Jim Jack Email & Phone Number

Leeds

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

For the past 18 of my 20 years with Newsquest I consistently identified exciting story and feature ideas which I turned into compelling articles for the Wharfedale & Aireborough Observer/Ilkley Gazette and their parent newspaper, the Telegraph & Argus. By building an extensive network of good professional and community contacts I was able to really dig.

Harrogate, England, United Kingdom

This is where I really cut my teeth in journalism. I gained a place with the Harrogate Advertiser through sheer force of will by offering to work for them initially for free to show what I could do, such was my confidence in my writing abilities. After a few weeks my news editor was sufficiently impressed to offer to take me on with a salary and to receive.

London, England, United Kingdom

I was involved in successfully writing and testing software for a number of the firm's high profile corporate clients, primarily in London.The role involved using my IT skills, gained through a Postgraduate Diploma at the University of Stirling, along with my talent for analysis and problem solving to deliver the required IT solutions for each business.

Agrínio, Western Greece, Greece

I used my English skills to teach Greek children, aged from 4 to 17, the language at a private school. I was also responsible for creating lesson plans, leading lessons and setting, marking and commenting on homework.

Postgraduate Diploma, It

Master Of Arts - Ma, English Literature And Philosophy, Joint Honours, 2:1