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English MA student at the University of St Andrews with strong writing and illustration experience for student media, producing voice-led, people-centred features under tight deadlines. Also active in music (flute at Grade 8 with distinction) and community fundraising, with skills in sourcing interviews, responding to editorial feedback, and creating clear, print-ready artwork.…

Mia Fish

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English MA student at the University of St Andrews with strong writing and illustration experience for student media, producing voice-led, people-centred features under tight deadlines. Also active in music (flute at Grade 8 with distinction) and community fundraising, with skills in sourcing interviews, responding to editorial feedback, and creating clear, print-ready artwork.…

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English MA student at the University of St Andrews with strong writing and illustration experience for student media, producing voice-led, people-centred features under tight deadlines. Also active in music (flute at Grade 8 with distinction) and community fundraising, with skills in sourcing interviews, responding to editorial feedback, and creating clear, print-ready artwork.

Skills

Illustration

Deadline

Editorial Illustration

Music Theory

Book Illustration

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Deadline

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Music Theory

Expert

Book Illustration

Intermediate

Work Experience

Features Writer (The Saint - University of St Andrews Student Newspaper) at The Saint (University of St Andrews)

January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Produced ~12,000-word, fortnightly people/experience-focused features for the student newspaper. Chose topics through pitch meetings aligned with the St Andrews community, sourced and interviewed participants, and prepared focused questions to maintain a neutral, voice-centred narrative. Met strict editorial cycles by responding to edits (cutting and syntax changes) within deadlines, ensuring each piece was compelling and aligned with the publication’s standards.

Illustrator at The Damned Magazine

January 1, 2026 - Present

Illustrating from writers’ prompts using an abstract/impressionist style with more serious implications to match the investigative tone of the magazine.

Features Editor at The Damned Magazine

January 1, 2026 - Present

Providing editorial input and writing feature columns aligned with the magazine’s theme (academic and social purgatory). Suggesting edits for other writers, overseeing submissions, and ensuring each piece remains relevant to the publication.

Features Writer at The Saint - University of St Andrews Student Newspaper

January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2027

Producing ~12,000-word people/experience-centred features on a topic chosen at pitch meetings, with a focus on the St Andrews community. Involves sourcing interviewees, reaching out, and preparing focused questions to create insightful, neutral-toned pieces that centre on voice. Responsible for responding to edits (cutting and syntax changes) within strict deadline cycles.

Illustrator (The Saint Martinmas) at The Saint Martinmas

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Created hand-drawn illustrations from written prompts, then graphically edited them for publication. Worked with an imaginative, often comical/childlike visual style, while ensuring clear readability and distinct outlines for print layout. Produced visuals in line with strict deadlines and to visually support the corresponding written pieces.

Illustrator at The Saint Martinmas

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Creating hand-drawn illustrations from written prompts, then graphically editing to meet strict print deadlines. Artwork is often comical or childlike, designed with clear outlines so it remains readable and fits alongside copy in print layouts.

Fundraising Volunteer (Trek to Everest Base Camp for Alzheimer’s Research UK) at Alzheimer’s Research UK

November 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025

Volunteered on the Everest Base Camp trek to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK from November 2024 to April 2025. Raised £2,400 by reaching out to companies, explaining the cause, and organising and running fundraising events including bake sales and pub quizzes. Communicated with the public about aims and impacts of the charity and successfully reached Base Camp.

Fundraising Volunteer (Trek Lead/Coordinator) at Alzheimer’s Research UK (Everest Base Camp trek)

November 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025

Volunteering for an Everest Base Camp trek to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK (Nov 2024–Apr 2025). Roles included persuasion and communication, outreach to companies, organising fundraising events such as bake sales and pub quizzes, and communicating the charity’s aims and impacts to the public; successfully reached Base Camp.

Viewpoint Writer (The Saint - University of St Andrews online newspaper) at The Saint (University of St Andrews online newspaper)

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Wrote viewpoint pieces for the online newspaper during the 2024–25 academic year, contributing to ongoing coverage and editorial content relevant to the student community.

Viewpoint Writer at The Saint - University of St Andrews online newspaper

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Writing viewpoint pieces for the online publication during the 2024–25 period.