Personal Statement
Creative, self-motivated Journalist with 7+ years of writing experience. Possess a dogged determination to provide the public with authentic information and compelling stories. Seeking a position as a Journalist at [Company Name] to create top-notch content for magazines, blogs, newspapers, and social media platforms.
Work Experience
Journalist
SHOUTVOX, Glasgow
June 2021–Present
- Write and publish 10+ news articles monthly on a varying range of topics
- Conduct keyword research and use SEO best practices to optimise the articles to be published on online platforms
- Lead a team of 6 writers in developing and publishing stories on a round-the-clock basis
- Raised subscription rate by 20%, and received 3 commendations from the Editor-in-Chief
Journalist
GLOBAL, London
July 2019–June 2021
- Organised writing schedules based on the editorial calendar and time frames for topics, resulting in completing all content drafts and meeting all deadlines on time
- Created 5 engaging stories weekly by employing an understanding of public opinion and social media
- Managed 20 freelance writers and photographers, assigning pieces and ensuring they met all given deadlines
- Achieved the 2020 Journalist of the Year award
Journalist
CATERS MEDIA, Birmingham
October 2016–June 2019
- Monitored and analysed key performance indicators to offer suggestions for improvements on story lines and writing style
- Wrote stories with a 99% accuracy rate by cross-checking and verifying the accounts given by beat sources, contacts, and leads
- Launched a true crime series and gained 2,000+ subscribers
- Authored 100+ articles yearly on topics ranging from sports and politics to crime and movie reviews
Journalist Intern
THE INDEPENDENT, London
October 2015–May 2016
- Conceptualised, researched and wrote 30+ exclusive ground-breaking stories
- Prepared 5+ investigative stories and content monthly for publication on all platforms
- Ensured the validity of pre-published content by collaborating with fact-checkers
- Optimised uploaded articles as more information came to light to ensure readers were up to date
Education
University of Bolton, Greater Manchester
BA (Hons) Creative Writing
Upper second–class honours (2:1)
September 2012–October 2016
Gosforth High School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
A-Levels: Business Studies (B), History (C), Maths (B)
GCSEs: 10 A*-C, including English, Maths, and ICT
September 2005–October 2012
Skills
- Exceptional storytelling skills with an excellent track record in accuracy and quality
- Technically proficient in using WordPress, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and SEO Tools
- Skilled at relationship development, multitasking, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
- Trilingual, fluent in English, Italian, and French
- Solid expertise in fact-checking, editing, and proofreading
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and organisational skills
Hobbies & Interests
- Cycling
- Attending concerts
- Reading comic books