As a dedicated, resourceful journalism graduate with considerable experience in providing a variety of multimedia content, I am looking for a position within broadcasting to further expand my ability and passion for reporting on news and sport. I built the foundations of my career writing for media outlets, and websites and publications, learning different facets of covering breaking news and sporting events. My time at university has allowed me to expand into other areas, including creating content for local, national and international outlets, interviewing, live event coverage and website editorial duties. I believe that these skills, coupled with my strong work ethic and unparalleled dedication to my duties, will provide immediate value within the industry.
First-class honours. B.A. w/ Distinction. Course accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. Modules include, but not limited to: Newsgathering techniques, sports broadcasting, law & media regulations, UK & international politics, sport policy, newsroom practice, and writing for sports journalism.
I have continued to build upon the skills gained during my degree, by moving into the broadcasting industry. I started working with presenters and producers at RNIB Connect Radio as an on-air contributor to a variety of programmes on the station's schedule, later working as both a show and content producer. I am also managing social media for Circles Media Ltd
Alongside four years of studying, I was fortunate to work across numerous areas of journalism, broadcasting and content producing, ranging from interviewing and presenting with Sunset & Vine, Creative Loop and St Mirren, camera work at Rangers TV and for UWS, video editing for The Global City, audio production and script writing, court reporting, as well as producing written work for The Mirror, the Scottish FA, the SPFL, and others.
From a background in blogging and producing online content as a hobby, I began writing freelance for various companies including Buzz Sports, Betting Expert and On a Roll Media. Specialising in sport, I gained significant experience in writing to deadlines, tailoring work to specific audiences and in self-promotion. In addition to these, I had freelance roles with Glasgow Food & Drink Guide, as well as resume writing companies.
Experience in audio and video broadcasting and producing, including presenting daily news and sport bulletins, tailored interview packages and OBs, show planning and structuring using RCS Zetta, and voice tracking.
All aspects of creating and running numerous digital audio shows across a variety of topics, from self-hosting, co-starring, editing, script-writing, promoting and publicising.
From blogging and opinion pieces prior to university, progressing to interviews, breaking news, feature pieces and live event coverage across a wide variety of news and sport.
Familiar with a wide variety of multimedia software, including Final Cut Pro, QuarkXPress, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe software, WordPress and Burli, as well as all major operating systems, iOS and Android applications.
Managing, monitoring and integrating social media activities into journalistic duties, including live event coverage, promotion and branding, networking and target audience engagement. Specialised social media planning for blind/ partially sighted audiences.
Highly experienced in proofreading and quality control in multiple areas of written work. Created The West of Scotland Reporter for students to contribute to alongside academic requirements. Role included copy editing all articles submitted, pitching ideas to contributors and sourcing images.
Sports Journalism Programme Leader, UWS
Broadcaster, BBC. Lecturer, UWS
Presenter, RNIB Connect Radio. Owner, Circles Media Ltd.
The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme for working with working with children and/or protected adults.
Academic excellence in Year Four of the Sports Journalism degree course.
Academic excellence in Year Three of the Sports Journalism degree course.
Academic excellence in Year Two of the Sports Journalism degree course.
Accident causation, hazard recognition and risk assessment. Legislation and key responsibilities of key parties such as event organiser, venue manager, host broadcaster, rights holding broadcaster, contractor/ contributor. Typical health & safety issues affecting OBs.
Designed for students returning to full-time education.
My portfolio of written, audio and video work can be found at adwinn.com
I moved from North Hertfordshire to Glasgow in 2005. I am proficient at Teeline shorthand up to 80wpm. Prior to switching to a writing career, I worked within the conveyancing industry. Outside of a professional environment, I am keen to attend a variety of sporting events and recreational activities, as well as being a keen walker, cyclist, traveller, and video gamer.
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