CV
Skills
NCTJ (shorthand), media law, ethics
Interviewing
Blog writing
Managing social media accounts
Video and podcast editing
Burli
Adobe Premiere Pro
Twitter
Vox Pops
Patchwork
Graphic design on Canva
Tascams
Education:
University of Sheffield BA Journalism Studies - ongoing (2nd year)
NCTJ Diploma - ongoing
2018-2020: English Literature, History and Government and Politics A level - Grade A
2016-2018: 10 GCSEs all Grades 7-9
Experience:
Writer for Liberty Belle Magazine, ShefLive, Forge Press and Empoword Journalism: 2020 - present
I have been contributing articles throughout University which include local news stories, opinion pieces and interviews.
Enactus Sheffield PR Executive: Summer 2021
Experience on the board of Enactus Sheffield which organises small charity projects in the area. My role included using graphic softwares, managing the social media pages, and attending board meetings.
Forge Radio News bulletin presenter: October- December 2020
This involved recording, editing and uploading weekly news bulletins for the University on tight deadlines.
Kent Mercury Newspaper - work experience: Summer 2019
I worked in the office for the Kent East Mercury newspaper as a junior writer for online and print. I wrote many short stories, press releases and shadowed a reporter on a national story.
Girlguiding Advocate: 2016-18
A national role to speak about girl’s issues to the media, meeting with MPs and networking with other companies.
I have also created content for my own health and fitness instagram account, YouTube channel and blog over the years as a hobby.
Other work experience requiring communication and organisational skills:
Barmaid at DrinksNow wedding events: July 2021- present
Waitress at Truly Scrumptious Cafe: 2014- present
Head Alter server at St Thomas Catholic Church: Until 2019
Waitress at Hythe Bay Seafood Restaurant: July- November 2018
References:
Dr James Whitworth, Journalist, Department of Journalism Studies, james.whitworth@sheffield.ac.uk, +44 114 222 2530
Father D. Lorenz, Priest, St Thomas of Canterbury, (01304) 367496