o Source and write a mixture of breaking and patch stories for the south west region: Cornwall,
Devon (inc. Exeter) Dorset, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and the city of Bristol
o Gather 10-20k+ views on feature pieces: over 100k views on DWP and other pieces
o Interviewed Boris Johnson at Hinkley Point on the push to refocus on nuclear and...
Read Moreo Source and write a mixture of breaking and patch stories for the south west region: Cornwall,
Devon (inc. Exeter) Dorset, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and the city of Bristol
o Gather 10-20k+ views on feature pieces: over 100k views on DWP and other pieces
o Interviewed Boris Johnson at Hinkley Point on the push to refocus on nuclear and wind in the
light of the Ukraine-Russia war
o Broadcast segments and interviews on Facebook Live with extensive reachExperienced creative professional with a demonstrated history of working in the writing, documenting and editing industry. Skilled in foreign languages, writing - broadcast and print copy - as well as filming and editing to broadcast standard. I am able to use Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audacity, BURLi and other editing and newsroom software.QualificationsMA Broadcast Journalism - University of CardffModules included: Data journalism (OSINT and other techniques to build data-driven stories),
investigative journalism.
- Organised and conducted interviews with all levels of Welsh government and
Cardiff society including chef and stuntman Mathew Pritchard whilst rowing the Atlantic Ocean.
- Can write, shoot and edit to broadcast standard. Achieved whilst working as a carer for my father.BA (Hons) Arabic Studies - University of ManchesterThis involved intense study of the Arabic language, geo-politics and historical modules. I studied both MSA and Levantine dialect, with a year abroad spent in Amman and throughout the wider Middle East allowing me to perfect my use of 'street level' language.Mdules included: Modern Standard Arabic, Arabic literature, contemporary and classical Middle
Eastern and Islamic history, political revolutions and contemporary politics. Third year taken abroad in
Amman, Jordan.
o Fundraised and helped construct Amman’sfirst skatepark as featured on Al Jazeera
o Took supply convoy to refugees and asylum seekers in Calais. Acted also as translator for both
French and ArabicIn my free time I hold an amateur interest in sport by playing rugby for Wiveliscombe RFC, and cricket for Stogumber CC.
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