A chief reporter with eleven years’ experience for an international multi-media group with a weekly readership of 13 million.A highly experienced multi-media communications professional.Leading member of a news team which has been named free newspaper of the year at the O2 Media Awards for two years running.Highly adaptable writing style able to produce wide ranging copy across varied subjects and formats to tight deadlines.Possessing a trusted network of contacts with a proven track record of producing exclusive, creative copy and breaking news.A wealth of experience in driving a web first policy addressing the need of an online audience. Management experience in a busy newsroom, deputising for the editor, I help dictate the news agenda and allocate work to journalists.Standing in for the editor I have edited the paper along with ensuring web deadlines are met and social media channels consistently updated.With a strong focus on writing, editing copy, adaptability and developing audience via social media.An active user of social media, Twitter, Facebook, Soundcloud, Flickr, Tumblr, blogging and SEO, increasing web users and page impressions.I have also volunteered my time, knowledge and experience to help organisations including a newly formed charity that helps men who have been made redundant and an organisation that helps victims of sexual abuse.

A senior journalist with ten years experience for an international multi-media group with a weekly readership of 13 million.Possessing a trusted network of contacts with a proven track record of producing exclusive, creative copy and breaking news.A wealth of experience in local affairs and the ability to work to tight deadlines along with management experience in the news room. With a strong focus on media law, editing copy and proofreading.An active user of social media, Twitter, Facebook, Soundcloud, Flickr, Tumblr, blogging and SEO, increasing web users and page impressions.

Senior journalist. St Helens Star