Qualified journalist and producer. Over four years’ experience in social media and news writing. BA (Hons) Journalism degree, first class honours, coming top of my class of 2022.…

Mark Devlin

Qualified journalist and producer. Over four years’ experience in social media and news writing. BA (Hons) Journalism degree, first class honours, coming top of my class of 2022.…

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Qualified journalist and producer. Over four years’ experience in social media and news writing. BA (Hons) Journalism degree, first class honours, coming top of my class of 2022.

Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior Production Journalist (Freelance) at Sky Sports
October 1, 2022 - Present
Highlight football matches for Sky Sports’ SPFL Roundup; attend outside broadcasts; publish content on social channels at peak times; build relationships; contribute to live production.
Work Placement at Global News, Glasgow
May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
One-week work placement; shadowed broadcast journalist; interviewed various people; drafted news bulletins and packages; recorded and edited packages; live reporting.
Marketing Officer at Linwood Community Development Trust (LCDT) – Mossedge Village
June 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022
Ran social media channels; answered inquiries; promoted the centre; oversaw grand opening; compiled newsletters.
News Package Contributor at Go Radio, Glasgow
March 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022
Compiled a news package on a breaking story about asylum-seeking mothers; interviewed spokesperson; published short package on social channels.
Content Writer / Remote Contributor at Fresh Press Media Ltd. (Read Network)
September 1, 2016 - March 31, 2021
Wrote sport-based articles, previews, match reactions, and interviews; over 400 articles; managed Celtic social channels.
Volunteer Broadcaster at Johnstone Sound Online Radio Station, Johnstone
February 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Wrote and recorded 2-minute bulletins; broadcast hourly; contributed to local community media.

Education

BA (Hons) Journalism/Journalism (Sport) – 3rd Year at University of the West of Scotland (Ayr Campus)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
BA (Hons) Journalism/Journalism (Sport) at University of the West of Scotland (Ayr Campus)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
HND Practical Journalism at 190 Cathedral St, Glasgow G4 0RF
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
HNC Media and Communications at West College Scotland
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
NC Media at West College Scotland
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
National 5 – English, Physical Education, Modern Studies, Spanish, Biology at St. Benedict’s High School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

HND Practical Journalism
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
HNC Media and Communications
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
NC Media
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
National 5 – English, Physical Education, Modern Studies, Spanish, Biology
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level