Alex Bysouth
Urmston,Manchester
Summary
Experienced senior journalist with BBC Sport and published author, previously shortlisted for a prestigious AIPS award for best colour feature – and twice longlisted for other pieces – with a track record of pitching and delivering original and engaging long-form features as well as commissioning staff and freelance writers, planning for major events and building and maintaining contacts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Journalist
BBC Sport
09.2022 - Current
Plan for and manage a team to deliver live football output across Premier League, Champions League and major tournaments
Pitch and deliver in-depth features, commissioning staff and freelancers to write others
Work closely with other BBC outlets to utilise and maximise output
Broadcast Journalist
BBC Sport
03.2016 - 09.2022
Pitch and deliver original stories across a range of sports
Report on site at major events such as the Ryder Cup, Open, UFC title fights and Women's Euros
Provide live text coverage on a variety of sports, including tennis, football, golf, rugby league and union, boxing, Olympics and Paralympics
Sports Reporter
Warrington Guardian
06.2013 - 03.2016
Cover Warrington Wolves, writing reports, features, analysis and quotes pieces
Build, develop and maintain contacts across local sports and teams
Design sport pages for several newspapers, sub and edit copy
Education
National Qualification in Journalism -
Newsquest - Warrington Guardian
Warrington 06.2013 - 09.2014
NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism -
News Associates
Manchester 09.2012 - 05.2013
BA Hons in Sport and Physical Education -
University of Bedfordshire
Bedford 09.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
- Pitching and delivering original and engaging long-form feature ideas
- Planning and commissioning content for short, medium and long term
- Working on major sporting events
- Building and maintaining relationships with clubs, players, officials and representatives
- Delivering to tight deadlines while remaining flexible and adaptable
- Managing teams, giving feedback and developing staff
- Personable, creative, decisive and resilient
Timeline
Senior Journalist
BBC Sport
09.2022 - Current
Broadcast Journalist
BBC Sport
03.2016 - 09.2022
Sports Reporter
Warrington Guardian
06.2013 - 03.2016
National Qualification in Journalism -
Newsquest - Warrington Guardian
06.2013 - 09.2014
NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism -
News Associates
09.2012 - 05.2013
BA Hons in Sport and Physical Education -
University of Bedfordshire
09.2006 - 06.2010