I am an experienced journalist and editor who has a deep enthusiasm for entertainment, health and human interest features and breaking news. I have experience in radio and social media presenting and videos.

Zasha Whiteway-Wilkinson

I am an experienced journalist and editor who has a deep enthusiasm for entertainment, health and human interest features and breaking news. I have experience in radio and social media presenting and videos.

Available to hire

I am an experienced journalist and editor who has a deep enthusiasm for entertainment, health and human interest features and breaking news.

I have experience in radio and social media presenting and videos.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance journalist at Women In Journalism
January 1, 2026 - Present
Freelance journalist focusing on entertainment, health and human-interest features and breaking news.
Newsletter and social media editor at Newsquest
January 1, 2026 - Present
Responsible for producing newsletters and managing social media channels to promote Newsquest content.
Presenter at Cotswold Radio
January 1, 2026 - Present
Host of a weekly drivetime radio show; arrange interviews, write scripts and build show structure.
Founder / Managing Editor at Metro Move Mountains Media
September 1, 2025 - Present
Director of a free media employment newsletter; bi-weekly editions including an op-ed and new industry roles; oversee social media amplification and promotion.
Overnight Editor / Head of Overnights at Reach PLC
May 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Key figure in launching an overnight project for the content hub; led team of three reporters in producing 30-60 stories per night; managed output of ~10m views per month; training and upskilling reporters; produced analytic reports for content planning.
Freelance journalist at Newsquest publishers
January 1, 2026 - Present
Freelance journalism work for Newsquest publishers.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate - Journalism, Innovation and Leadership at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2026 - February 3, 2026
BA Hons - Journalism at University of Gloucestershire
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2015

Qualifications

Mental health first aider
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education