‘A journalist without empathy is just a historian’

>A confident Journalist and detail-oriented professional with three years reporting experience. Currently a Broadcast Journalist for That’s TV.

>Graduate BA Journalist student at the University of Sheffield alongside studying an NCTJ accreditation. Lyra Mckee Bursary Recipient and Freelance Investigative and Data Journalist.

>Founder of Take the Wheel Magazine, TargetJobs LGBTQ+ Undergraduate of the Year Finalist and Student Publication Association Nominee for Outstanding Commitment.

>Scholarship student with Global Opportunities, liaising with Freie Universitat.

>An effective communicator, with experience of Journalism in the private and public sector. Heavily invested in matters involving human rights and an advocate for inclusive education, with an ethos for sustainable and tangible change.

accolades

  • Civil service intern

    Strategic Communications: Conducted interviews with high-level officials, conveying complex information with clarity.
    Processed Staff Information: Organised and balanced staff accounts within my department and organising schedules using Excel.

  • UNDERGRADUATE OF THE YEAR FINALIST

    TargetJobs LQBTQ+ Undergraduate of the Year Finalist: Nominated for commitment to serving the LGBTQIA+ Community whilst at University. TargetJobs is the largest sponsor

  • 1st class degree in journalism

    Journalism Studies Bachelor: First Class
    Sheffield University
    Modules Include: Court reporting
    Live News Production

    NCTJ Accreditation: Exp Gold Standard: Proficient in shorthand 60 wpm, media law, copyright

  • Centre for Investigative Journalism, Lyra Mckee Recipient

    Data Collation: Balanced over 50 data accounts in order to craft compelling stories

    Project Leadership: Led an investigation on sensitive topics, managing projects and complex information.

  • 'Which! Digital Journalism' prize for excellence in multimedia storytelling 2025

    'Which! Digital Journalism' prize for excellence in multimedia storytelling 2025

    Local Campaign Journalism: Led several campaign initiatives for the local community with information accessed through FOI’s.

  • BBC Politics North

    Multimedia Journalism: Helped the political editor craft social media content for the daytime program with accuracy.
    Regional Content Production: Developed
    original social media content, leading to 9,000 online interactions.

  • Student Press Association Finalist

    Nomination: Billy Dowling Reed for Outstanding Commitment to Non-Profit Journalism Nomination: Best Newcomer Publication
    Inspiring Student Worker award 2024 winner