I am Tim Greenfield, a journalist and university lecturer with over 30 years’ experience working for newspapers and magazines in the UK and overseas as a writer, sub-editor, page designer and copywriter. For the last 20 years I have been a lecturer and programme leader for journalism at the University of Lincoln, where I founded an outreach scheme to help schools and colleges publish their own magazines and newspapers.

Tim Greenfield

I am Tim Greenfield, a journalist and university lecturer with over 30 years’ experience working for newspapers and magazines in the UK and overseas as a writer, sub-editor, page designer and copywriter. For the last 20 years I have been a lecturer and programme leader for journalism at the University of Lincoln, where I founded an outreach scheme to help schools and colleges publish their own magazines and newspapers.

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I am Tim Greenfield, a journalist and university lecturer with over 30 years’ experience working for newspapers and magazines in the UK and overseas as a writer, sub-editor, page designer and copywriter.

For the last 20 years I have been a lecturer and programme leader for journalism at the University of Lincoln, where I founded an outreach scheme to help schools and colleges publish their own magazines and newspapers.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance writer at Mortons Media
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Producing news and features for Towpath Talk magazine. Originating a variety of content for monthly waterways magazine, writing to house style and sourcing images.
Part-time Senior Lecturer at University of Lincoln
August 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for design and delivery of magazine publishing modules at Level 5 and 6. Teaching to post graduate level in journalism. School liaison lead, working with education partners across the UK.
Programme Leader at University of Lincoln
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2024
Responsible for design and delivery of BA Magazine Journalism programme, also organisation and delivery of BA Journalism, BA Journalism & Creative Writing, and Journalism Studies programmes across Levels 4 to 6.
Senior Lecturer at University of Lincoln
January 1, 2004 - July 1, 2024
Responsible for design, coordination and delivery of practical journalism modules within a suite of programmes across Levels 4 to 6. Also, accreditation lead for Professional Publishers Association. Founder of School Newspaper Project, bringing real journalism into schools and colleges.
Freelance Journalist at Various clients
January 1, 2003 - September 1, 2004
Working for various clients in UK and overseas, from a housing association to UK newspaper group to magazine publishers. Work undertaken included writing, copywriting, editing, photography and page design.
Journalist at Royal Gazette, Bermuda
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2003
Daily newspaper covering news and features; tourism correspondent, chief reporter and sub editor. Wrote for monthly magazine and special features. Occasionally worked as a stringer for overseas news agencies such as Canadian Press.
Journalist at Grimsby Telegraph
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
Started as a junior reporter; passed the NCTJ proficiency to become a senior reporter covering news and features. Became environment correspondent and a sub-editor.

Education

BA Geography at Strathclyde University, Glasgow
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992
National Certificate / National Council for Training of Journalists at National Council for Training of Journalists
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at University of Lincoln
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2014

Qualifications

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2014
National Certificate / National Council for Training of Journalists
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Arts in Geography
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services