Study + Work

My first time on screen with ITV News

I recently got in front of the camera to produce a piece with ITV News West Country. I’ve previously done pieces that have gone on air,...

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May 19, 20245 min read

What is an ITV Production Journalist?

It has been a while...I'm now nearly a year into my ITV role and loving it. Back in March 2023 I was offered the role of a Production...

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Mar 10, 20245 min read

Learning my trade as a journalist in local news

Quick recap on my 'career timeline' so far to give you some context: July 2019 - Graduated from my English degree, then worked and...

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Jul 2, 20233 min read

Journalism exams explained: NQJs

*I'll start by reminding you quickly that I'm not an expert, this is just my experience with journalism exams.* NCTJ 'junior' and...

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Mar 19, 20234 min read

Journalism studies: Q&A (part 2)

In August 2020 I finished my journalism qualifications (trainee level) known as the NCTJ diploma, and now I’m working as a trainee...

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Jun 25, 20227 min read

To uni or not to uni

This time of year students are getting ready to head off to uni, and although it may seem AGES away - if you're wondering about whether...

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Sep 17, 20217 min read

My uni experience

Uni is a huge step if you choose to go. It’s a chance to move forward with your qualifications, perhaps move away from home, and most...

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Feb 6, 20215 min read

My route through UCAS to uni

The UCAS deadline is January 29th, and I’m sure if you’ve take the time to read this there’s a chance that you already know that because...

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Jan 9, 20216 min read

The transition from student life to working life

In an ideal world, you finish uni and start working. That’s what I always thought growing up. We had it drilled into us that uni equalled...

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Jan 2, 20215 min read

Life as a trainee journalist

I’m now working as a trainee reporter for the Eastbourne Herald. How I got here has been covered in various other pieces, so if that’s...

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Dec 19, 20206 min read

Interview with a senior journalist

Right now, I’m a trainee reporter. I’ve taken a certain set of exams to get to this level and after two years working as a trainee, I’ll...

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Nov 14, 20206 min read

The recruitment process

*Disclaimer: This isn’t specific to journalism* I’m freshly into my dream job as a trainee reporter, something I’ve worked towards since...

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Nov 7, 20207 min read

Journalism studies: Q&A

I’ll start by summarising. I recently finished my journalism trainee level qualifications known as the NCTJ diploma, and now I’m working...

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Oct 11, 20205 min read

Lockdown lessons: Motivation and routine

As I write this we’re in the weird transition stage of lockdown. Boris has shut pubs at 10pm, groups of more than six can’t meet up...

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Sep 27, 20205 min read

Work experience is key

I cannot stress enough how important work experience is. Whatever field you’re wanting to go into – science, the arts, business – having...

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Sep 7, 20205 min read

My guide to starting uni

So you’ve got your uni place, albeit in more-than-usual stressful circumstances this year, now what? I have now finished uni, and with...

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Aug 26, 20205 min read

Explored: The different graduate routes into journalism

From the age of 15-years-old, I knew I wanted to go into journalism – how I was going to get there was another matter. I decided I didn’t...

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Aug 8, 20206 min read

The importance of internships for employability

So this isn't actually an article written by me, but I was interviewed by Top Univerisites for it, so I thought I would share it! It...

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Aug 8, 20205 min read

Results days through the years

I’ve now finished what should be the final exams I’ll ever have to sit (finger crossed). Over the last seven years I’ve done GCSEs, A...

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Jul 30, 20204 min read

I am proof you can teach yourself shorthand - and pass the 100wpm exam

Shorthand…a lot of people are surprised when I tell them it is still a requirement to get into journalism. They all seem to think that...

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Jul 24, 20205 min read

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I'm a production journalist with ITV, currently based in Bristol.

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