I am a proactive, personable, and organised BJTC-accredited multimedia journalist. I am passionate about storytelling and audio, and have developed strong audio editing skills throughout my career. I have a track record of driving podcasts from pitch to end product, and I am now seeking freelance audio editing opportunities.

Madi Apthorpe

I am a proactive, personable, and organised BJTC-accredited multimedia journalist. I am passionate about storytelling and audio, and have developed strong audio editing skills throughout my career. I have a track record of driving podcasts from pitch to end product, and I am now seeking freelance audio editing opportunities.

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I am a proactive, personable, and organised BJTC-accredited multimedia journalist. I am passionate about storytelling and audio, and have developed strong audio editing skills throughout my career. I have a track record of driving podcasts from pitch to end product, and I am now seeking freelance audio editing opportunities.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Writer and Researcher at City AM
February 28, 2023 - September 12, 2025
Redesigned multiple websites to keep content up-to-date; improved reach via SEO practices; reported one-year news and shared on City AM's online platform which reaches around 3.2 million viewers; scripted, hosted and edited a four-part podcast on philanthropy and health care.
Journalist / Freelance Digital Producer at Cascade Global
March 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance journalist and digital producer covering health, art, business and film; recorded and edited multiple podcasts using Adobe Audition, After Effects and Premiere Pro; hosted and edited podcast series; created newsletters for 70k+ readers; produced features on cocoa prices surge; developing and distributing digital content.
Journalist at City AM
February 28, 2023 - September 12, 2025
Reported on topics ranging from health and art to business and film for various London and online publications. Redesigned multiple websites to keep content up-to-date and optimise reach via SEO practices. Reported one year's worth of news and shared on City AM's online platform reaching around 3.2 million viewers per month. Scripted, hosted and edited a four-part podcast on philanthropy and health care. Co-hosted and developed Women & Wealth podcast. Script development, guest ideas, hosting and editing.
Digital Production Journalist at Cascade Global
March 1, 2023 - Present
March 2023 – present. Digital production journalist covering Investors’ Chronicle and the Financial Times; responsible for producing digital content and collaborating with editors on online publications.
Freelance Audio/Video Editor & Podcast Producer at Self-Employed
February 28, 2023 - September 12, 2025
Recording and editing multiple podcasts using Adobe Audition, After Effects and Premiere Pro. Co-hosted and developed Women & Wealth podcast. Script development, guest ideas, hosting and editing. Audio design and editing on award-nominated projects.
Digital Production Journalist at Investors' Chronicle, Financial Times
March 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Recording and editing podcasts using Adobe Suite, podcast ideation and hosting, subediting, publishing, and digital-first enhancement of content on CMS.
Content Writer and Researcher at Cascade Global
August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Redesigned multiple websites to keep content up-to-date and optimize reach via SEO practices. Reported on eyecare news and shared on City AM's online platform which reached around 3.2 million viewers per month.

Education

MA Multimedia Journalism (Merit) at University of Westminster
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
BA (2:1) Social Anthropology at University of Manchester
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020
MA Multimedia Journalism (Merit) at University of Westminster
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
BA in Social Anthropology at University of Manchester
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
MA Multimedia Journalism at University of Westminster
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
BSoSc Social Anthropology at University of Manchester
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

BJTC-accredited Multimedia Journalist
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet