Sourcing, researching and writing features for three-edition daily regional newspaper, The Leader - covering Flintshire, Wrexham and Chester. Also regularly reporting from Crown and Magistrates Court as well as restaurant and pub reviews, music and arts interviews and other hard news, human interest, features and comment.

As a freelance cricket journalist I write on cricket for The Guardian, The Cricketer, All Out Cricket and The Cricket Paper as well as regularly talking about the sport on Radio City Talk, BBC Radio Lancashire and BBC Radio Merseyside. I am also a member of the Cricket Writers' Club.

As a freelance football journalist I regularly provide match reports and features for a number of publications including The Football League Paper, FourFourTwo, The Times, The Independent, Daily Star and the Daily Mirror.

I currently write live gig reviews, album reviews and features for a number of publications and websites including The Guardian, The Skinny and Getintothis. My work has featured in The Word, Uncut, Q, Select and the Liverpool Echo and Daily Post. I also regularly host 'An Evening With...' events with Waterstones book shop.

Managing Skiddle.com’s busy editorial section focused on music festivals in the UK.Responsibilities include regularly interviewing festival promoters, artists and bands with excellent access to key figures in the music industryEditing and proofreading all editorial contentUploading and managing content and images using a CMSWorking closely with account managers and other colleagues to ensure that all events have full editorial coverageArranging press accreditation for… Show more Managing Skiddle.com’s busy editorial section focused on music festivals in the UK.Responsibilities include regularly interviewing festival promoters, artists and bands with excellent access to key figures in the music industryEditing and proofreading all editorial contentUploading and managing content and images using a CMSWorking closely with account managers and other colleagues to ensure that all events have full editorial coverageArranging press accreditation for festivals, and managing an editorial budget and a team of freelance contributorsBeing partially responsible for Skiddle’s social media presence across Facebook, Twitter and InstagramActively recruiting new contributorsSeeking out and spotting new opportunities for driving traffic to the site Show less

As Press and Content Executive, I worked for a successful digital marketing agency on a number of well known brands and clients from the sports, legal and manufacturing sectors.My responsibilities included:• Producing a wide range of creative content for clients including blogs, landing page content, news articles, infographics and videos• Developing relationships with bloggers and journalists for outreach opportunities• Creating 3-month campaigns and calendars in… Show more As Press and Content Executive, I worked for a successful digital marketing agency on a number of well known brands and clients from the sports, legal and manufacturing sectors.My responsibilities included:• Producing a wide range of creative content for clients including blogs, landing page content, news articles, infographics and videos• Developing relationships with bloggers and journalists for outreach opportunities• Creating 3-month campaigns and calendars in conjunction with clients’ content and social strategies • Working with the SEO, PPC and Design teams to execute client briefs sufficiently• Producing content and social media audits of current and potential clients Show less

My experience working as a news journalist in the newsroom at the Liverpool Echo and at the Southport Visitor newspaper have given me an invaluable insight into the news gathering process; with hands on experience of interviewing, writing, researching and an ability to work to strict deadlines. I have been able to write a variety of different news stories, interviews and features for publication. Clear, concise and often very sensitive communication skills are required at various times and I… Show more My experience working as a news journalist in the newsroom at the Liverpool Echo and at the Southport Visitor newspaper have given me an invaluable insight into the news gathering process; with hands on experience of interviewing, writing, researching and an ability to work to strict deadlines. I have been able to write a variety of different news stories, interviews and features for publication. Clear, concise and often very sensitive communication skills are required at various times and I value my 100 wpm shorthand skills and knowledge of media law. I have written everything from hard-hitting investigative news articles and interviews to live blogs, listicles, quizzes, food reviews, live music, comedy and theatre reviews. I have covered major events including General Elections, the Olympic Torch Relay and the Giants'​ visit to Liverpool. I have also led the Liverpool Echo's cricket coverage for five years. Show less

As a member of UEFA’s local team in Liverpool I have worked at a number of high profile Champions League games taking place at Anfield and White Hart Lane both in the group and knock out stages of the competitionDuties include assisting members of the media with accreditation, distribution of press packs, team sheets and match analysis both pre-match and post-match, transportation of media and UEFA officials to and from hotels, airport and ground and distribution of sponsors’ marketing… Show more As a member of UEFA’s local team in Liverpool I have worked at a number of high profile Champions League games taking place at Anfield and White Hart Lane both in the group and knock out stages of the competitionDuties include assisting members of the media with accreditation, distribution of press packs, team sheets and match analysis both pre-match and post-match, transportation of media and UEFA officials to and from hotels, airport and ground and distribution of sponsors’ marketing material Show less

Co-ordination of all press and PR activity for internationally renowned visitor attraction which receives approx. 250,000 visitors per yearWriting and distribution of all press releases to local, national and international mediaEditing of award winning website (www.beatlesstory.com)Development and delivery of PR activity across various new media technologies and social networksDeveloping and maintaining press contacts and databaseCo-ordination of all press visits, filming… Show more Co-ordination of all press and PR activity for internationally renowned visitor attraction which receives approx. 250,000 visitors per yearWriting and distribution of all press releases to local, national and international mediaEditing of award winning website (www.beatlesstory.com)Development and delivery of PR activity across various new media technologies and social networksDeveloping and maintaining press contacts and databaseCo-ordination of all press visits, filming, press conferences and various evening events including annual literary festivalDevising annual communications planRepresenting company at various conferences, seminars and events as well as regular appearances on TV and radio Show less

Management of all aspects of press, PR and marketing for large entertainments promotions company staging over 500 events per year, including concert tours, one-off shows and a music festival attracting over 100,000 concert goers (Liverpool Summer Pops)Writing and editing all print and publications including press releases, brochure copy, reportsDevising and implementing media relations strategy for large music festival involving both local and national press and including radio and TV… Show more Management of all aspects of press, PR and marketing for large entertainments promotions company staging over 500 events per year, including concert tours, one-off shows and a music festival attracting over 100,000 concert goers (Liverpool Summer Pops)Writing and editing all print and publications including press releases, brochure copy, reportsDevising and implementing media relations strategy for large music festival involving both local and national press and including radio and TV mediaEditing official company website (www.cmplive.com) and maintaining customer and media databases.Organising press conferences, media launches, photo calls and interviews with artists Show less

Management and co-ordination of one of Liverpool’s largest music and theatre venuesExtensive knowledge of event production and management including the hire of production staff and equipment, security and licensing issues and communication with artists and managementExperience of communication skills when dealing with public on a range of issues eg enquiries, disability issues, child safety, complaints etcAbility to successfully work within a tight budget and co-ordinate and support… Show more Management and co-ordination of one of Liverpool’s largest music and theatre venuesExtensive knowledge of event production and management including the hire of production staff and equipment, security and licensing issues and communication with artists and managementExperience of communication skills when dealing with public on a range of issues eg enquiries, disability issues, child safety, complaints etcAbility to successfully work within a tight budget and co-ordinate and support other sub-groups within the venue structure Show less