I am Freelance Broadcast Journalist currently finishing an MA in Broadcast Journalism.
EXPERIENCE
01/09/2019 – Present UWS News Ayr, Scotland
Presenter/Reporter
- Filming, editing and presenting video packages
- Researching and finding original stories
- Recording and editing radio packages
- Writing and presenting both radio and TV bulletins
01/10/2019 – Present Action Against Stalking Scotland (various)
Freelance Journalist
- Researching for short videos to raise awareness of stalking for charity
- Attending conferences and events to film footage and interviews
- Interviewing well known individuals – such as Ann Moulds (founder and CEO of ‘Action Against Stalking’)
- Editing, scripting and voicing footage
01/10/2020 – Present St Mirren FC TV Paisley, Scotland
Broadcast Journalist
- Conducting post match interviews with players
- Commentating on the game
- Providing half time analysis during streaming of games
- Tweeting live updates during the game for the official twitter
- Filming pitch side footage for replay streaming
01/01/2019 – 01/07/2019 Bridge FM Dundee, Scotland
Broadcast Journalist
- Co-presenting Thursday night radio show for hospital radio
- Researching for themed shows
- Conducting live radio shows and gaining experience working in a radio studio
- Taking phone ins and requests while on air
OTHER
I was a trainee journalist on work experience at BBC Sport Scotland over two weeks. During this time I worked on Sportscene, Sportsound and Off the Ball. After demonstrating my potential I researched, wrote and edited a radio sports bulletin that was played out on Friday night Sportsound.
I am attending work experience at Sky Sports Scotland in the coming months.
EDUCATION
MA Broadcast Journalism
- The University of the West of Scotland
- 01/09/2019 – Present
LLB Dual Qualifying Scots and English Law
- The University of Dundee
- 01/09/2015 – 01/06/2019