I’m a driven journalist with three years’ experience as a trainee reporter. I’m fully trained in digital journalism, adept at using a CMS to publish content, and experienced with social media and multiplatform storytelling. I’m comfortable in print as well, with experience in feature writing and news, plus I’ve completed training in media law and fact-checking. I thrive in fast-paced newsrooms and enjoy sourcing my own interviews and telling compelling stories across radio, TV, and online platforms.

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I’m a driven journalist with three years’ experience as a trainee reporter. I’m fully trained in digital journalism, adept at using a CMS to publish content, and experienced with social media and multiplatform storytelling. I’m comfortable in print as well, with experience in feature writing and news, plus I’ve completed training in media law and fact-checking. I thrive in fast-paced newsrooms and enjoy sourcing my own interviews and telling compelling stories across radio, TV, and online platforms.

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I’m a driven journalist with three years’ experience as a trainee reporter. I’m fully trained in digital journalism, adept at using a CMS to publish content, and experienced with social media and multiplatform storytelling.

I’m comfortable in print as well, with experience in feature writing and news, plus I’ve completed training in media law and fact-checking. I thrive in fast-paced newsrooms and enjoy sourcing my own interviews and telling compelling stories across radio, TV, and online platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Radio Host at Liverpool Community Radio
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Part of AVAGO training programme; hosts the lunchtime show, sources stories from newspapers, prepares talking points, and conducts live interviews with guests.
Content Creator at Surf Radio
August 1, 2025 - November 24, 2025
Creating and running the radio’s TikTok page; producing local ‘What’s On’ videos, attending sponsor events, and interviewing organisers for social videos.
Trainee Reporter at MerseyNewsLive
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Rotated through web articles, TV and Radio bulletins, editing, presenting for TV and Radio, social media reporting, and Podcast creation. Sourced interviews for all stories; experienced in a busy newsroom with tight deadlines.
Trainee News Reporter at The Lancashire Telegraph
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Worked in a live newsroom environment for website and newspaper; sourced stories and interviews, ran weekly feature, shadowed a court reporter, and reported live on GCSE results day; work published in Bolton News as well.

Education

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
A-Levels at Cardinal Newman College
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services