After spending my time in student journalism, always seeming to stick to the news that no one really cared about – soft news – I simultaneously got used to the rush and comforting of working in this industry. With the world in the state that it is, and at the speed that journalism must operate at – everyone is constantly 'on' and aware of what's going on; soft news has become more vital now than ever to help balance the out the bad with the good, and at times, celebrate those good things. With just under two years as a freelance music journalist, I have landed an internship with UK magazine, Kerrang!, had work featured in Alternative Press, Business Insider, Kerrang! and New Noise. Always considering the most human and innate thing that music aims to create – connection – when reporting whether it comes to reviews, interviews, or features, I take pride in trying to 'bring humanity back to journalism.' Growing up fatigued of political propaganda and developing in a time of mis- and dis-information, my one goal as a journalist is to connect people to something that can verbalise how they're feeling. Music. However, in a time like this, I can't be just a journalist. So, I've worked as a social media manager, a public relations assistant, and have versed myself in a variety of skills to provide journalism companies with the one thing they're looking for in a time of crisis: a solution.
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Contributing WriterDiy MusicDublin, Ie -
Contributing WriterKerrang! Oct 2023 - Present- 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. -
Contributing WriterKerrang! May 2024 - Sep 2024- 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. -
Public Relations AssistantAmplify Agency Apr 2024 - Jul 2024Dublin, 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 -
Otwo EditorThe University Observer Jun 2023 - Jul 2024Dublin, 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). -
Music EditorThe University Observer Jul 2020 - Jun 2023Dublin, 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. -
Contributing WriterAlternative Press Mar 2023 - Apr 2024- 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 -
Freelance Writer And EditorUpwork Jan 2021 - Oct 2023- 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 -
Editor-In-Chief & Social Media ManagerGeneration Y Aug 2022 - Feb 2023Dublin, 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
Isabella Ambrosio Education Details
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Communication And Media Studies -
Second Honours (2.1) -
25 Points
Frequently Asked Questions about Isabella Ambrosio
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Isabella Ambrosio works for Diy Music
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Isabella Ambrosio's current role is Contributing Writer.
What schools did Isabella Ambrosio attend?
Isabella Ambrosio attended University College Dublin, University College Dublin, St Andrew's College, Dublin.
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