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Write previews, match reports and features on Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club

- Wrote and published short news stories, match reports and long-form research articles on sports, occasionally without any prior knowledge of them- Produced articles designed for both digital consumption and print- Monitored news and developments from local sports teams to identify potential story opportunities- Selected and edited pictures to be used as hero images and in-text images- Engaged with local individuals’ sporting opinions on social media to enhance connection between reader and publication

- Worked alongside a team of editors to consistently deliver high-quality news stories and features, often under significant time pressure- Researched, wrote, edited and published articles using WordPress- Trained and managed a team of 30 writers, regularly commissioning articles and offering constructive feedback on their work- Conducted a significant number of interviews with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds- Launched in-depth investigations, which have been picked up by national papers, including The Telegraph and The Daily Mail- Helped design social media posts and stories which more than doubled the number of page visitors and helped increase social media following by 2,900- Turned university-related press releases into content more engaging for a student audience