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Experienced journalist specialising in arts, travel, human interest and lifestyle features. Six years' experience as arts critic. Clients include BBC Online, The Sun and other leading publications.
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| Hourly Rate / Cost: | £27.78 per hour |
| Daily Rate / Cost: | £222.22 per day |
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| Seller ID: | 246376 |
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CV (Curriculum Vitae) / Résumé
I am an experienced journalist and arts critic with three years' success as Entertainment Editor for a daily newspaper. I now work as a freelance journalist specialising in entertainment, travel, human interest and lifestyle features. With six years' experience as an arts critic, I am an assured and enthusiastic writer on everything from theatre and opera to film, dance, comedy and clubbing. As a travel journalist, I have written extensively on Asia, Latin America and Europe and my work has been published in print and online. I have a reputation for endless ideas, a talent for following complex and specific briefs, a flexible, cooperative approach and 100 per cent accuracy.
Employment History
(Jan 2007 to Feb 2007)
Freelance Reviewer
UKNewest commission writing theatre reviews spanning Shakespeare plays to burlesque cabaret for this UK-wide theatre website.
(Sep 2006 to Feb 2007)
Freelance Journalist
LondonHead-hunted by BBC Online to write London-based entertainment content.
(Sep 2002 to Feb 2007)
Freelance Journalist
CambridgeThree years' experience as Entertainment Editor for this top daily newspaper. Managed the weekly magazine and wrote entertainment features for the newspaper. Delivered sparkling celebrity interviews, theatre and film reviews and leisure, lifestyle and travel features. Generated ideas, ensured 100 per cent accuracy, wrote to strict daily deadlines, specific briefs and word counts and ensured the smooth running of the magazine by working effectively in a team.
(Apr 2002 to Feb 2007)
Freelance Journalist and Proof Reader
LondonFeature Writer for this Latin American English/Spanish cultural magazine. Proof-read and sub-edit the English section.
(Feb 2002 to Feb 2007)
Freelance Critic
LondonNews reporter and feature writer for this reputable weekly newspaper. Freelance arts critic since August 2006.
Professional Qualifications
Post-graduate NCTJ-accredited Diploma in Journalism
Harlow College
Feb 2002 - Jul 2002
Solid background in the arts with specialist interest in opera and Shakespearean drama, professional singing and dancing experience and Grade 8 in piano and violin.
Education
(Sep 1997 to Aug 2000)
University of Leeds
BA Honours: English/Music: 2:1
(Sep 1994 to Aug 1996)
Woodhouse College
Three A Levels: English (B), Music (A), French (B).
(Sep 1989 to Aug 1994)
Hornsey School for Girls
Nine GCSEs: five 'A's including English and Maths, three 'B's, one 'C'.
Other Related Skills
A qualified journalist with a lively, engaging writing style, fast and accurate research skills and sound legal knowledge.
A confident and compassionate interviewing technique, adept at interviewing celebrities and members of the public alike.
Computer literature with advance knowledge of word processing, excel, PowerPoint and the internet and typing at 65wpm.
Proven track record of 100 per cent accuracy writing to specific briefs, deadlines and word counts.
A cooperative, flexible approach with a willingness to go the extra mile.
Experience writing for newspapers, magazines and websites.
Full, clean driving licence.
Assignment History
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- Music Journalist: Looking for an enthusiastic, keen and experienced music journalist to interview an unsigned singer-songwriter and review album, the outcome of which will be used to promote the artist on her website, myspace etc. Journalist should have knowledge and experience of reviewing jazz/classical and pop albums, as the music is in the vein of Madeleine peyroux, Eva Cassidy, Norah Jones, Francis Lai, Andy Williams, Ideally looking at around 400-600
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