About me

A recent Journalism with Education graduate with a First Class honours degree from Ulster University, seeking to secure employment as a Music Journalist. As a positive and meticulous individual with excellent communication skills, I have a passion for music and supporting my local community; with extensive experience in the voluntary sector. William Keown Child of Courage Award 2015. Public speaker at the Northern Ireland Pain Summit 2015. Featured in the BBC’s Countryfile to raise money for Children in Need’s 2016 Appeal. Future News Worldwide 2018 delegate – a 3 day journalism conference where 100 aspiring journalists from over 50 countries were in attendance, with 3000 applicants worldwide. Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Executive Dean’s List for the academic years 2017-18 and 2018-19. Work alongside NCB in developing a charter for mental health in Northern Ireland 2020. Young Media Ambassador specialising in the NI Youth Forum. Currently attending classes for Korean Level 1 and Turkish Level 1 at Queen’s University Belfast.

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Projects credited in

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  BBC Children in NeedSpot the difference. — A simple, flexible identity derived from BBC Children in Need's most recogniseable asset — Pudsey Bear. Bright colours, uplifting imagery, a bespoke typeface and the humble spot formed the basis of a brand that could be adapted to suit a range of audiences and initiatives. From fun and friendly fundraising campaigns to high-end auctions, the identity could flex to fit any purpose without losing its personality. — Created at Fivefootsix. Photography by Nick David / Nicholas
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  BBC Children in Need: Fundraising IdeasWe've all got something we're good at, something we love. Why not turn it into a fundraiser and help change children's lives across the UK. Whether it's getting together with your friends for a quiz night, or putting up our ready to run sweepstake poster, here are some of our favourite ideas to get you started.
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  Versus Arthritis by Sophie Harris-TaylorCharity organisation Versus Arthritis have released a new series of supportive ads with M&C Saatchi London on the life-changing impact of those living with arthritis. The campaign, photographed by Sophie Harris-Taylor, was awarded in The Drum’s Design Awards earlier this year.

Work history

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Content WriterUnissu
Nov 2020Belfast, United KingdomInternship
NI Advisory CommitteeBBC Children In Need
Aug 2020Belfast, United KingdomFreelance

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Skills

• Research
• Academic Research
• Digital Media
• Adobe Indesign
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Communication
• Teamworking
• Organisation
• Public Speaking
• Leadership

Education

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Ulster University, Coleraine
Sep 2017 - Jul 2020Coleraine, United Kingdom
First Class Honours in BA Journalism with Education

Awards

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Dean's ListUlster University
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Executive Dean’s List for the academic years 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20.
Future News Worldwide 2018 DelegateBritish Council
A 3 day journalism conference where 100 asp riding journalists from over 50 countries were in attendance, with 3000 applicants worldwide.

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