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David Wilkes

Berkhamsted,United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished journalist with expertise in journalistic writing styles and storytelling, adept at collaborating with editors to produce compelling news content. Demonstrates strong multitasking capability and proficiency in interviewing, consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. Skilled in researching and adapting to dynamic environments.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior journalist

Daily Mail
London
04.2000 - 03.2025
  • Pitched innovative story ideas regularly, contributed to editorial planning.
  • Worked under pressure during crisis situations, ensured accurate coverage.
  • Conducted interviews, gleaned insightful information.
  • Researched in-depth articles for enhanced reader engagement.
  • Travelled extensively for on-the-ground reporting of major events,.
  • Adhered to strict deadlines to ensure consistent publication schedule.
  • Crafted compelling narratives from raw data, stimulated reader interest.
  • Wrote feature articles, enriched the newspaper's variety of content.
  • Researched topics thoroughly for comprehensive, informed reporting.
  • Sought out primary sources and conducted original interviews.

Reporter

Western Daily Press
Bristol
08.1997 - 04.2000

Reporter

South Wales Argus
Newport, Gwent
08.1993 - 07.1996

Education

Postgraduate diploma in journalism -

University of Cardiff
Cardiff
09.1992 - 07.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Classics

University of Cambridge
09.1987 - 07.1990

A-Levels - Ancient History, English Literature, Latin

Berkhamsted School
Berkhamsted

Skills

  • Journalistic writing styles
  • Collaborating with editors
  • Adapting to deadlines
  • Storytelling expertise
  • News writing
  • Multitasking capability
  • Interviewing proficiency
  • Researching

Timeline

Senior journalist

Daily Mail
04.2000 - 03.2025

Reporter

Western Daily Press
08.1997 - 04.2000

Reporter

South Wales Argus
08.1993 - 07.1996

Postgraduate diploma in journalism -

University of Cardiff
09.1992 - 07.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Classics

University of Cambridge
09.1987 - 07.1990

A-Levels - Ancient History, English Literature, Latin

Berkhamsted School
David Wilkes