Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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References
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Jonathan Davies

Summary

Experienced journalist and content creator specialising in news and sports journalism, producing content for various publications in print including local newspapers, sports magazines and websites. Also possess experience of assisting professional sports club's media departments writing match reports for club websites and social media channels.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Content Editor

Go Groopie Ltd
Newport
2023.07 - 2025.01

Content Editor for e-commerce website, responsible for deal content creation, having produced over 2,500 deals for products sold on website.

News Reporter

Tindle Newspapers
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
2019.12 - 2022.11

News reporter, working at Ross Gazette and Abergavenny Chronicle newspapers, covering a wide range of news stories and events in the local area.

Education

GCSEs, A Levels -

Caerleon Comprehensive School
Newport
2006.09 - 2013.06

BA Journalism -

University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham
2013.09 - 2016.06

Skills

  • Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
  • Highly organised
  • Fast learner
  • Works well in teams as well as individually
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Print Journalism
  • Online Journalism
  • Blogging experience
  • Competent with software and programs including ENPS, Adobe Premier Pro, Photoshop, InDesign and Canva
  • Competent at shooting and editing news packages, including experience using JVC Cameras and MoJo Kit
  • Social Media experience
  • Radio Journalism
  • Obtained exclusive interviews with professional sportsmen including Wales & Lions Rugby international Taulupe Faletau and England international Jonny May
  • Produced match reports for Gloucester, Cardiff and Dragons Rugby clubs
  • Excel proficiency

References

Emma Davies (GoGroopie Ltd., Content Manager)

emma.davies@gogroopie.com

07923 943052

Tim Rogers (Gloucester Rugby, Media Manager)  

timrogers@gloucesterrugby.co.uk

07568 161182

Gina Robertson (Tindle Newspapers, Regional Editor)

gina.robertson58@gmail.com

07824 512852

Timeline

Content Editor

Go Groopie Ltd
2023.07 - 2025.01

News Reporter

Tindle Newspapers
2019.12 - 2022.11

BA Journalism -

University of Gloucestershire
2013.09 - 2016.06

GCSEs, A Levels -

Caerleon Comprehensive School
2006.09 - 2013.06
Jonathan Davies