Projects
- Whisperings of Anna ~ Issue No. 21, November/December 2022My first issue as a permanent writer for WOA. My articles include: - "How to Prepare for the New Year" (pp. 16-20) - once again my work was given prominence as the first article within the issue - "3 Tips for Styling Winter Outfits" (pp. 50-51) - "The Ultimate Girly Gift Guide" (pp. 102-104)
- Whisperings of Anna ~ Issue No. 20, September/October 2022My first issue with the Whisperings of Anna magazine, for which I wrote 3 articles: - "A Chivalrous Lady" (pp. 17-20) - this was also featured as the first article as well as used as the main cover line of this issue - "Fabulously Feminine Things We Adore to Do" (pp. 41-43) - "Our Undying Cultural Fascination with the Ultimate Blonde (2022) Bombshell: A Biopic Review" (pp. 85-91)
- CUTV Investigates - Student LettingAn investigative journalism documentary I produced regarding poor student housing, this piece was nominated for 'Best Project/Series' and 'Best Section' at the Cardiff Student Media Awards 2022. Special thanks to Charlie Buckland, who originated this video idea and inspired me to take it further, to Eve Thomas and Rosie Gilbert for interview participation and giving me new avenues to explore, to Amy Cadman and Baz Van de Vegte for testimonies, alongside Rob Simkins and Robbie Pritchard at Shelt
- CUTV Q&A - LifestyleAs Head of News for Cardiff Union Television (CUTV), I collaborated with the other section heads (Welsh, Entertainment, Lifestyle) and station managers to produce content for the student body on student-related issues, such as this piece in which the team for 2021-2022 introduce themselves to the student populace.
- CUTV - house 2 house"house 2 house" was a project I worked on with the Entertainment and Lifestyle section heads of Cardiff Union Television (CUTV), Sahina Sherchan and Phoebe Oon, as an assistant to the directors, completing PA work and runner work, for example, note-taking during meetings, creating mood boards and interviewing candidates' suitability for TV shows.
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Work history
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Writer & Social Media ManagerWhisperings of Anna
Cardiff, United KingdomPart Time
Promoted to Writer & Social Media Manager: Nov 2022
- Manage the WOA Linkedin Page, publicising the magazine's issues and recruiting new writers and designers
- Contribute articles regarding beauty, fashion, lifestyle and film to the bi-monthly digital magazine adhering to deadlines and edits requested by the Editor-in-Chief
- Advise on article designs and page layout, in fitting with the overall style of the magazine
Guest Writer: August 2022 - November 2022
- Contributed articles regarding beauty, fashion, lifestyle and film to the bi-monthly digital magazine adhering to deadlines and edits requested by the Editor-in-Chief
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News EditorRadio Cardiff
Cardiff, United KingdomPart Time
Promoted to News Editor: June 2021
- Manage Monday's team of reporters: proofreading scripts, conforming to Ofcom regulations, monitoring breaking news and informing the team, covering shifts and dealing with emergencies
- Recruitment: screening and interviewing new applicants for roles at the station, providing work shadowing for interns, checking weekly assignments and giving feedback
- Write, record and edit the top news story of the day to team members
News Presenter: November 2020 - June 2021
- Wrote, recorded and edited local news bulletins for the station: e.g. weather, sports and traffic news
- Adhered to deadlines, collaborated via Dropbox and dealt with emergencies: e.g. covering shifts
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Skills
- Journalism
- Interviewing
- Public Speaking
- Blogging
- Media Production
- Welsh Speaker
- Editoral Experience
- Broadcast Journalism
- Print Journalism
- Writing
Education
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Master of Arts (MA)Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Course: Broadcast Journalism
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Activities & Societies:
Modules: Investigative Journalism, Media Law & Ethics, Data Journalism, Reporters & The Reported, Public Administration, Professional Development, Broadcast News Reporting & Production, Major Project, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast News Production
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Cardiff Univeristy
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
Course: Journalism and Communications
Grade: 2:1
Activities & Societies: Cardiff Union Television (CUTV), Journalism Society (JOMEC Ball Committee 2022), The 93% Club, Act One (Drama Society)
Modules:
- Year 3: Introduction to Broadcast Journalism; Understanding Media Business; Media, Money & Markets; Reporting the World; Screening Locations; The Making & Shaping of News
- Year 2: Media Law (Year 2); Critical Issues in Television Production; Data Journalism in Theory & Practice; Public Relations & Political Communication; Employability: Knowledge, Skills & Experience; Doing Media Research: Approaches & Methods
- Year 1: Media Scholarship; Advertising & the Consumer Society; Representations; History of Mass Communications & Culture; Understanding Journalism Studies; Introduction to Media Audiences
Optional lectures by scholars & industry professionals attended:
Introduction to Modern Music Journalism; Rising to the top; Creative Futures in Cardiff; Careers in Marketing, PR & Communications; Cultural & Creative Industries Careers Panel; Are we heading down memory lane for a repeat of 1978-79 'Winter of Discontent'?; Emo: How Fans Shaped a Subculture
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Awards
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Nominee for 'Best Project/Series' and 'Best Section’Cardiff Student Media Awards
As Head of the News section of Cardiff Union Television (CUTV) 2021-2022, my work on Cardiff's Student Housing inadequacy was nominated for the 'Best Project/Series' award and due to my work overall as the Section Head in maintaining the News department's output, I was nominated for the 'Best Section' award.C
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Cardiff AwardCardiff Univeristy
I achieved the Cardiff Award, which will be included in my Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR), through completing 165 hours of independently-sourced work experience, over double the amount necessary, via language courses, internships, society and voluntary work. The scheme prepares participants for the graduate recruitment process, developing key employability skills and attributes.+ Show more