Education:
MA Currently studying for an MA in Broadcast Journalism at Westminster Univeristy
Distinction in Journalism Law exam. Further results pending
Degree First Class BA(hons) History, Northumbria University
NVQ Edexcel Level 2 Spectator & Crowd Safety, modules including dealing with accidents and emergencies and conflict management.
A-Levels English Language/literature A, PE A, Art C, History AS, A
Work experience:
BBC Production Trainee Scheme
Sunday World newspaper, Accra, Ghana, news reporter; finding and writing my own news stories & editing other journalists’ copy
Crown Media; radio reporter aboard naval fleet during Joint Warrior training
BBC Radio Newcastle; vox popping, contributing to story ideas, arranging guests conducting interviews
TalkSport Radio; election night. Making a series of 3 minute montages for air.
Northumbria University Media Group; sports reporting
Newcastle Journal; writing fillers & assisting news journalists
womentalking.co.uk; producing video reports, features & news stories
Pirbright Army Training Regiment; two-week placement spent training alongside recruits
Additional skills
Adobe Audition, Cool Edit Pro, Sadie, Burli and Final Cut Pro software trained.
Confident with TV and radio recording equipment
Excellent written English and communication skills. Voice coached
Clean driving licence
Sport:
Extensive practical and reporting knowledge of a wide range of sports:
Represented England at U20 rugby union
Captain British Universities rugby finalists at Twickenham, 2008
Middlesex county hockey captain
