Hi, I’m Oscar Webster, a budding journalist based in Leamington Spa with experience across sports journalism, music criticism, and digital media. I contribute to The Print at Queen Mary University and focus on in-depth analysis, editorial writing, and press coverage. My background as a professional actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company informs my clear communication, audience engagement, and versatile storytelling. I’m passionate about researching, interviewing, and meeting deadlines, and I thrive in collaborative newsroom environments.

Oscar Webster

Hi, I’m Oscar Webster, a budding journalist based in Leamington Spa with experience across sports journalism, music criticism, and digital media. I contribute to The Print at Queen Mary University and focus on in-depth analysis, editorial writing, and press coverage. My background as a professional actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company informs my clear communication, audience engagement, and versatile storytelling. I’m passionate about researching, interviewing, and meeting deadlines, and I thrive in collaborative newsroom environments.

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Hi, I’m Oscar Webster, a budding journalist based in Leamington Spa with experience across sports journalism, music criticism, and digital media. I contribute to The Print at Queen Mary University and focus on in-depth analysis, editorial writing, and press coverage.

My background as a professional actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company informs my clear communication, audience engagement, and versatile storytelling. I’m passionate about researching, interviewing, and meeting deadlines, and I thrive in collaborative newsroom environments.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Professional Actor at Royal Shakespeare Company
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Performed in The White Devil to an audience of 450; enhanced public speaking, adaptability, and audience engagement.
Session Assistant at Playbox Theatre
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Volunteer assisting with workshops for 4-8-year-olds; helped create weekly drama sessions to build confidence, social skills, articulation, and collaboration.
Contributing Writer at My Old Man Said
March 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Wrote for Aston Villa’s fan-led media outlet; provided injury updates, press briefing summaries, opinion pieces, and tactical breakdowns.
Contributor at The Print (Queen Mary University)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Contributed to The Print, focusing on in-depth analysis, editorial writing, and press coverage; supported with research and deadlines.

Education

at Lawrence Sheriff School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022
BA English with Creative Writing at Queen Mary University of London
January 1, 2022 - February 2, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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