This is my online resume/ CV for employers. I am professional, knowledgable, experienced and very keen! So here's to hoping this sports-loving word-smith can find a job.
Hire me!
Experience
2011 I worked on the sports desk of The Argus newspaper for a fortnight. Here I was in charge of subbing and writing for the 4 page supplement, Youth in Action. I also got my first page lead here, all bylines available on request.
2011 I had a week’s internship at Sports Beat, News Associates.
Notable byline: http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/18892.php
2011 I completed and passed my NCTJ qualification from Brighton Journalist Works with modules in subbing, PA, Media Law and News Writing.
2010 I completed a three day course in “An Introduction to Sports Journalism” by News Associates.
Online byline: http://www.morethanthegames.co.uk/athletics/2312225-ohuruogu-not-fazed-russias-recent-400m-dominance
2010 I was short listed for “Sports Writer of the Year” award at my University
2008 I wrote for the Sports section of Kent University
2006 Spent a week on the Sports Desk of The Argus. Most notably this was during the Eastbourne Tennis Tournament where I interviewed Jamie Murray.
2005 I had a week’s work experience on The Argus sports desk. Here I learnt interview technique and improved my writing style.
2003 I got my first taste of journalism when I used to write the match reports for my Sussex Sundy League side on www.yellowjersey.co.uk
Other Writing experience
I have a degree in English Language, where I wrote a dissertation on the language of Sports Announcer Talk, totalling over 15, 000 words.
I am competent in Social Media, where I have worked as a Social Network Manager for Brighton Journalist Works in Summer 2010.
References available upon request.
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