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Grace Dodd

Freelance WriterManchester, United Kingdom
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Grace Dodd

Freelance WriterManchester, United Kingdom
About me
Studying a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Film Studies at the University of Manchester and a freelance culture, music and film writer. Published in Glamour UK, i-D Magazine, The Face, Vice and many more as a freelance culture and film writer. Have covered special events, gigs and festivals, interviewed musicians and authors, reviewed albums and concerts and have seen my work both in-print and online. Created, written and hosted podcast 'SLEEVE NOTES' for LA-based magazine The Luna Collective. Social Secretary for the University of Manchester’s Feminist Collective and during Sixth Form voted Head Girl. Currently employed as a seasonal waitress and trained barista providing friendly, high-standard service at an award-winning tearooms since 2018.
Work history
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    Clash Magazine logo
    Contributing WriterClash Magazine
    Manchester, United KingdomFreelance
    In print and online work interviewing musicians such as Gretel Hanlyn and composer Isobel Waller-Bridge Reviewed festivals, albums and concerts including special events such as The 1975’s BRITS Week show for the charity WarChild Written investigative pieces such as an exploration into why tickets for music concerts have skyrocketed
    The Luna Collective logo
    The Luna Collective logo
    Contributing Writer/Podcast HostThe Luna Collective
     - Manchester, United KingdomFreelance
    Created, produced and hosted podcast ‘SLEEVE NOTES’ Interviewed musicians such as Arrdee and DYLAN for online profiles Worked with brands such as Fender for new product launches Reviewed and photographed live shows including Stormzy’s Heavy Is The Head Tour
Skills
  • Journalism
  • Content Creation
  • Editoral Experience
  • Time Management
  • Artist Interviews
  • Social Media Management
  • Reasearch
Education
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    Bachelor of Arts (BA) University of Manchester
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    BA in English Literature and Film Studies [graduating May 2024]. Achievements: Social Secretary for the Feminist Collective, short film director/writer.
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    A LevelsKings of Wessex Academy
     - United Kingdom
    A-Levels in English Literature (A*), Film Studies (A*), History (A) and Sociology (A*) Achievements: Head Girl, EPQ student, Cambridge HE+ student, Peer Mentor, volunteering at a local Hospice shop, Mock Trial.