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- Both researched organically and used social media to find metal and alternative musicians and topics to pitch the publication productively;- Used that information to tailor pitches that suited the interest of Kerrang readers effectively!;- Conducted thorough background research and employed appropriate information for each interview;- Based on article briefs and research, meticulously crafted questions to conduct thorough and topic-appropriate interviews;- Efficaciously used different interviewing techniques to achieve maximum results from the interview;- Used experience in transcribing to do so in an efficient manner;- When writing, while conscious of the publication's style, ultimately, aimed to tell the artist's story and message;- Exerted excellent organisation over confidential materials acquired, research notes and deadlines.

- Both covered assigned and pitched topics, from upcoming releases, artists, and recent trends in cultures;- Produced and ensured quality Q&As, introductions, features, reviews, and track-by-track walk-throughs;- Worked closely with Editor in Chief to hone in on the magazine's style and tone;- Consistently asked and received constructive criticism, applying each piece intentionally to my next; article;- Learned how and when to use different interviewing techniques for the most effective conversation possible;- Brainstormed, while considering news events, pitches that best suit the publication;- Learned how to simultaneously write and edit my own work;- Was both a self-starter and a team player;- Used professional experience as a way to further understand the journalism industry.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

- Responsible for administrative duties at a small music PR firm, often putting together client updates regarding media campaigns;- Client updates consisted of radio statistics, print and online publications and valuable quotes, for which I completed numerous daily;- Tasked with helping draft press releases, then setting those press releases up in mailing services like MailChimp and Yangaroo;- Communicated directly with clients regarding updates, and any questions or concerns;- Daily point of contact for key media contacts, and responsible for sourcing a good CMS system suitable for the company- Each month, responsible for putting together the monthly newsletter, covering client achievements and upcoming events for media contacts;- Searching for, and following up on, online and print publications mentioning clients.Expert In: SEO, Yangaroo, RadioMonitor, MailChimp

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

- Responsible for the oversight of the University Observer's arts & culture magazine, OTwo;- Oversaw the production of nine columns and editors, and over 500 contributors;- Responsible for sourcing the Featured Interview, a 3,000 word cover story, while featuring my own work twice with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens and M.A.G.S.;- Edited, proofread and scanned all articles for factual inconsistencies and errors, spelling and punctuation mistakes, and ensured they were ready for publication;- Additionally, picked up pitches and covered topics of interest, while also composing and correcting articles last-minute due to missing pieces or responses;- Responsible for the design of content and management of OTwo social media channels (Instagram).

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

- Responsible for both the brainstorming and production of the music section in the University Observer's arts & culture magazine, OTwo;- Told stories of interest regarding up-and-coming music, interviewing musicians of status to present that reflected the interest of the student body;- Generated long-form content varying from 500 to 2,500 words focused on musician interviews, as well as current news;- Investigated stories in detail, sorting through other interviews, reviews, features and more to locate key information about each artist;- Researched issues and checked facts on both my own work and my contributors, maintaining high standard of journalistic integrity;- Managed over one hundred contributors, overseeing article production from either the assignment of a pitch, or approval of a contributor's pitch, to problem-solving, to editing.- While also responsible for producing work of my own – sometimes, covering the entire section myself- Built my interview skills over three years, working with smaller artists, before refining my skills and landing opportunities with artists like Skyler Accord of ISSUES, Miles Kane, Heather Baron-Gracie of Pale Waves, Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens and more.

- Effectively learned through reading, and practice, of Alternative Press's style;- Pitched different types of articles to suit the needs and requirements of the publication at that time;- Collaborated with both editors to ensure the best article outcome;- Conducted interviews with specific article angles in mind;- Crafted both entertaining, yet informative music commentary in the form of 'listicles';- Learned and adapted what had previously been taught and expected of journalism to what Alternative Press required- Expert In: Google Drive Products, Microsoft Word Products

- Correctly identified and was successfully hired for projects that suited my skills; from web content writing, to reviews, to providing editing of creative work;- Helped three projects from the same author from first edits to final formatting by providing different editing styles, points of views, and technical skills to physically format eBooks;- Hired repeatedly by different clients to provide editing and feedback on creative fiction and nonfiction;- Worked with one client to create SEO-friendly web-copy based on web search trends;- Also used my SEO-friendly web-copy skills to create music 'listicles'- Expert In: Google Drive Products, Microsoft Office Products

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

- As Editor in Chief, responsible for both the successes and failures of the publication;- Kept myself meticulously organised with articles, contributors, other sources, and the parent company's goals and requirements for the student publication; - Produced day-to-day online content writing on student topics to a journalistic standard;- Solely responsible for creating pitches and distributing them to a group of contributors;- Used both critical thinking and knowledge of the current news environment to determine whether contributors' own pitches would suit the publication;- Meticulously edited every piece, using both overall development editing and line editing skills- Responsible for creating an optimised content schedule for the publication, its social media channels, and the parent company's social media channels (5+);- Self-taught Instagram and Facebook advertising, aiming to maximise views and engagement- Adapted what was learned, in the office, regarding marketing and advertising and translated that into effective social media copy;- Conceptualised most appropriate content for students, acknowledging target audiences and groups; - Produced digital design of both advertisements and social content for Instagram, Facebook and Twitter;Expert In: Instagram/Ad Tools/Insights, Facebook, Twitter, Canva, Microsoft Office Products, Google Drive Products

Master Of Science - Ms, Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: - Received academic scholarship - OTwo Editor of UCD’s official student paper, The University Obersever

Bachelor'S Degree, English With Creative Writing, Second Honours (2.1)

Activities and Societies: • Received the Global Excellence Scholarship from 2018-2022. • Music Editor of the University Observer.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, 25 Points

Higher Levels: English, Geography and Visual Art Standard Levels: Maths Studies, Biology and French Ab Initio