About me

I am a flexible and adaptable Freelance Journalist, Blogger and Writer.

Equally comfortable reporting from the field, running a news desk, reading radio bulletins or writing online and print features, my skills are diverse and wide-ranging.

My experience includes working as a Journalist and Co-Presenter for Heart, the UK's largest commercial radio brand, as well as writing regular parenting and lifestyle features for various leading websites.

My skills as a Journalist and Writer means I'm also adept at creating engaging press releases. Having been on the other side of the fence, I know what works. I am skilled at reaching the heart of the matter in the top line, to ensure your release isn't immediately deleted in a busy newsroom.

My rates are competitive and are available on request.

Skills

I am a flexible and adaptable writer, equally skilled in producing commissioned features, blog posts, copywriting projects, press releases or online news articles., I work to short deadlines and thrive under pressure., I am skilled in the use of social media to promote and engage with consumers and audience, successfully running busy Twitter and Facebook accounts for my parenting blog and for Heart Thames Valley., I am a fully trained Broadcast Journalist with more than five years working in radio. I can produce snappy, lively copy and have an engaging on-air voice., I am proficient in the use of WordPress and Gusto software., I am fully trained and competent with the use of the following Broadcasting software:, Scoop, Powerlog, Avid, Burli, RadioMan, Brian, Dalet, NewsMatrix, BING, Power Point, Photoshop, Word, Exel, mini DV industry standard camera operation, solid state audio recorders and Flash Mics.

Sector Experience

I am a regular contributor of feature articles for the following family oriented websites:, Real Parenting (www.realparenting.co.uk), Born Free UK (www.bornfreemumanddad.co.uk), Local Tots (www.localtots.com), I write a parenting blog which has been nominated in several categories of the MAD Blog Awards. I regularly work with PR companies to promote products and events that are relevant to my readership:, http://mothersalwaysright.wordpress.com, I have more than five years experience working in radio:, Breakfast Newsreader, Heart Thames Valley, Broadcast & Online Journalist, Heart Thames Valley, Broadcast Journalist, KCFM, Freelance Broadcast Journalist, GCAP, UKRD

Awards

PG Diploma: Broadcast Journalism, Distinction, University College, Falmouth, BA (Hons): English Literature, 2:1, Cardiff University, A'Levels: English Literature, A; Psychology, A; Media Studies, A, Filton College, Bristol

Clients

Born Free Mum and Dad UK, GCAP, Global Radio Services, Local Tots, Real Parenting, UKRD

Trade Associations

Freelance Broadcast Journalist for Global Radio Services, BBC, UKRD., Freelance Writer for Real Parenting, Born Free UK and Local Tots.