}

2005– 2007 Lycee Faustin Fleret [Guadeloupe]

‘A’ Levels {Equivalent as “baccalaureat de
sciences economiques
et sociales”} grade C including
Economics,History,English,Maths,

2000 – 2005 College de Port-Louis [Guadeloupe]

10 GCSEs {Equivalent as brevet des colleges}
WORK grade A-C
EXPERIENCE including English, Mathematics and Science

2010 Work Experience with BBC Radio Solent:

Job Description :
Research
Vox Pops
Editing material
Answering calls during shows
Helping out on outside broadcast
Taking care of the audience during live show

2009 Work Experience with BBC Watchdog:

Job Description :
Log and respond to viewers’ correspondence
Research and transcript of tapes
 Proof Read articles on Watchdog website
Taking care of the audience when the show was
recording
Various other general runner duties
UNIVERSITY
WORK

2008-2009
Job Description :
News Presenter {I was working for the
university radio station
SIN RADIO/ which is a live broadcast station}
www.sinradio.co.uk

• Produce and present weekly news Bulletin

OTHER SKILLS
• Manage a group of other presenters
• Produce news bulletins every day
• Research and apply knowledge to improve the station.

I am competent with:
INTERESTS
• Adobe Photoshop • Handling a Marantz
• Final cut pro • SLR Digital camera
• Abode Audition • Editing live news
• ENPS feed

REFERENCES

My interests include Film and television production although I

also like the writing aspects.
I enjoy script writing and would like to gain experience in
television researching.
I am passionate about Asian cultures and enjoy gathering
information in this domain.

Available upon request