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London, England, United Kingdom

During this tenure, I led and motivated cross-functional team of reporters at highly regarded British newspaper brand to excel in breaking news, story development, and securing exclusive scoops ahead of competitors. It is worth mentioning that, I ensured diverse and high-quality range of content by overseeing commissioning of news agencies and freelancers. Moreover, I refined content quality and impact by crafting compelling headlines and conducting copy editing.Below are my notable accomplishments:• Served as news editor responsible for coverage of Queen's funeral and passing of Prince Philip.• Generated viral stories that consistently garnered over one-million-page impressions each month.• Achieved significant cost savings by negotiating freelancer fees and implementing efficient ordering system.• Earned recognition from editor and featured in company newsletter for spearheading the successful End of the Line campaign.• Received prestigious "News Website of the Year" award at Society of Editors' Press Awards in 2019 in recognition of exceptional achievements.• Ensured content adhered to legal and Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) compliance standards, maintaining integrity and ethics of journalistic practices.• Customised stories for multiple traffic sources, such as Google, Facebook, and the homepage by collaborating with SEO and social media teams.

London, England, United Kingdom

Here, I engaged in daily homepage editing and selected prominent stories for strategic feature placement, securing impactful presentation of content. I directed/coordinated news coverage during late hours in role of overnight news editor. I produced news content specifically for digital platforms and online audiences while serving as online reporterThe following were my renowned contributions:• Ensured efficient and high-quality news coverage by supervising multidisciplinary team of reporters.• Led league table of reporters driving the highest website traffic.• Boosted the Facebook likes for publication's page through innovative live video streaming techniques.• Assumed responsibility for managing website during EU Referendum and Donald Trump's election periods, ensuring timely and accurate coverage.• Authored comprehensive how-to guides for utilising the Content Management System and crafting stories, subsequently adopted by company and integrated into training for all new hires.

Southend-On-Sea, England, United Kingdom

While working here, I contributed to news coverage and editorial leadership while serving as deputy chief reporter. I reported on political events and delivered insightful news analysis while occupying role of political reporter. I assumed role of senior reporter, facilitating news coverage and providing comprehensive reporting.My key successes during this role were:• Streamlined news coverage and delivery by leading and supervising top-notch team of reporters.• Oversaw editorial operations and managed content while fulfilling role of a news editor during weekly shifts.• Ensured a continuous supply of features by initiating weekly meetings and developing a forward plan.• Enhanced engagement on publication's Facebook page by posting social media content during weekends.• Produced a higher number of front-page stories than any other reporter, leveraging regular exclusives obtained through Freedom of Information requests and an extensive network of contacts.I also have some additional experience as• Online Reporter at The Independent• Senior reporter at Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph

Nctj Preliminary Certificate In Newspaper Journalism, Journalism, Shorthand 100 Wpm, Portfolio (A), Media Law (A), Public Administration (A)

Activities and Societies: Students’ Student Award

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Philosophy, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Won university photojournalism competition

National Certificate Examination - Awarded Merit For Portfolio