I'm Grant McDonald, a journalism graduate with a passion for storytelling and public relations. From my school days at Victoria College, I explored journalism as a student researcher on the Victorian edition. My A-levels in Psychology, English Literature, and History shaped my research and presentation skills, and I value learning, adaptability, and meaningful contribution over a job title. I am open to diverse opportunities, always ready to support team goals and take on new responsibilities. After earning a BA Hons in Sports Journalism from Liverpool John Moores University, I gained hands-on experience during a two-week placement at the Jersey Evening Post, where I published bylines. I subsequently completed a probation period as a Fund Administrator at Gen II Funds, building attention to detail and deadline-driven work in a regulated environment. While this role was valuable, I’m seeking opportunities that align more with my interests in journalism, media, and communications.

Grant McDonald

I'm Grant McDonald, a journalism graduate with a passion for storytelling and public relations. From my school days at Victoria College, I explored journalism as a student researcher on the Victorian edition. My A-levels in Psychology, English Literature, and History shaped my research and presentation skills, and I value learning, adaptability, and meaningful contribution over a job title. I am open to diverse opportunities, always ready to support team goals and take on new responsibilities. After earning a BA Hons in Sports Journalism from Liverpool John Moores University, I gained hands-on experience during a two-week placement at the Jersey Evening Post, where I published bylines. I subsequently completed a probation period as a Fund Administrator at Gen II Funds, building attention to detail and deadline-driven work in a regulated environment. While this role was valuable, I’m seeking opportunities that align more with my interests in journalism, media, and communications.

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I’m Grant McDonald, a journalism graduate with a passion for storytelling and public relations. From my school days at Victoria College, I explored journalism as a student researcher on the Victorian edition. My A-levels in Psychology, English Literature, and History shaped my research and presentation skills, and I value learning, adaptability, and meaningful contribution over a job title. I am open to diverse opportunities, always ready to support team goals and take on new responsibilities.

After earning a BA Hons in Sports Journalism from Liverpool John Moores University, I gained hands-on experience during a two-week placement at the Jersey Evening Post, where I published bylines. I subsequently completed a probation period as a Fund Administrator at Gen II Funds, building attention to detail and deadline-driven work in a regulated environment. While this role was valuable, I’m seeking opportunities that align more with my interests in journalism, media, and communications.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Fund Administrator at Gen II Funds (Jersey Office)
November 1, 2025 - Present
Managing and organising clients' payment instructions, meeting register, executed doc schedule, bank account details; Attending meetings with clients/directors; Constant email communication; Updating and withholding confidential information; Cyber security awareness.
Sports Reporter/Editor (Work Experience) at All Island Media (Jersey Evening Post)
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Sports reporting; sports editing; newspaper contributor.
Assisted Travel at Ports of Jersey - Jersey Airport
June 1, 2024 - Present
Customer Service; Information assistance; Working with elderly/disabled; Security swabbing.
Bartender at Hope & Anchor
April 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Customer service, cocktail making, barrel changing, food/table service, ID/age checks, overall cleaning.
Line Chef at Archie's
May 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Line chef; open/close of kitchen; food prep.
Supermarket Assistant at Waitrose & Partners
April 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Shop assistant; stock replenishment; self-checkout assistance; price reductions; customer complaint handling; store presentation; trolley movement.
Retail Shop Assistant at Normans
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Shop assistant; stock management; stock reordering; labeling; cash handling; customer service.
Woodworker (Assistant) at Normans
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Health and safety; machinery monitoring; reading technical drawings; tool adjustments; wood handling.

Education

BA Hons Degree: Sports Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
A-Levels: English Literature at Victoria College - St Helier, Jersey
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
A-Levels: History at Victoria College - St Helier, Jersey
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
A-Levels: Psychology at Victoria College - St Helier, Jersey
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Certificate in editing/writing at Victoria College - St Helier, Jersey
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
GCSE History at Victoria College - St Helier, Jersey
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020
GCSE English Literature/Language at Victoria College - St Helier, Jersey
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020
GCSE Geography at Victoria College - St Helier, Jersey
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020
GCSE Chemistry at Victoria College - St Helier, Jersey
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020
GCSE Biology at Victoria College - St Helier, Jersey
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020
GCSE Religious Studies at Victoria College - St Helier, Jersey
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020
GCSE Art at Victoria College - St Helier, Jersey
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020
Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 (9-1): AQA Mathematics at Victoria College - St Helier, Jersey
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020
GCSE Spanish at Victoria College - St Helier, Jersey
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020
Duke of Edinburgh Award at Victoria College - St Helier, Jersey
April 1, 2020 - January 11, 2026

Qualifications

Duke of Edinburgh Award
April 1, 2020 - January 11, 2026
Certificate in editing/writing
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality

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