About me

BA History graduate from the University of Nottingham. MA Journalism student with a keen interest in music, food, fashion and travel writing. Skilled in print and digital journalism, looking to gain experience in the industry. I am an enthusiastic and hard-working individual with lots of ideas.

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Projects

• The rise of Lo-fiThe renaissance of low quality DJing
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  ReFresh MagazineFor my final university project I created and designed a magazine about second hand urban fashion as a more affordable and ethical alternative to the world of fast fashion for young women. I also created an accompanying Instagram as a digital element.

Work history

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Work ExperienceLeftlion
Aug 2018 - Aug 2018Nottingham, United KingdomFreelance
• Wrote content for online and printed magazine • Wrote for printed Nottingham Sept 2018 student guide • Wrote in 'Leftlion' style (with a Nottingham accent) • Contributed ideas for listicles • Wrote music album reviews • Sourced pictures for online articles • Transcribed audio and video interviews
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Work Experiencemixmag
Jul 2018 - Jul 2018London, United KingdomFreelance
• Sourcing the latest news in electronic music and club culture • Transcribing interviews • Writing copy and news stories for the website, using SEO and simplifying press releases • Sub editing the digital version of the magazine • Managing and posting on social media • Proposing ideas for new content, on print and online

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Skills

• Copywriting
• Content and Media Writing
• Social Media Management
• Adobe Indesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Content SEO

Education

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MA Magazine JournalismNottingham Trent
Sep 2017 - Aug 2018Nottingham, United Kingdom
• Proficient with InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, WordPress, CMS and Shorthand.com • Writing news and features for online and print across multiple platforms and publications • Interviewing people from all walks of life, including Social media influencers and TV stars • SEO headline creation and effective use of hashtags • Social media management – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest using Google analytics, Buzzsumo, Tweetdeck, learning how to shoot and edit video for social media, shooting Facebook Live • Working effectively within group projects, creating two full dummy magazines, including brand extension and online content • Pitching a new magazine idea to a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style panel from the industry based on market research complete with business plan, concept, brand extension and a mock cover • Creation of an individual dummy magazine on second-hand fashion including cover, two features, online and social media content • Shooting Piece to Camera • Use of SLR camera • Pass in Media Law and Public Affairs
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2:1 HistoryThe University of Nottingham
Sep 2014 - Jul 2017Nottingham, United Kingdom
• Study abroad semester at UNSW in Sydney, Australia (February-July 2016) enabling me to expand my network globally and adapt to life in another country. • Developed research and critical analysis skills to a high standard, through a large amount of essay-writing • Disciplining myself to undertake self-directed learning and meet multiple tight deadlines close together. • Working and presenting effectively within both a group and as an individual • Independent primary and archival research undertaken for my dissertation • Produced content for The Mic magazine, the university’s music magazine, reviewed gigs and music releases, interviewed bands