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My CV

Education 

NCTJ Accreditation:

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Gold standard achieved across 7 exam modules: Magazine Journalism, Essential Journalism, Essential Journalism Ethics and Regulations, Media Law and Ethics, Videojournalism, Journalism for a digital audience and editing skills.

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Portfolio consisting of ten pieces of journalism- A (74%)

Summer 2025

2022-2025

Oxford Brookes University

Media, Journalism and Publishing BA (Hons) 2:1

First class grade of 74% in my dissertation titled: 'How has fashion editorial across the past thirty tears influenced the construction of self-identity among female readers?'

2019-2021

Welling School Sixth Form

English literature- A

Sociology- A

Photography- A

2014-2019

Welling School

9 GCSES grade 7-6. including English, Maths and Science

Skills

This section includes skills learnt throughout my degree, NCTJ qualification and through my Substack.

Digital design and typography

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Audacity.

  • Created multimedia content, including magazine layouts and audio packages, which required both technical accuracy and a strong sense of visual communication.

  • Confident using digital tools to meet project requirements—enhancing my technology skills and ability to work with detail under pressure.

Digital and data journalism

  • Used tools such as Nielsen BookScan and Mintel to research and interpret data, developing strong analytical and data literacy skills.

  • Gained experience in presenting data visually and accessibly, a useful skill in business communication and reporting tasks.

  • Experience in finishing sources and presenting them visually as a story.

Fashion Journalism

  •  Attended events and exhibitions to produce news content, demonstrating initiative, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.

  • Published an article in the university’s Hybrid Magazine, highlighting my ability to work to professional standards and editorial expectations.

NCTJ

Writing and developing content

  • Showcased strong proofreading skills, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to editorial standards.

  • Demonstrated ability to enhance the quality of written content by identifying and correcting grammatical, factual, and stylistic errors.

  • Committed to maintaining the credibility and professionalism of publications while improving overall readability and narrative flow.

  • Developed the ability to work independently and meet deadlines, reflecting excellent organisation and time management.

Essential Journalism

  • Researched and produced a feature piece on current affairs, enhancing my abilities in critical thinking, structured writing, and informative storytelling.

  • Learned to explore topics in-depth, adapting tone and format for audience needs, skills that translate well to clear internal and external communication.

Sports Journalism

  • Engaged in live blogging and news days, developing the ability to work efficiently under time constraints.

  • Learned to identify engaging stories and respond to fast-moving developments—strengthening my resilience, decision-making, and team collaboration skills.

  • Recognised industry qualification demonstrating professional standards, editorial accuracy, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Modules undertaken developed transferable skills.

  • Key competencies gained include:

  • Media Law and Ethics – Comprehensive understanding of defamation, privacy, confidentiality, and legal compliance in line with the IPSO Editors' Code of Practice.

  • Editing Skills – Strong attention to detail in proofreading and copy-editing; proficient in Adobe InDesign for document layout and formatting. Journalism for a Digital Audience – Skilled in clear, concise communication tailored to different audiences and platforms.

  • Videojournalism – Technical proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; confident in producing, editing, and

  • organising digital content to professional standards.

  • This qualification has enhanced core competencies in organisation, discretion, analytical thinking, and professional communication, with particular relevance to roles requiring careful handling of sensitive or confidential material.

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