Sophie Teall Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

- Work with world-leading scientists and conservationists to communicate their work through national and international media outlets, including working with journalists from The BBC, The Times, The New Scientist, CNN and The Observer- Tell science and conservation stories through a variety of different approaches, each tailored to the needs and aims of the specific story - including writing press releases, direct pitches to journalists and planning and managing press events - Create assets for social media and press packages, including photographing veterinary procedures, filming interviews with experts and editing videos for YouTube and Instagram reels- Write content for ZSL website and social media channels communicating scientific and conservation work, ensuring language is accessible for a non-scientific audience

Create a range of digital illustrations and animations for merchandise, videos and articles

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Create science news articles under tight deadlines for a monthly student-run newspaper with a readership of 2500 students. Topics covered include immunology, neuroscience and conservation.

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Participate in the creation of various pieces for both the University and external companies, including scientific and informational videos.

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Worked on a variety of projects for award-winning student-run TV station including filming coverage of sports events, student elections and promotional materials. Role include video editing and camera operator

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

- Contribute news articles and features for student-run magazine aimed at both general readers and specialists. Covered pieced on climate change, human evolution, artificial intelligence and zoology.- Helped grow and refine written communication skills- Improve time management skills through having to research and write articles in keeping to tight deadlines- Used Adobe Photoshop to create article illustrations

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

- Contribute news articles and reviews to student-run science journal on a range of topics, including conservation, physiology and zoology.- Gained experience in the writing and editing process through work with a team of editors

- Responsible for running section consisting of 50+ trek leaders- Support and oversaw work of Publicity and Fundraising team, including creating custom mug and calender designs for merchandise- Oversaw the welfare of 11 ponies through working closely with Herd Improvement team - Developed resilience, time-management and problem-solving skills managing the section through COVID-19 related restrictions, lockdown and final year of undergraduate degree

- Formed part of team running 200+ public treks each academic year- Responsible for maintaining welfare of herd of Exmoor ponies- Developed flexible approach in order to adapt to unpredictable nature of work with animals and different riding abilities of trekkers

- Organised a range of social events throughout the year for society consisting of 50+ members- Co-ordinated merchandise orders and distribution throughout the year - Organised sponsorship for society with local venue

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

- Provided academic support and tutoring in Science, English and Maths at KS2 level - Created lesson plans for twice weekly tutoring sessions while balancing own academic commitments as an A-level student - Remained flexible to the needs of the tutee to ensure optimum understanding of subject matter

- Worked closely with other technicians and members of the teaching staff in order to prepare materials for lessons for 200+ students- Developed time management and planning skills

Master Of Science - Msc, Science Comunicarion, Distinction - Awarded Prize For Best Performance

Activities and Societies: Forge Press - Science and Tech Writer Forge TV Fell Running and Orienteering Equestrian ClubAs a Science.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Biological Sciences (Zoology), 1St Class Honours

Activities and Societies: EuSci Magazine - Content Creator The Edinburgh Scientist - Content Creator Edinburgh University Exmoor Pony.

Erasmus+ Study Abroad Exchange Year

Completed masters-level courses in ecology, animal evolution and the Baltic Sea as a natural resource

Education record

A-Levels in Biology, Art and Chemistry with AS Level in Psychology