PERSONAL STATEMENT
Creative, self-motivated Senior Journalist with 7+ years of writing experience. Possess a dogged determination to provide the public with authentic information and compelling stories. Seeking to create exceptional content for magazines, blogs, newspapers, and social media platforms as the newest member of team at [Company Name].
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Journalist
SHOUTVOX, Glasgow
June 2022–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 2020–June 2022
- 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
Staff Writer
CATERS MEDIA, Birmingham
October 2017–June 2020
- 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 2016–May 2017
- 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 2013–October 2017
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 2006–October 2013
SKILLS
- News Writing: Exceptional storytelling skills with an excellent track record in accuracy and quality
- IT Skills: technically proficient in using WordPress, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and SEO Tools
- Teamwork: skilled at relationship development, multitasking, prioritising, and meeting deadlines
- Trilingual: fluent in English, Italian, and French
- Editing: solid expertise in fact-checking and proofreading
- Research: excellent analytical and organisational skills
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
- Cycling
- Attending concerts
- Reading comic books