Eleanor Burleigh
Lewisham,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished journalist with a strong foundation in news reporting and writing and editorial decision-making. Demonstrates expertise in investigative research and current affairs, alongside a keen sense of social awareness. Proficient in story structure and style, proofreading, revision and interviewing techniques. Committed to delivering well-researched, imactful stories that inform and engage readers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
News Reporter
Daily Express
London
2024.11 - Current
- Published front-page newspaper features including on the economic challenges facing small abattoir owners and farmers struggling under taxation changes.
- Regularly exceeded target of 1.5 million pageviews.
- Maintained professionalism under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Thought on my feet and ensured balanced coverage by incorporating various perspectives on key issues.
- Adhered to journalistic ethics for reliable reporting standards.
- Pitched novel and original story ideas in editorial meetings, enhancing content quality.
News Reporter
Bucks Free Press
Buckinghamshire
2023.02 - 2024.10
- Conducted interviews with high-profile figures including twice putting questions to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- Achieved monthly pageviews of over 400,000, outperforming colleagues.
- Contributed to both digital and print output, turning around a variety of content under strict deadlines.
- Collaborated with editors to enhance story angles, refine drafts and produce appropriate imagery and footage.
- Adapted work schedule flexibly, including weekends, for breaking news coverage.
- Developed strong relationships with local figures and becoming their port of call for matters of regional importance.
Part-time Features Writer and Sub-Editor
Music Is To Blame
Remote
2021.06 - 2023.11
- Produced track, album and concert reviews within tight timeframes.
- Liaised with editors and colleagues to craft engaging pieces for online publication, coordinating images and layout for optimal presentation.
- Sub-edited colleagues' work and ensured all written reports adhered to editorial guidelines.
- Leveraged understanding of public opinion and media to create impactful stories and advise others on how to do the same.
- Garnered positive feedback from readers through thoughtful and well-researched opinion pieces.
- Ensured authenticity of content by fact-checking every piece written.
Barista
Coffee #1
Ringwood, Hampshire
2022.02 - 2023.02
- Established a welcoming and friendly atmosphere to encourage customer return visits.
- Trained new staff members on cafe operations to enhance teamwork and consistency.
- Totalled bills, processing cash, card and mobile phone payments efficiently.
- Worked quickly and competently under pressure, including busy commuter shifts and low staffing levels.
- Promptly addressed customer complaints to ensure satisfaction.
- Collaborated in novel and effective ways with team members during peak periods to improve workflow efficiency.
Editorial Intern
Parlia
Remote
2021.06 - 2021.12
- Researched and authored comprehensive opinion summaries on diverse topics, creating an extensive repository.
- Conducted rigorous fact-checking to ensure accuracy in published materials.
- Collaborated with editoral staff and fellow interns to streamline research and content development practices.
- Effectively prioritised tasks to meet all deadlines consistently.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining high attention to detail.
- Contributed to brainstorming sessions, generating creative ideas.
Education
Multimedia Journalism
NCTJ Level 5 Diploma
London 2022.10 - 2023.08
Master of Arts - Creative Writing (Poetry)
University of East Anglia
Norwich, England 2020.09 - 2021.06
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature with Creative Writing
University of Reading
Reading, England 2017.09 - 2020.06
A-Levels -
The Burgate School and Sixth Form Centre
Fordingbridge, Hampshire 2015.09 - 2017.06
Skills
- News reporting and writing
- Editorial decision-making
- Newsroom coordination
- Investigative research
- Current affairs expertise
- Story structure and style
- Proof-reading and revision
- Interviewing techniques
- Pressure handling
- Multimedia content creation
Timeline
News Reporter
Daily Express
2024.11 - Current
News Reporter
Bucks Free Press
2023.02 - 2024.10
Multimedia Journalism
NCTJ Level 5 Diploma
2022.10 - 2023.08
Barista
Coffee #1
2022.02 - 2023.02
Part-time Features Writer and Sub-Editor
Music Is To Blame
2021.06 - 2023.11
Editorial Intern
Parlia
2021.06 - 2021.12
Master of Arts - Creative Writing (Poetry)
University of East Anglia
2020.09 - 2021.06
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature with Creative Writing
University of Reading
2017.09 - 2020.06
A-Levels -
The Burgate School and Sixth Form Centre
2015.09 - 2017.06