PERSONAL PROFILE:

 

A dynamic Multimedia Journalism graduate. Extensive work experience within the multimedia journalism industry including: Global Radio, ITV West Country and Reach. Throughout my university years, I supported myself by working as a customer delivery driver for Tesco. This has significantly broadened my ability to communicate with all walks of life and to act as a team player. I have taken every opportunity to use my journalism skills, three examples are: acting as an Election Stringer for the BBC in the 2024 elections, sitting on a BBC panel set up to celebrate 100 years of the BBC and to educate school children on future career pathways.

 

In 2022 I was a National winner of the BBC Young Reporter competition. This led to me being interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live by Naga Munchetty and allowed my story to be released nationwide on all BBC radio networks. Along with this I was able to write up my story my story to get posted on the BBC News website. I had full control over the content, working alongside a qualified journalist.

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Work Experience:​

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ITV News West Country

Work Experience | February 2022 - (1week)​

▪    I successfully secured a one-week work experience placement with ITV News West Country. This was a fantastic opportunity to learn about all aspects of news and journalism. I was particularly proud of the feedback I received from the Production Coordinator, who said: “It was great to see Bethany so engaged across all the roles she shadowed. She was confident to speak up and contribute to our morning meetings, presenting ideas and suggestions towards our local news stories. Overall, we were really pleased with Bethany’s week with us and the enthusiasm she showed for broadcast journalism.”

 

Doghouse Post Production

Work Experience | March 2022 - (1week)​

▪    I welcomed the opportunity to learn more about the media industry by securing another placement at Doghouse. This included shadowing numerous roles within the company to learn more about the post-production industry. This has significantly enhanced my understanding of what it’s like to work in a post-production company. I received very positive feedback from the company, including the following: “Bethany has done brilliantly at Doghouse. She has been polite, friendly, and professional to all clients and staff. When observing staff, she has been engaged and inquisitive about their job and task.”

 

Global’s Heart Radio

Work Experience | March 2022 - (1week) | July 2024 – (1 week)​

▪    I secured a placement with Global’s Heart Southwest Radio to learn the radio side of broadcast journalism. This included turning press releases into scripts and editing raw interview audio into clips for use in local news bulletins. I received very positive feedback from the company, including the following: “…worked hard to produce a large amount of content that went “to air”. Bethany was punctual, polite, and friendly and would always ask for help when required… she did well to grasp the style of writing and presentation that we aim for on Heart.”​

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Reach Plc Bristol Live

Work Experience | March 2025 - (2 weeks) | April- 2025 – (1 week)

▪    I had the opportunity to work with Bristol Live whilst completing my degree. This role included pitching story ideas and the production of unique local stories which were published online. I received very positive feedback from the South West Senior Editor who praised my professional and resourcefulness, and commented that I got stuck in to whatever I was asked to do.

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Education:

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South Gloucestershire and Stroud College | September 2020- July 2022

Year 1- Distinction | Year 2- Distinction

• Studied for a UAL Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology – L3 Film and TV Production. This vocational course focused on developing a wide range of media skills, as well as the knowledge and understanding of the UK film and TV industry. I have learnt many skills including the craft of filmmaking, with a large focus on improving my skills in camerawork, editing, sound recording, animation, post-production, and lighting. I was expected to generate my own project ideas and was encouraged to work towards my individual career goals. Across the 2 years of my course, I was proud to achieve a distinction for my course work.

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Bournemouth University | September 2022- June 2025

• Graduated with a BA (Hons) in Multimedia Journalism. 

 

      The course was accredited by three industry recognized bodies: The National Council for Training of               Journalists (NCTJ), the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BCTJ) and the Professional Publisher’s               Association (PPA).

 

      As a part of my course, I was also required to write and post my stories on the journalism department             news website (Buzz News).

 

       I am currently completing my NCTJ diploma with one module to go till completion.

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Main Achievements​:

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▪    BBC Young Reporters Competition 2022 national winner.

▪    Published local news stories for numerous multimedia outlets.

▪    Graduate Skills+ Award, Bournemouth University | May 2024.

▪    Most hard-working work experience award from school | July 2019.

▪    A* on Media Studies coursework and distinction at college.

▪    Various swimming awards, including 2000 meters.

▪    Awarded The British Gymnastics level 5 proficiency award.

▪    Invited to audition for “The Mall at Cribbs Causeway Fashion Show.”

▪    Ambassador for Student Beans student discount.

▪    Certificate in Child Protection in Education from Tes Institute.

▪    Received training from the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

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Skills​:

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▪    Proficient in the Adobe software    

▪    Organisational skills.                                  

▪    Experienced in using Microsoft Office                            

▪    Critical thinking of the world around me.                      

▪    Customer service, public speaking.                                

▪    Understanding of media ethics and law.

▪    Creative story development to engage an audience. 

▪    Developing unique stories on items of public interest. 

▪    Understanding of shorthand notetaking.                                                     

▪    Good communication and audience understanding.

▪    Strong interviewing and reporting skills including, editing and story development.              

▪    Production skills, including pre- production and post- production trained to diploma level. 

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Interests:

​Social media trends, Travelling, Festivals, photography, gym, history/culture, hiking.