Callum McAvoy
Chichester,West Sussex
Summary
Hardworking Journalist able to write quickly and according to brief. Capable of working in office environment or remotely using cloud-based platforms. Proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Able to work independently or as part of a team to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Sports reporter
Metro.co.uk
2022.03 - 2026.03
- Covered stories on a wide range of sport with a focus on Formula 1 and Football
- Produced breaking news, match reports, live text updates, in-depth interviews, feature pieces and analysis articles, with work also published in the Metro newspaper
- Conducted interviews with high profile sports stars including Jenson Button, Guenther Steiner, Rubens Barrichello, Eddie Jordan, Glenn Hoddle and David James
- Self-edited articles to optimise for SEO, increasing online readership and reach, with a number of articles receiving over 100k page views
Freelance Writer
Reach PLC
2021.08 - 2022.03
- Contributed articles for multiple publications, including football.london and the Manchester Evening News
- Covered football stories surrounding Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs, Man Utd, Man City, Wolves, Nottingham Forest and more
- Worked on breaking news articles, feature pieces and live text updates
- Organised content, prioritised key themes, and authored articles adhering to editorial style and format standards
Freelance Writer and Podcaster
Vavel.com
2019.07 - 2022.07
- Developed and pursued stories independently and for assignment, covering Formula 1 and Crystal Palace F.C.
- Identified and developed engaging stories and ideas for the Lights Out podcast episodes in collaboration with the team
- Hosted my own Fantasy Football podcast, Parking the Bus, engaging listeners with expert insights
- Researched, planned, and edited podcast episodes to enhance content quality and audience engagement
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Kent
Gillingham 2001.04 -
Skills
PROFESSIONAL
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Photoshop/InDesign/Audition
- Audio/Video Production
- News and feature writing
- Shorthand
- NCTJ Media Law
- NCTJ Sports Journalism
PERSONAL
- Determined/Motivated
- Reliable and Professional
- Organised
- Time Management
- Team Player
- Fast Learner
- Sports knowledge
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sports reporter
Metro.co.uk
2022.03 - 2026.03
Freelance Writer
Reach PLC
2021.08 - 2022.03
Freelance Writer and Podcaster
Vavel.com
2019.07 - 2022.07
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Kent
2001.04 -