PROFILE
I am a qualified and experienced journalist, having worked for newspapers, business titles, trade press and online news. I have prior experience of in-house software analysis and development.
KEY SKILLS
News and feature writing; copywriting; sub-editing; layout; online editing and project management.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Freelance Journalist - April 2008 - present
I currently contribute news and features to a number of business publications including The Review, Reactions, The Journal, Reinsurance, Global Reinsurance and Financial Solutions.
In addition I have edited a number of business yearbooks covering subjects ranging from construction to export guides. Online I contribute to blogs on subjects including personal finance and the business media.
I also cover sports and travel articles for a mixture of national and regional newspapers and websites.
Insider Publishing - February 2005 - March 2008
Senior Reporter, working across four print and online publications focusing on the international insurance and reinsurance markets. Responsible for sourcing and breaking news articles using industry contacts, newswires, court reporting, press conferences and press releases.
Involved in the full lifecycle of news articles. Including sourcing, writing, proofing and basic layout for websites, breaking news alerts (via email), weekly online updates and monthly printed newspaper publication.
Conducting interviews with senior executives and writing detailed analytical features for a quarterly colour magazine.
Update and layout website for the magazine using Dreamweaver and HTML. Editing supplements on specific industry themes for distribution to targeted audience, including interviews, analytical features and chairing roundtables with senior executives.
Britannic Assurance - 2002-2004
IT Systems Analyst/Developer - Responsible for analysing business needs by liaising with end users. Designing and developing Databases and Management Information Systems for use in life, investments and pensions company.
Littlewoods Stores - 1995-2001 IT Systems Analyst/Developer
Responsible for analysing business needs by liaising with end users. Designing and developing Databases and Management Information Systems for use in retail business.
AWARDS
BIBA Awards 2008, Scoop of the Year, Highly Commended
BIBA Awards 2008, Trade News, Highly Commended