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
BerkhamstedSkills
- 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