Hi, I’m Grace Eccles, a freelance multimedia journalist and content creator based in Blackburn, Lancashire, UK. I craft engaging local stories for online, radio, and social media, from pitching ideas to editing audio and producing posts for a TikTok audience. I love turning everyday events into compelling pieces that resonate with communities. Over the past years I’ve worked with BBC Radio Lancashire, Bolton News, and the Manchester Evening News, building a portfolio of viral moments, live on-air work, and creative content for various outlets. I’m quick-thinking, collaborative, and comfortable coordinating shows, booking guests, and delivering timely updates to audiences.

Grace Eccles

Hi, I’m Grace Eccles, a freelance multimedia journalist and content creator based in Blackburn, Lancashire, UK. I craft engaging local stories for online, radio, and social media, from pitching ideas to editing audio and producing posts for a TikTok audience. I love turning everyday events into compelling pieces that resonate with communities. Over the past years I’ve worked with BBC Radio Lancashire, Bolton News, and the Manchester Evening News, building a portfolio of viral moments, live on-air work, and creative content for various outlets. I’m quick-thinking, collaborative, and comfortable coordinating shows, booking guests, and delivering timely updates to audiences.

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Hi, I’m Grace Eccles, a freelance multimedia journalist and content creator based in Blackburn, Lancashire, UK. I craft engaging local stories for online, radio, and social media, from pitching ideas to editing audio and producing posts for a TikTok audience. I love turning everyday events into compelling pieces that resonate with communities.

Over the past years I’ve worked with BBC Radio Lancashire, Bolton News, and the Manchester Evening News, building a portfolio of viral moments, live on-air work, and creative content for various outlets. I’m quick-thinking, collaborative, and comfortable coordinating shows, booking guests, and delivering timely updates to audiences.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Multimedia Journalist at Bolton News & Manchester Evening News
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
A versatile journalist comfortable across radio, online and social media; skilled at gathering stories, creating strong pieces, and delivering timely content.
Freelance Content Creator / Presenter at BBC Radio Lancashire
January 1, 2024 - Present
Covers topical stories; collaborates with the newsroom; creates content for on-air and social channels; produced popular pieces such as Alfie the Pug’s retirement and Mother’s Day gifts.
Freelance Content Creator / Presenter at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Journalism coordinator role; creating content and presenting across shows; coordinates with guests and studio staff; edits audio in real time.

Education

Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism at University of Salford
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

A-Levels, Media Studies: A*
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services