Calum Clark
Glasgow
Summary
Experience in writing high-quality content for a digital audience. Proficient in interviewing, filming, editing, and publishing material using content management software.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Development Officer
Health and Social Care ALLIANCE Scotland
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2023.07 - Current
- Lead the 'Connected Communities' case study series, engaging with third sector organisations across Scotland, interviewing contributors and producing written content
- Write, present and edit the 'Lead Courageously' video/podcast series
- Written several opinion pieces relating to health and social care policy in Scotland
- Proficient in scriptwriting for informational videos and case study films
- Proficient in the use of filming equipment, having conducted filming on several case study films including with government ministers
- Facilitated numerous meetings and events
- Attended multiple conferences and events across Scotland, engaging with local communities and reflecting their views within ALLIANCE outputs
- Proficient in use of content management software such as WordPress and Adobe Premiere Pro, as well as promoting and marketing content on social media
Media Assistant
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club
2021.07 - 2022.05
- Ran and coordinated part of the clubs social media (specifically Instagram) during Scottish Championship matches
- Live match reporting and updates via Instagram Stories and posts
- Maintained brand identity by strictly adhering to corporate branding guidelines and requirements
- Followed competitor campaigns and communicated ideas and opportunities to capitalise on them
- Generated creative ideas to support communication strategy
Research/Media Assistant
FC Sonas
2023.04 - 2023.08
- Researching, writing reports, analysing the impact of Gaelic culture on modern football, with the goal being to market the information as part of the project’s core story
- Followed competitor campaigns and communicated ideas and opportunities to capitalise on them
- Generated creative ideas for stories and case studies to support communication strategy
Customer Assistant
Tesco
2022.08 - 2023.07
- Provided fast checkout service with high levels of customer care and transaction speed
- Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking
- Offered advice on product selection for enhanced levels of support and service
- Maintained sales floor stock levels through consistent monitoring and regular replenishments
- Offered prompt solutions to maintain customer satisfaction
Education
Master of Arts - Politics and International Relations
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 09/2018 - 05/2022
Diploma of Higher Education - NCTJ Journalism
Glasgow Clyde College
Glasgow, Glasgow City 01/2023 - 06/2023
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English, History, Modern Studies, Business Management
Forres Academy
Forres, Moray 08/2012 - 10/2017
Skills
- Content writing
- Social media marketing
- Content development
- Interviewing
- Wordpress
- Editing
- Communication skills
- Research
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) guidelines
Custom
3/1, 525 Alexandra Parade
Timeline
Development Officer
Health and Social Care ALLIANCE Scotland
2023.07 - Current
Research/Media Assistant
FC Sonas
2023.04 - 2023.08
Customer Assistant
Tesco
2022.08 - 2023.07
Media Assistant
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club
2021.07 - 2022.05
Master of Arts - Politics and International Relations
University of Aberdeen
09/2018 - 05/2022
Diploma of Higher Education - NCTJ Journalism
Glasgow Clyde College
01/2023 - 06/2023
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English, History, Modern Studies, Business Management
Forres Academy
08/2012 - 10/2017