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Alicia Leech

Alicia Leech

London,United Kingdom

Summary

I am a creative and driven Social Media and Video Coordinator at The Sunday Times Style Magazine, seeking to further my career in the digital journalism sphere. With over three years experience in content production for a leading media publication and a distinction in MA Television Journalism from City, University of London, I am dedicated to improving my skills and contribute the growing online presence of a lifestyle publication.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Video and Social Media Coordinator, Style Magazine

The Sunday Times Style
London
01.2024 - Current

Video and Social Media Coordinator for The Sunday Times' leading magazine, Style, editing glossy and trends-based lifestyle videos and exclusive interviews for upload to Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, as well as pitching editorial written content. Using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop, I have developed excellent editorial and video-editing skills to ensure I am producing entertaining and viral content.

Social Video Producer

The Times and The Sunday Times
London
10.2022 - 01.2026
  • Social Video Producer for The Times' fast-paced Social Media and Video team, editing engaging, pacy and creative videos for upload to social media sites such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Using Adobe Premiere Pro, I have developed excellent video-editing skills to ensure I am producing entertaining and accurate content.

Video Producer

News U.K.
London
05.2022 - 01.2026
  • Video Producer on The Sun's fast-paced Breaking News Desk, editing rushes and videos for upload to digital articles and social media sites such as YouTube. Using a range of systems such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop and WordPress to ensure I am producing engaging, factual and entertaining content.

Editorial Assistant and Producer

Disgraceful Magazine
01.2021 - 01.2026
  • Digital sub-editor and contributor for Disgraceful Magazine, pitching, producing, and commissioning articles on feminist topics, politics, film reviews and interviews with female-led businesses. Conduct research and fact-checks to ensure journalistic integrity as Editorial Assistant.

Education

Masters Degree - Television Journalism

City, University of London
09.2021 - 07.2022

BA Undergraduate Degree - American Studies and English

University of Nottingham
09.2017 - 07.2020

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro 2024
  • Adobe Photoshop 2024
  • Self shooting with both iPhone 17 and Panasonic X1000E/Ag-AC90A AVCCAM
  • WordPress
  • Social networking expertise
  • Paid social ads expertise
  • Analytical interpretation
  • Knowledge of instagram algorithm
  • Brand understanding
  • Multi-channel social media expertise
  • Visual design strategy
  • Media Law Qualification - Grade: Merit
  • Copywriting and OFcom Exam - Grade: Distinction

Timeline

Video and Social Media Coordinator, Style Magazine

The Sunday Times Style
01.2024 - Current

Social Video Producer

The Times and The Sunday Times
10.2022 - 01.2026

Video Producer

News U.K.
05.2022 - 01.2026

Masters Degree - Television Journalism

City, University of London
09.2021 - 07.2022

Editorial Assistant and Producer

Disgraceful Magazine
01.2021 - 01.2026

BA Undergraduate Degree - American Studies and English

University of Nottingham
09.2017 - 07.2020
Alicia Leech