About me
I'm a skilled multimedia journalist and content writer with experience telling stories online and in print, and through audio and video formats. With my strong expertise in digital media, I'm a proficient Adobe Creative Suite user and social-media savvy.
I developed excellent written skills as reporter for The Santiago Times in Chile, covering stories ranging from the country's burgeoning beer market, the campaigning actions of LGBT activists, and social innovation festival 'FIIS', featuring the founder of Wikipedia Jimmy Page. I also provided arts and cultural coverage for the online magazine 'Revista Revolver', interviewing local artists, exploring themes of immigration, and covering womens' rights protests. I have produced engaging and accurate copy for outlets including Eat Out London, Tiny Tickers, Bouncesin, Leeds Student, Lippy Mag and Hiive.
I love developing new ideas and as a member of the award-winning Leeds Student Radio I solo produced a weekly factual entertainment show 'Seasonal Soundbites' and worked with a committed broadcast team to provide radio coverage of the 2015 general election. In December 2014 I was awarded the runner-up Best Female Presenter Award. I have since worked as a reporter for Podium.me, production assistant at Wandsworth Community Radio, podcast producer and voice-over artist at Hiive and intern at BBC Radio 4.
I am a creative thinker and was shortlisted as one of the top 30 candidates out of more than 10,000 applicants for the highly competitive BBC Production Trainee Scheme. As part of the application process I was expected to continually devise multi-platform content ideas. I produced a radio documentary for Fashion Revolution week and pitched a three part documentary series for BBC Three.
I'm a detail-oriented individual with astute research and analytical skills, honed through my history degree. I have worked as a researcher for factual TV production companies Nutopia and Nomad Films Ltd; as a finalist for The Grierson Trust Doc/Lab scheme for aspiring documentary film-makers I was praised on my high energy and commitment to storytelling. Having participated in the youth creative campaigning course 'Shake! Young Voices in Arts, Media, Race and Power' I co-produced an experimental film under the theme of 'Food Fight' which was screened at Rich Mix London.
Finally I'm a self-taught and enthusiastic photographer. I have produced photo assets for organisations such as Sheffield Documentary Festival, Sky Academy Arts Scheme, The Old Vic 12, Light Night Leeds and Foundation Montecito in Colombia.
Projects
- Photography PortfolioI have a keen eye for colour and design and am a self-taught and eager photographer. I have produced photo assets for organisations including Sheffield Documentary Festival, Sky Academy Arts Scheme, Night Leeds, Foundation Montecito in Colombia and more. Below are some examples of my work.
- BBC III PitchI was selected as one of the top 30 candidates out of more than 10,000 applicants for the highly competitive BBC Production Trainee Scheme, and as part of the application process was expected to deliver a pitch in response to a brief for BBC III. I was praised on the fantastic research and confident delivery of my three-part programme idea; I have attached samples of my research notes and imagery as examples of my ability to conceive, research, develop and pitch strong and original ideas.
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Work history
Researcher
- London, United KingdomInternship
- Demonstrated an excellent attention to detail when undertaking research for multiplatform TV initiatives
- Worked alongside editorial teams in development brainstorm meetings to pitch creative ideas
Digital Content Creator
- London, United KingdomFull Time
- Praised on my engaging and succinct writing style, positive attitude and ability to work well within a team
- Developed content ideas, writing website copy, reviews, comment pieces, in-depth articles, and profiles in line with Hiive's house style and incorporating best SEO practices to drive engagement
- Adapted my writing style alternately for different online/social channels
- Liaised with external talent and clients, such as Belfast Photo Festival, curating and adopting partner content for the Hiive community
- Devised, produced and edited monthly podcast #HeardonHiive episodes, published via SoundCloud and Clammr
- Created digital assets using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, and assisted with the production of video content
- Managed Hiive social media accounts through management software; maintained brand tone of voice, coordinated campaigns, scheduled activity and responded to enquiries
- Coordinated outreach events such as Hackney Jobs Fair alongside the events team, demonstrating excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
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Skills
- Research
- Writing
- Journalism Copy
- Project Management
- Social Media
- Customer Service
- Curation
- Content Management
- Radio Production
- Photography
Education
International BA (Hons) History
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Developed exceptional written communicative skills and achieved a first class classification for all my final year assessments, including a 12,000 word dissertation
- Demonstrated an independent work ethic and excellent organisational skills by managing a varied workload and successfully prioritizing tasks to meet course deadlines
- Honed analytical and in depth research and note-taking skills, attention to detail and an ability to synthesise ideas
- Developed strong verbal communicative skills when delivering presentations and pitching ideas
- Pursued my interest in film-making by undertaking an interdisciplinary module in which I analysed films and researched the extent to which film acts as a form of visual historiography
Awards
Runner Up Best Female Presenter