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ABOUT

ABOUT
I am a 2nd Year Journalism Studies student at the University of Sheffield. I have experience with social media, reporting, writing, editing and am currently working towards my NCTJ qualification. This online portfolio showcases the work that I have done so far across all forms of media.

JOURNALISM PORTFOLIO

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


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