Rebecca Jordan
Personal Details:
Available on request
Telephone: 07877665306 (m) 07877665306 (h)
E-mail address: BeckieJordan@hotmail.com
Availability: I am available at anytime via e-mail or mobile phone.
Memberships: I am a student member of the National Union of Journalists until October 2008
Education:
2006-present University of Glamorgan,Cardiff , South Wales
· MRes Masters by Research Gender and Popular Music
2003- 2006 University of Wales Institute Cardiff, South Wales
· BA (Hons) Broadcast Media & Popular Culture (2006)
· Graduated 2:1
2000 - 2002 Saltash College, Saltash, Cornwall
· BTEC National Diploma Health Studies (2002)
· Merit with Distinctions
1995 - 2000 Coombe Dean School, Plymouth, Devon
· 9 GCSE’s grades A-C (2000)
Relevant Work Experience:
2008-present Freelance Writer Red Shoes Productions Ltd, Cardiff
Working with world record holding athlete Colin Jackson, researching and writing informative and catchy articles for a website tie-in to his new health foods range launched in February.
2007-Present News Editor www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk, Cardiff
Duties include updating the website daily with relevant music, film and pop culture news as well as singles and album reviews. I'm also responsible for a small team of reviewers and making sure all copy is received on time and correctly formatted for publication
2007- present Freelance Writer www.thenative.com, Leeds
The position is involved tendering of writing opportunities for various publications, my last being a substantial editorial for Fresh Direction, a student magazine.
2006-present Freelance Reviewer South Wales Echo, Cardiff
Duties include attending live music and arts events and reviewing them according to demand from the newspaper
2006- Present Freelance Journalist/Music Editor Verge Magazine, London
Duties include editing the music sections, ensuring all copy is correct and submitted on time, also writing full length feature articles on various aspects of music and contemporary British Feminism
2005-Present Freelance reviewer The Big Issue Cymru, Cardiff
Duties include writing CD reviews, Book reviews, Arts reviews and previews and also undertaking interviews with bands for the music and arts section.
2003-2006 Journalist Retro, UWIC Student Newspaper, Cardiff
Duties included writing full length feature articles and short news pieces as well as compiling the coffee break section and some sub-editing of entire newspaper
Sept 2005-Dec 2005 Journalist and Editor And…Cardiff School of Art and Design newspaper
Duties included compiling sections for the newspaper, chasing copy, liaising with other courses in the school for content ideas, design and artistic input on final outcome as well as writing various pieces for inclusion in first issue.
March 2004-April 2004 Journalist Buzz Magazine, Cardiff
Duties included ringing various media companies and individuals, arranging interviews, writing copy on various subjects from travel to food and drink, general office duties, CD and book reviews, and writing press releases
Personal skills:
Communication skills
My chosen course of study has allowed me, through group and individual seminar presentations, to develop excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
Computer skills
I have always possessed sound computer knowledge, but during my course I have been able to update and expand on my skills by using film and broadcast industry standard computer packages. I am looking to expand my knowledge of software packages further to incorporate widely used print media industry program's. I have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Quark Express and all Internet tools
Hobbies and interests:
My main hobbies include music and music history, news and current affairs, aspects of popular culture, reading, photography and painting. I also enjoy sports which include tennis and badminton.
References
Available on request