I am a recent first class graduate from Birmingham City University in Media and Communications (Music Industries) and freelance journalist. As the current digital music editor of tmrw magazine, I not only fully immerse into popular culture and thrive in it, but demonstrate my keen eye for detail in every aspect of producing, editing and publishing copy and making it read far and wide. I have experience working in both public and private sector PR, handling lifestyle accounts and social media whilst working on strategy. Last year I founded a campaign that protects independent music venues and young gig-goers by using music as an anchor to tackle societal problems in youth and adolescence such as underage drinking and crime, by giving young people a safe place to gain experience in the media.
I am motivated and enthusiastic, keen to relocate to work in a fast paced media environment.
Work history
Digital music editor
Leicester, United KingdomFreelance
Responsibilities include commissioning, writing, organising and publishing content; ensuring a steady flow of topical pieces that engage readers and reaches them through SEO.
My subbing skills show that I have a good eye for detail, and strong written and spoken communication. I am well organised, balancing diaries and on top of admin.
With a very strong, established 'millennial' demographic, I am able to detect cultural trends, balancing popular culture and underground buzzes. I strive for original, well cared for, personal pieces, and pride myself on being an exciting story-teller. I enjoy putting together unique feature ideas that you won't find elsewhere.
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JournalistFreelance
- Leicester, United KingdomFreelance
Pitching long and short form reviews, interviews and features to print and online publications inc. NME, DIY, Clash, The 405, The Guardian. I am able to provide thoughtful copy that appeals to an understood audience, to deadline and retain rapports with PR.
I was the ‘Alternative Girl’ official blogger for an online exhibition with Girl Museum, demonstrating that I can adopt different tones to my established voice for maximum effect.
As the music editor of The National Student (Sept 2014 – Feb 2017), I managed a team of writers and pioneered the publication back to print and distributed across campus.
I am well versed in using hosting systems, copywriting, content writing and transcribing.
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Skills
- Editing
- Creative Writing/blogging
- Copywriting
- PR
- Digital Media
- Social Media
- Activity Analysis
- Web Development
- Design
- Micosoft
Education
BA (Hons) Media and Communication
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Achieved a first class degree.
Modules include: PR in practice, journalism in practice, new media, innovation.
Awards
High Achievement Award
Graduate awardBrian Travers Award for Academic Achievement in Music Industries
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