I’m Zoe, a UK-based freelance journalist with NCTJ training and a clear, confident speaking voice. I enjoy interviewing and filming directly to camera, and I’m a calm, authoritative communicator with strong diction and the ability to adapt quickly to last-minute changes — skills well-suited to live radio news reading and project-based broadcast work. My background is in producing news reports that are contemporaneous, engaging, and memorable, with a strong focus on people before places and the essential who, what, when, where, how and why. I understand how evergreen stories can support breaking news and help keep audiences engaged. I’m trained in legal compliance and ethical journalism, with a solid understanding of accuracy, privacy, and confidentiality - principles that matter just as much in broadcasting as they do in print. I bring a keen sense of humour, flexibility, and plenty of real-world experience, which means I stay steady and upbeat when things don’t go to plan. I’m keen to apply my written journalistic skills to audio, speaking to listeners in the same tone I use in writing: thoughtful, clear and quietly confident.…

ZÖE RUCKER

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I’m Zoe, a UK-based freelance journalist with NCTJ training and a clear, confident speaking voice. I enjoy interviewing and filming directly to camera, and I’m a calm, authoritative communicator with strong diction and the ability to adapt quickly to last-minute changes — skills well-suited to live radio news reading and project-based broadcast work. My background is in producing news reports that are contemporaneous, engaging, and memorable, with a strong focus on people before places and the essential who, what, when, where, how and why. I understand how evergreen stories can support breaking news and help keep audiences engaged. I’m trained in legal compliance and ethical journalism, with a solid understanding of accuracy, privacy, and confidentiality - principles that matter just as much in broadcasting as they do in print. I bring a keen sense of humour, flexibility, and plenty of real-world experience, which means I stay steady and upbeat when things don’t go to plan. I’m keen to apply my written journalistic skills to audio, speaking to listeners in the same tone I use in writing: thoughtful, clear and quietly confident.…

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I’m Zoe, a UK-based freelance journalist with NCTJ training and a clear, confident speaking voice. I enjoy interviewing and filming directly to camera, and I’m a calm, authoritative communicator with strong diction and the ability to adapt quickly to last-minute changes — skills well-suited to live radio news reading and project-based broadcast work.

My background is in producing news reports that are contemporaneous, engaging, and memorable, with a strong focus on people before places and the essential who, what, when, where, how and why. I understand how evergreen stories can support breaking news and help keep audiences engaged.

I’m trained in legal compliance and ethical journalism, with a solid understanding of accuracy, privacy, and confidentiality - principles that matter just as much in broadcasting as they do in print.

I bring a keen sense of humour, flexibility, and plenty of real-world experience, which means I stay steady and upbeat when things don’t go to plan. I’m keen to apply my written journalistic skills to audio, speaking to listeners in the same tone I use in writing: thoughtful, clear and quietly confident.

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Skills

Experience Level

Copywriting
Expert
Script
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer Writer & Researcher at Clothing Collective (UK Charity)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Research and write factual, audience-focused articles on social issues. Ensure accuracy, clarity, and responsible language when covering sensitive topics. Adapt tone and delivery to editorial standards. Work collaboratively with editors while managing work remotely.

Education

NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism at NCTJ
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Diploma in Freelance Writing at British College of Journalism
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Diploma in Freelance Writing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
    paper NCTJ Piece to camera example

    A short piece to show how I present and communicate to the camera. It was adhoc with only the venue decided prior to filming on a smartphone. The quality of the filming is not for consideration.

    paper Case Study: Do pubs maintain the nighttime economy in towns like Chippenham?

    This video case study examines the role of pubs in sustaining the nighttime economy in smaller towns, using Chippenham as a local example. The piece examines social, economic, and community perspectives, combining on-camera presentation with interviews from a range of contributors to reflect different viewpoints.

    I researched, filmed, interviewed and presented this project, bringing together vox pops and contributor interviews with clear, structured narration. The focus was on making a complex local issue accessible and engaging, while maintaining balance, accuracy, and a calm, authoritative tone.

    This project demonstrates my ability to:
    Conduct and integrate interviews with members of the public
    Present confidently and naturally on camera
    Structure factual content clearly for a general audience
    Communicate social and economic issues in plain language
    Maintain editorial balance and clarity

    Format:
    On-camera presentation with interviews/video journalism case study

    Skills shown:
    Interviewing · On-camera presenting · Research · News structuring · Audience engagement · Clear spoken delivery