I am a dedicated and creative Journalism graduate from the University of Leeds, with a BJTC-accredited BA in Journalism (Industrial). My placement year in marketing gave me hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, and email marketing. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro and Audition, and skilled in Canva and InDesign, enabling me to produce high-quality multimedia content. I bring storytelling ability, digital expertise, and a fresh creative perspective to a role in the creative industries. I am eager to apply my experience to producing engaging content for online audiences and tailored campaigns across platforms.

Katherine Mitchell

I am a dedicated and creative Journalism graduate from the University of Leeds, with a BJTC-accredited BA in Journalism (Industrial). My placement year in marketing gave me hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, and email marketing. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro and Audition, and skilled in Canva and InDesign, enabling me to produce high-quality multimedia content. I bring storytelling ability, digital expertise, and a fresh creative perspective to a role in the creative industries. I am eager to apply my experience to producing engaging content for online audiences and tailored campaigns across platforms.

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I am a dedicated and creative Journalism graduate from the University of Leeds, with a BJTC-accredited BA in Journalism (Industrial). My placement year in marketing gave me hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, and email marketing. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro and Audition, and skilled in Canva and InDesign, enabling me to produce high-quality multimedia content.

I bring storytelling ability, digital expertise, and a fresh creative perspective to a role in the creative industries. I am eager to apply my experience to producing engaging content for online audiences and tailored campaigns across platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editorial Team Member at The Tab Leeds
June 30, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Wrote and edited feature pieces; coordinated and supported student writers; edited articles before publishing; assisted Editor in Chief with writing and article pitching.
Committee Member / Social Media Coordinator at University of Leeds Women’s Basketball Society
June 30, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Ran society social media pages; organised society merchandise; designed informational posts in Canva; produced 3-4 posts per week; created TikToks and edited videos of events.
Work Experience - Global Radio East at Global Radio East
July 14, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Wrote copy and edited audio for Heart East news bulletins; recorded and edited vox pop interviews; pitched story ideas.
Radio Host / Presenter at Leeds Student Radio (LSR) / Tring Radio
January 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Hosted live shows; co-hosted and pre-planned music/content; hosted podcasts Adulthood Pending and Women’s Hour.
Customer Assistant / Cafe & Bakery Staff at Marks & Spencer Simply Food
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Customer service; stock checks; shop floor standards; trained in Food Hygiene and Safety; cafe and bakery duties.
Help and Support Desk Associate at St. George’s Crypt
July 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Supported the Leeds University Union help and support desk; provided campus directions, mindfulness events; answered queries and referred to appropriate support.
Help and Support Desk Associate at Leeds University Union
July 31, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Greet visitors, assist with campus inquiries, run mindfulness events, answer queries via in-person/phone/email; refer to Advice Team.
Marketing Assistant (Placement Year) at Leeds charity (placement)
December 31, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Ran the organisation’s new media channels (TikTok and Instagram), edited content in Premier Pro, scheduled posts, designed posters and leaflets, and created email campaigns in MailChimp. Wrote press releases, contributed to newsletters, and supported communications across departments.
Copywriter / Video Editor at The Tab Leeds
June 30, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Wrote and edited feature pieces; coordinated and supported student writers; edited articles before publishing. Designed informational Canva posts and produced video content for social media, including interviews and awareness campaigns.
Committee Member - Social Media at University of Leeds Women’s Basketball Society
June 30, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Designed posts on Canva; posted 3-4 times per week; created TikTok videos; edited and published society content.
Help and Support Desk Assistant at Leeds University Union
July 31, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Provided campus directions, ran mindfulness events, answered queries in person/phone/email, and referred people to available support from the Advice Team.
Customer Assistant at Marks & Spencer Simply Food
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Performed various retail duties including date checking, stock checks, shelf replenishment, and maintaining store standards. Trained in Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety; assisted in cafe/bakery operations.
Volunteer / Support Role at St. George’s Crypt
July 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Volunteer experience supporting the charity’s services; involvement with community activities and coordinating assistance.
Host / Presenter at Tring Radio and Leeds Student Radio (LSR)
December 31, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Hosted a live show on Tring Radio; contributed to Leeds Student Radio programs (Women’s Hour, Hometime); hosted podcasts such as Adulthood Pending and Women’s Hour.
Broadcast Journalist / Copywriter (Work Experience) at Global Radio East
July 14, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Completed 2 weeks work experience; wrote copy and edited audio for Heart East bulletins; recorded and edited vox pops; pitched story ideas.
Marketing Assistant at St. George's Crypt
July 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Ran the charity's new media channels (TikTok and Instagram), creating, editing, and scheduling content (4 posts per week). Conducted interviews with service users and coordinated site visits to generate social posts. Edited video content using Premiere Pro. Wrote press releases for upcoming events, ran the Charity Shop and Catering Instagram accounts, designed posters/leaflets, and contributed to the quarterly newsletter. Created the Easter email marketing campaign in Mailchimp. Significantly increased followers and engagement across TikTok and Instagram by the end of placement.
Help and Support Desk at Leeds University Union
July 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Greeted students, provided campus directions, ran mindfulness events, answered queries in person/phone/email, and referred people to appropriate union support. Delivered frontline assistance and information services.
Customer Assistant at Marks & Spencer Simply Food
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Provided customer service, date checks, stock counts, and shelf maintenance. Completed a Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety qualification. Worked in Cafe/Bakery, trained on coffee machine, handled tills, and supported overall store operations.
Intern / Work Experience at Global Radio East
July 15, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Wrote copy and edited audio for Heart East news bulletins. Recorded and edited vox pops that aired. Pitched story ideas.
Editorial Team Member at The Tab Leeds
June 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Part of the Editorial Team; responsible for writing and editing feature pieces, quizzes, guides, and student life commentaries. Coordinated and supported student writers; edited articles before publishing; assisted Editor in Chief with writing and pitching.
Committee Member at University of Leeds Women’s Basketball Society
June 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Ran society social media pages (Canva) and organized society merchandise; produced regular content to engage members.
Host / Presenter at Leeds Student Radio
January 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Hosted live shows; co-hosted Women’s Hour and Hometime; pre-planned music and content; hosted podcasts (Adulthood Pending and Women’s Hour) on LSR.
Presenter at Tring Radio
January 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Hosted a live show called The Venue for a festival/gig band segment.

Education

BA (Industrial) in Journalism (BJTC Accredited) at University of Leeds
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
A-Levels at Aylesbury High School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
BA (Industrial) in Journalism - BJTC accredited at University of Leeds
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
A-Levels at Leeds area
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Journalism BA (Industrial) at University of Leeds
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

BJTC Accredited BA in Journalism (Industrial)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety
January 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
BJTC-accredited BA in Journalism (Industrial)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
A-Level qualifications (Psychology, English Language, English Literature)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety
January 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025
A-Levels
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Non-Profit Organization