I’m a motivated Broadcast Journalism graduate with three years’ experience producing multi-media content in an industry-standard university newsroom. I’m comfortable presenting, producing and editing for radio, TV and social platforms, and I thrive on turning ideas into engaging, audience-focused stories. I work well independently and in teams under pressure, conducting thorough research across a range of media platforms. I stay ahead of content days by tracking trends and current events, and I’m proficient with industry tools to craft broadcast-ready scripts and compelling visuals.

Ashaylla Mcdonald

I’m a motivated Broadcast Journalism graduate with three years’ experience producing multi-media content in an industry-standard university newsroom. I’m comfortable presenting, producing and editing for radio, TV and social platforms, and I thrive on turning ideas into engaging, audience-focused stories. I work well independently and in teams under pressure, conducting thorough research across a range of media platforms. I stay ahead of content days by tracking trends and current events, and I’m proficient with industry tools to craft broadcast-ready scripts and compelling visuals.

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I’m a motivated Broadcast Journalism graduate with three years’ experience producing multi-media content in an industry-standard university newsroom. I’m comfortable presenting, producing and editing for radio, TV and social platforms, and I thrive on turning ideas into engaging, audience-focused stories.

I work well independently and in teams under pressure, conducting thorough research across a range of media platforms. I stay ahead of content days by tracking trends and current events, and I’m proficient with industry tools to craft broadcast-ready scripts and compelling visuals.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Radio Presenter at Fly Live
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Independently hosted a one-hour weekly radio show on a student station; researched current and engaging stories; operated radio playout system, edited music queue, created audio beds and checked microphone levels to ensure a smooth broadcast; collaborated with peers to host a joint show and discussed current stories; attended Student Radio Awards.
Sports Varsity Social Media Manager at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Created score cards ahead of football matches using Canva; posted regular live updates on X for men’s football, women’s netball, and men’s basketball; interviewed players/coaches pre-match for broadcast on Fly Live.
Instagram Editor at The Tab Nottingham
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Created feed posts and regularly produced interactive stories (polls, Q&As); identified trending stories to develop social-first content; used Canva to design visuals aligned with brand style.
Sports Reporter Intern at Switch Sport
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Attended non-league Midlands football match and posted live updates; led two post-match interviews with managers; edited interviews using Adobe Audition with 24-hour turnaround for online publication.
Sports Journalist Intern at The Voice Media Group
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Wrote informative pieces ahead of major sporting events with quick turnaround for publication; attended England v Senegal friendly and WSL games to produce match reports; participated in post-match press conferences to capture content from managers and coaches.

Education

BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2023 - June 26, 2026
A-Levels at King Edward VI College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment